TESSA reports busier 2011
TESSA, Colorado Springs’ nonprofit focused on preventing domestic violence and assisting women who are victims, saw more people in 2011 than in the previous year. In its quartlery issue, “Be the Change,” TESSA executives reported having more than 100 additional hospital calls in 2011, and more than 10,000 nights of safe shelter provided to more [...]
The 4th Judicial District is creating a special court for war veterans who commit nonviolent crimes. It’s intended to give them an added opportunity for treatment instead of punishment. But not everyone thinks that’s a good idea. The district attorney’s office unveiled plans for the court during a press conference yesterday, but a pilot program [...]
Continue reading …Raised on a farm in a “nurturing community” in eastern Colorado, Connie Brachtenbach was involved in 4-H, Future Homemakers of America and Future Business Leaders of America. Along the way, she was three-time state champion in track, set the state shot put record, and competed in international track and Junior Olympics. Recently, she changed career [...]
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