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Boulder County program that's helped tens of thousands of domestic abuse victims marks 40 years
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program, founded in 1986 as Colorado's first law enforcement-based victim assistance unit, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The program provides support to domestic abuse survivors through safety planning, legal connections, and volunteer advocates, helping 1,500 to 2,000 people annually in Boulder County.
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