Boulder County DA Issues Domestic Violence Advisory

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty released an advisory and resources for domestic violence victims Monday. Some people are at greater risk of domestic violence amid the stay-at-home order in Colorado, Dougherty said.

“At this time of isolation and elevated stress, victims of domestic violence and abuse are particularly at risk because they may be trapped at home with their abusers," he said in a statement. "We strongly encourage victims of abuse to reach out to us for help."

"For community members, it is important to check in with loved ones and friends," Dougherty said. "Our office is providing resource information for community members to share and use when necessary.”

The Community Protection Division of the district attorney's office created a flyer to let people know about resources available online.

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Domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse may worsen during the stay-at-home order, the division said.

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