This week, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to address a critical issue: Proposition KK and the rising incidence of domestic violence in the state of Colorado, with many cases tragically ending in fatalities. Joining us are Majority Leader Monica Duran and Elizabeth Newman from the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA). Representative Duran shares her personal journey through a life-defining experience with domestic violence, while Elizabeth provides insights into her role at CCASA, the work they do, and their mission. We also examine the impact of domestic violence on children and delve into the data behind this alarming trend. Representative Duran breaks down what Proposition KK is and what she hopes people will understand about it. Tune in to learn more, and visit yesonpropkk.com for further information. Thank you for listening.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Representative Duran talks about her role as Majority Leader in the House.
• She details her why and her willingness to fulfill the role she’s in.
• What drives her passion for mental health and victim advocacy. 
• How she navigated her way through a life-defining experience to find herself as a Colorada Legislator.
• We delve into a discussion around domestic violence data.
• Elizabeth shares about who she is, the organization she works for, and what they do.
• The lack of funding and support from the state for these organizations, many of whom are already operating at a deficit. 
• What domestic violence looks like and the implications of domestic violence on children.
• Representative Duran stresses the state goal of creating a prevention program and the importance thereof. 
• We discuss Proposition KK; what it is, what it seeks to do, and why Coloradans need to show up at the ballot in support of it.
• What Representative Duran wants people to understand about Proposition KK.
• Elizabeth and Representative Duran leave closing comments to listeners regarding Proposition KK and showing up on election day in November. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Monica Duran

Call Monica Duran at +1 303-866-5522

Contact Monic Duran

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Monica Duran on Instagram

Elizabeth Newman on LinkedIn

Elizabeth Newman CCASA

Elizabeth Newman Email

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Office for Victims Programs Colorado (OVP)

Proposition KK: Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax

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Heidi Baskfield