Colorado Juvenile Parole Board Victim Impact Statement (English)

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The Colorado Juvenile Parole Board is committed to assuring that the rights of victims of juvenile crime are protected during the parole process. As a victim you have the right to be informed, present and heard at specific stages of parole.

You are invited to provide a written statement to the board regarding your experience of the crime, the impact of the crime for you, and any concerns or considerations you have regarding parole. If you would like to provide written testimony, this form is being offered for your convenience or to assist you in organizing your thoughts.

Hearings can approach quickly. In order to have your input considered for this proceeding, it is important we receive your response prior to the date of the hearing. Your input would be very much appreciated.

Describe the impact this crime has had on your life. This can include, but is not limited to physical, emotional, psychological, and financial impacts.

Describe the changes this crime has created in your lifestyle, relationships, family, etc.

Depending on the circumstances of this juvenile offender’s commitment, he/she may be requesting early release to parole supervision or approaching mandatory parole. Describe your feelings about the juvenile’s potential release back into the community.

Do you have any specific safety concerns that the Juvenile Parole Board can address during the juvenile’s hearing, in the juvenile’s parole plan, or in the juvenile’s conditions of parole?

Provide any additional information you would like the Juvenile Parole Board to consider when reviewing this juvenile’s request for parole.

Please note: Any written statements provided to the Juvenile Parole Board will become part of the permanent case record. A redacted copy may be provided to Division of Youth Services victim services staff. No information regarding your current address, telephone number, place of employment, or other locating information will be shared without your expressed written consent or a court order.

Your name*

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Your email address

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Contact information

Louanne (Griffith) Swanson
Victim Services Coordinator
Colorado Juvenile Parole Board
Email: Louanne.Griffith@state.co.us
Phone: 303.524.5295