Colorado Springs DV Task Force

08/31/2025

📢 The El Paso County Domestic Violence Task Force is here to serve our community!

Check out this recent interview with our founder, Nil Buckley, on KKYV where she shares about our mission and impact.

We’d love for you to join us at our next meeting:
📅 Thursday, September 26th
📍 CSPD Office – Downtown Colorado Springs

Together, we can strengthen collaboration and create safer communities. 💜

The El Paso County Domestic Violence Task Force not only helps survivors, but also works to improve access to treatment for offenders.

08/19/2025

Abuse can be emotional, financial, psychological, or digital—just as harmful as physical violence. Emotional abuse chips away at self-worth, financial abuse limits freedom, psychological abuse controls through fear, and digital abuse removes safe spaces.

Nearly half of survivors report financial abuse, and many say emotional or psychological abuse leaves deeper, lasting scars than physical harm.

Change doesn’t happen overnight, but with consistent awareness, education, and community support, we can create a safer future where survivors are believed, families are protected, and cycles of abuse are broken for good.

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Be more than a sponsor be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/18/2025

Financial abuse happens when a partner limits your access to money, racks up debt in your name, or forces you to depend on them for every expense.

For many survivors, this kind of control makes it incredibly hard to leave, even when they want to. Imagine trying to walk away with no savings, no credit, or debt you never agreed to. That’s the reality so many people face.

CS DV Task Force is committed to shining a light on hidden forms of abuse, like financial control, that often go unnoticed but deeply impact survivors. With your support and donations, we can continue providing resources, raising awareness, and helping families break free from the cycle of abuse.

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Be more than a sponsor be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/17/2025

IPV goes beyond physical injuries.....

It can cause long-term emotional, psychological, and financial harm. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 7 men report experiencing IPV in their lifetime, with many cases involving severe physical violence, stalking, or sexual assault.

The effects ripple outward, impacting children, families, and communities. Beyond the personal toll, IPV places a significant strain on healthcare systems, law enforcement, and workplaces. Recognizing IPV as a public health issue underscores the urgent need for prevention, support, and accessible resources for survivors.

That's why the CSDV Task Force is here to raise awareness, connect survivors to support, and hold offenders accountable. But true change happens when our community comes together—and that includes you.

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Be more than a sponsor be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/16/2025

It's true that most victims of intimate partner violence are women but men can be victims too. Research shows that 1 in 7 men will experience severe physical violence from a partner in their lifetime. Many don’t speak up because of stigma, shame, or fear of not being believed.

Abuse does not discriminate. No matter your gender, your pain is real and your story matters. If you know someone who may be silently suffering, reach out. A simple conversation could open the door to safety and healing.

At Colorado Springs DV Task Force, we’re committed to providing free resources, education, and support to those impacted by domestic violence and with your help, we can continue making that impact every day.

Be more than a sponsor be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/15/2025

1 in 4 women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. This isn’t just a number, it’s our mothers, sisters, friends, colleagues. Behind every statistic is a story of pain, resilience, and the urgent need for change.

At Colorado Springs DV Task Force, we’re committed to providing free resources, education, and support to those impacted by domestic violence and with your help, we can continue making that impact every day.

Be more than a sponsor be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/14/2025

Every survivor’s story matters. 💜
Some are still finding their voice. Some are just beginning to heal.

With your support, the Colorado Springs DV Task Force can make sure none of those voices go unheard.

Be more than a sponsor — be part of someone’s second chance.
📩 [email protected]

Learn more about our organization:
http://elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/

08/09/2025

Every day in El Paso County, many lives are shattered by domestic violence but together, we can help rebuild them.

Your donation helps us provide shelter, counseling, legal resources, and education for victims, survivors, and families in our community affected by domestic violence. Together, we can break the cycle of abuse and create safer communities in El Paso County.

💜 Support our cause:
https://www.elpasocountydvtaskforce.org/donate

08/04/2025

While we can't change the past, we can choose how we respond to it. Survivors may carry deep wounds, and offenders may carry regret but healing begins with truth, accountability, and change.

Whether in healing from abuse, repairing relationships, or growing as individuals, accountability and awareness are the first steps to change.

We can’t undo harm—but we can break the cycle.

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Help us break the cycle of domestic violence in El Paso County—your donation to the Colorado Springs DV Task Force directly supports survivors, promotes prevention, and strengthens our community response.

07/31/2025

Local businesses in El Paso, we need your heart!

The El Paso County DV Task Force is organizing a raffle to support our October Summit. We're asking for donated items—like a free massage, gift card, or basket—and in return, we’ll shout out your business as a proud sponsor.

If you're unsure what to give, we’re happy to brainstorm something meaningful that matches your business.

🍽️ A free dinner for two at your restaurant
💇‍♀️ A salon makeover or haircare gift basket
☕ A month's worth of free coffee or a branded mug set
🏋️‍♂️ 1-week fitness pass or personal training session
🧁 A custom cake or dessert box
🛍️ Boutique gift certificate or curated product bag
🎨 An art print, class, or creative workshop
📷 A mini photo session
🧘 A yoga or meditation class
🧼 A handmade soap/lotion gift box
🏕️ Discounted outdoor activity or day pass

Let’s team up to build a safer, more supportive community together.