Police in Westminster announced Monday that they are investigating a man accused of abusing his temporary counseling license by sexually assaulting a client.
Denver7 spoke exclusively to the victim, who identifies herself as"N.S." She said the aftermath of the assault has been devastating.N.S. was seeking professional help after years of grief. According to the Colorado Department of Regulatory Authorities, Ruiz is a licensed professional counselor candidate. The designation is for those seeking to become a licensed professional counselor.
'I want justice': Victim speaks out after Westminster counselor accused of sexual assault That wasn't Ruiz's only revelation, according to N.S. "The Victim Rights Act is a newer regime of rules and laws as to how people in law enforcement are to treat victims," Robinson said."The goal is to ensure that victims are educated and empowered enough to intelligently participate in a prosecution if they so choose. And the first pillar of the Victim Rights Act is that they are to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.