About COMMA
COMMA is an innovative, project-driven service program of the Better Tomorrow organization, working in close partnership with Advocates of Routt County to confront issues of sexual assault, relationship abuse, and human trafficking in Northwest Colorado. Providing a catalog of empowering “primary prevention” programs on how to comprehend and confront these issues, designing and producing compelling events, and collaborating on community initiatives, COMMA expands awareness of complex social issues and provides insights about how to prevent, intervene, or respond to them.
DISCLAIMER: COMMA policies and practices are centered on the belief that ALL PEOPLE of ALL IDENTITIES are inherently worthy of living free from discrimination, abuse and violence. Beyond merely stating the obvious, that basic human rights and human dignity should be applied to everyone regardless of identity, COMMA celebrates the immense value of diversity, diverse identities, diverse ideas, and proactively integrating various perspectives, opinions and practices.
Finally, in an era where threats to marginalized peoples are increasing in frequency, visibility, and cruelty…
COMMA takes a firm stand against bigotry in all its forms.
MISSION
Provide engaging, research-informed, culturally-responsive learning opportunities to reduce harm and improve the quality of life for all communities
VISION
Communities everywhere being empowered with greater awareness of social conditions and actionable knowledge to prevent, disrupt, and respond to misconduct or abuse
WHY "COMMA"
Similar to Buckminster Fuller’s “trim tab” theory, COMMA refers to applying a slight adjustment to create a substantial outcome… especially as related to interpersonal conduct
Julia Lowenthal
COMMA Program Director (Justice Advocate/ Lead Facilitator)