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Events

Teen Dating Violence: Facing the Epidemic- Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 6:30 pm, Longmont Public Library. February is Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. As part of our effort to bring attention to this prevalent problem, LEVI is hosting a special presentation for Teens and their parents. Kathy Robertson, founder of Abby's Voice and mother of Abby Robertson who lost her life to dating violence will be sharing her experience with the Longmont community. The evening will include a Q&A session with local experts and information on resources to help those in unhealthy relationships.

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What’s New

Domestic Violence Children’s Book - NOW AVAILABLE
The MUCH-ANTICIPATED children's book addressing domestic violence, written by Longmont Police Detective Sara Pierce, was published in November of 2009 and is now available. Click here for more information.

In the News (Media Coverage – Articles, Letters to the Editor)

• “In Praise of the Flexible Man” – Bill Ellis, Longmont Times-Call, June 26, 2011
• “Stand Up to Domestic Violence” – Commander Tim Lewis, Longmont Times-Call, June 17, 2011
• “Men Speaking Out Against Violence Toward Women “– Clay Evans, Boulder Daily Camera, June 5, 2011
• “Join White ribbon Campaign to Help Stop Domestic Violence” – Detective Mark Deaton, Longmont Times-Call, June 13, 2011
• “End Violence Against Women” – Archie and Una Stevenson, Longmont Times-Call, May 18, 2011
• “LPD Backs White Ribbon Campaign to Take a Stand Against Violence Towards Women”- Commander Jeff Satur, Longmont Times-Call, June 1, 2011
• “Fight Domestic Violence All Year” – Dan Benavidez, Longmont Times-Call, June 6, 2011
• “Band of Strength: White Ribbon Campaign” – Longmont Life, May/June 2011
• “White Ribbon Campaign to End Violence Against Women”- Cityline, May 2011
• “Talk to Teens About Dating Violence” – Courtney McAlister, Longmont Times-Call, February 2011
• “The Reality of Teen Dating Violence” – Bea Morreale, Longmont Times-Call, February 2011
• “Parents: Help Teens Get Dating Right the First Time”- Trish Wood, Longmont Times-Call, February 19,
• “Domestic Violence- High Stats Reflect Good Police Work” – Longmont Times-Call, January 10, 2011
• 2011
• “Numbers ‘Look bad for Longmont” – Longmont Times-Call, Sunday, January 2, 2011
• “Boulder County Domestic Violence Cases Down 13%” – Boulder Daily Camera, December 28, 2010
• “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month”- Longmont Life, September/October 2010
• “LEVI” – Spotlight on Non-Profits & Local Businesses – A Times-Call Supplement, October 17, 2010
• “All Can Help Domestic Violence Victims” – Commander Tim Lewis – Longmont Times-Call, October 16, 2010.
• “October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month”- Kim Heard – Longmont Times-Call ,October 16, 2010
• No “Kid”ding Did You Know Article – Alternatives for Youth Newsletter, October 2010
• “Teen Stats Shocking”- Kim Heard – Longmont Times-Call , February 23, 2010

* To see articles and editorials prior to 2010, click here to access our news archive.

Awards

• In November 2007, Longmont Police Officer Greg Malsam, an active LEVI member, was awarded the 2007 Health-Care Hero Community Service Award by the Boulder County Business Report for his work in training health care providers and first responders to identify injuries caused by domestic violence and how to report the incidences.
• In October 2007, Police Chief Mike Butler received a Beth Haynes Special Recognition Award for his commendable work during the LEVI White Ribbon Campaign.
• Shelley Mann, Children's Advocate for Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley and LEVI member, was awarded the CCADV Community Impact Award, a state honor, in October 2007.
• In May of 2007, LEVI was honored for dedication, commitment and contributions to victim services by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office during their Victims’ Right Celebration.
• In October 2006, Longmont Police Officer Sara Pierce, an active LEVI member, was awarded the Beth Haynes Award for her outstanding work with victims of domestic violence.
• The LEVI Coordinator received a Longmont Police Department Community Policing Award for proactive work on a high profile domestic violence stalking case in 2005.
• LEVI received an IQ Award from the Boulder County Business Report in 2005 for innovative programming. LEVI was the only non-profit providing services in Boulder County which was recognized; the other two provided international services.
• The LEVI Coordinator received a Beth Haynes Special Recognition Award in 2005.
• In 2005, LEVI was awarded a Boulder County District Attorney’s Victim Advocate Award for exemplary services to victims of crime and a special recognition from the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office for service in working with domestic violence in Boulder County.
• Recognizing brilliance and innovation in nonprofit programs and projects, LEVI received a NOVA Civic Award from the Community Foundation Serving Boulder County in 2003. NOVA awards are designed to recognize and honor some of the outstanding nonprofit organizations in Boulder County.

Support Groups

Our community has a variety of different support groups for survivors of domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, and some for friends and family of survivors of abuse. To download a list of support groups, click here.

LEVI Campaigns

To view recent and current campaigns, click here.