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Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services
Mission: The Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center provides free legal representation for victims of violent crime in criminal cases aiding with the enforcement of both Colorado and Federal Crime Victim's Rights Acts.
Results: In 2011 RMvlc completed 191 intakes for crime victims. As a result RMvlc provided direct representation for 27 victims of violent crime, 59 victim service providers with legal-technical assistance in Colorado. RMvlc has become a progressive, cutting edge legal clinic made up of two attorneys, a victim advocate, an outreach coordinator, law student interns, probono attorneys, and several volunteers.
Target demographics: Serve all population groups and especially welcomes clients from traditionally under-served populations.
Geographic areas served: Colorado
Programs: Provides free legal representation for victims of violent crime including sexual abuse, homicide, domestic violence, stalking, child abuse, and assault.