Violence Free Colorado

Stalking Awareness Series : Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | United States
Stalking is a prevalent, dangerous, and often misunderstood crime. This session explores the dynamics of stalking, focusing on the highly contextual nature of the crime by discussing common tactics used by perpetrators and the co-occurrence of stalking with domestic and sexual violence, as well as tools to plan for victim safety and hold offenders accountable.
Objective
By the end of this presentation, participants will be better able to:

Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
Recognize the intersection of stalking with other crimes
Apply strategies for working with victims of stalking

Stalking Awareness Series : Stalking 2.0: The Use of Technology to Stalk
2026-02-11 10:30 - 12:00
Stalkers are creative criminals who use – and misuse – a variety of technologies to locate, monitor, contact, and otherwise scare their victims. While helping survivors navigate technology-facilitated stalking can seem intimidating, the reality is that many stalkers leverage common and easy-to-use applications and devices. This session provides concrete strategies to help responders identify technologies being used to facilitate stalking, safety plan with survivors, and preserve evidence.
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be better able to:

Identify common technologies misused by perpetrators
Apply strategies to document stalking and preserve technological evidence
Consider tools for enhancing victim safety

Stalking Awareness Series : Risk Assessment in Stalking Cases and Safety Planning with Victims
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00
Stalking is a traumatizing crime that frequently co-occurs with physical violence – including homicide. The Stalking & Harassment Assessment & Risk Profile (SHARP) is a practical tool that provides a clear picture of a stalking situation and its risks. Using a case study example, this session highlights the SHARP assessment and explores strategies to promote victim safety, focusing on the diverse tactics stalkers may utilize, documentation strategies, and safety options for victims and survivors.
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be better able to:

Recognize high-risk times for stalking victims
Assess danger in stalking cases
Identify safety planning strategies for victims of stalking
Consider tools for enhancing victim safety

Stalking Awareness Series : Stalking and Adolescents
2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:00
Stalking is a criminal, traumatic, and dangerous victimization that impacts people of all ages, and research suggests that adolescents experience even higher rates of stalking victimization than adults do. This session focuses on how stalking impacts teens, exploring the dynamics and contextual nature of stalking; considering the diversity of stalking behaviors; highlighting the intersections of stalking with bullying, teen dating violence, and sexual violence; and offering strategies to better recognize and respond to victims and survivors.
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be better able to:

Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics, specifically among adolescents
Recognize the intersection of stalking with other crimes
Apply strategies for working with victims of stalking
