Advocates was incorporated in December 1983. The grassroots beginnings of the organization were initiated by the Routt County District Attorney’s office. Initial services included 24-hour crisis response by volunteers and the director. Through the years services were expanded as the needs in the community presented. AABA began providing 24-hour crisis response to other crime victims in 1999. A sexual assault program was initiated in 1985 and outreach services expanded in the following years to include a high school peer education program, criminal justice advocacy, and a residential shelter.

Services:

• 24-hour Crisis Response for all victims of crime
• Residential Shelter
• Counseling
• Women's Support Group
• Teen Support Group
• Criminal Justice Advocacy
• Civil Protection Order Assistance
• Consulting
• Education/Awareness Presentations

Programs:

• Outward Bound
• Violence Prevention
• Workplace Violence
• SAFE/SART
• Routt County Supervised Visitation & Safe Exchange
• Lethality Assessment