Violence Free Colorado

Love, Sex, Lies 2014
2014-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Turnhalle Auditorium inside the Tivoli Student Union, Auraria Campus, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join us for Love, Sex, Lies: An Intimacy Checkup, taking place October 15 & 16 from 10 am – 2 pm on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. This event screens students, faculty and staff on the Auraria campus for relationship abuse.
We invite domestic violence and sexual assault organizations from around the metro area to join us at this event. Organizations conduct outreach to over 1,000 students, distribute materials, and educate students about their services.
We are also looking for volunteers who are skilled and informed domestic and sexual violence advocates to help us run this event. Volunteers provide 1:1 sessions with students after each participant completes a relationship survey. Volunteers spend no more than 10 (maybe 15) minutes with each participant to review their survey results, talk about any concerning items, and provide needed referrals. The event is not intended to provide therapy, but is rather an opportunity for education and awareness.
If your organization is interested in participating in Love, Sex, Lies 2014 via outreach or volunteering, please contact Caroline Fry at ca**********@******er.edu.

Pikes Peak Domestic Violence Summit
2014-10-15 - 2014-10-16 | Franciscan Retreat Center, 7740 Deer Hill Grove, Colorado Springs, CO, 80919, United States
The Domestic Violence Summit is a two-day training conference October 15-16th, 2014. The aim of the conference is to highlight effective practices, which have positively impacted the community of the Pikes Peak Region. Our philosophy is to provide opportunities for networking, sharing of information and experiences that will empower individuals, groups and organizations in the struggle against Domestic Violence. This is the 13th annual summit and over the past twelve years we have worked to reduce the incidence of domestic and family violence at all levels, provide an open and frank forum for discussion, and bring together men, women and organizations united in the struggle against domestic and family violence.

Statewide at-home DVAM simul-screening!
2014-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Various Homes Around Colorado
Participate in a statewide at home film screening paryt! Join groups from around the state as we get together in our homes and watch “Stuck in Love” in a statewide simul-screening for DVAM! We’ll be posting our thoughts and discussion highlights on Facebook. For more info, go to https://www.violencefreecolorado.org/be-involved/dvawarenessmonth/dvam-home-host-film-screening/

Take a Seat against Domestic Violence
2014-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | Hyland Hills Golf Course, 9650 Sheridan Blvd, Westminster, CO, 80031, United States
Annual Benefit Dinner for Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE).
Come dressed in your best cocktail attire, and join DOVE for a night to remember. Travel through time and celebrate the triumphs over domestic violence through the decades with a heartwarming performance all while you “have your cake and eat it, too” from our cake auction. Dancing shoes and a smile are required for the live DJ and photo booth!
Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Colorado Deaf community. The Colorado Deaf community is a diverse community that includes Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, late-Deafened, DeafBlind, and Children of Deaf Adults (CODAs).
All of DOVE’s services are 100% free regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, nationality and/or income level. We also provide community education, cultural competency training, technical assistance, and youth advocacy and
Cost of event: $60 or be a sponsor!

Building Safer Communities Through Equality & Justice
2014-10-09 | Hilton Harrisburg, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is pleased to host our 2014 Conference that culminates a yearlong series of events exploring the importance of the protections created by the Violence Against Women Act and celebrating the 20th anniversary of this landmark legislation.
We are pleased to announce that Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards will be our keynote speaker. In 1994, as co-founder and executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Congresswoman Edwards led the effort to pass the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into law by President Clinton.
The conference workshops focus on three key areas of VAWA: prevention, housing, and civil legal representation.
Participants can choose from 3 tracks:
-Preventing teen dating violence
-Housing for domestic violence survivors
-An intensive 3-day civil custody institute for attorneys presented by
the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual

Fees and Logistics (please visit the conference website for more details)
Conference registration of $75 includes 2 days of training with 6 workshops, lunch and breakfast both days, and access to conference
Conference registration of $65 includes 1 day of training with 3 workshops, lunch and breakfast, and access to conference materials.
Attendees can reserve overnight rooms at the event block rate of $139/night (+ taxes and fees) Block rate is guaranteed until September.
Parking is available in the attached Walnut Street Parking Garage at $10 for overnight guests and $5 for 1-day meeting/event attendees.

Building Safer Communities Through Equality & Justice
2014-10-09 00:00
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is pleased to host our 2014 Conference that culminates a yearlong series of events exploring the importance of the protections created by the Violence Against Women Act and celebrating the 20th anniversary of this landmark legislation.
We are pleased to announce that Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards will be our keynote speaker. In 1994, as co-founder and executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, Congresswoman Edwards led the effort to pass the Violence Against Women Act that was signed into law by President Clinton.
The conference workshops focus on three key areas of VAWA: prevention, housing, and civil legal representation.

Participants can choose from 3 tracks:
Preventing teen dating violence
Housing for domestic violence survivors
An intensive 3-day civil custody institute for attorneys presented by the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic & Sexual
Fees and Logistics (please visit the conference website for more details)
Conference registration of $75 includes 2 days of training with 6 workshops, lunch and breakfast both days, and access to conference
Conference registration of $65 includes 1 day of training with 3 workshops, lunch and breakfast, and access to conference materials.
Attendees can reserve overnight rooms at the event block rate of $139/night (+ taxes and fees) Block rate is guaranteed until September
Parking is available in the attached Walnut Street Parking Garage at $10 for overnight guests and $5 for 1-day meeting/event attendees.

DVAM Kickoff Event: Film Screening and Discussion
2014-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington St, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Help us kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Lights, Camera, Action!
This year, we’re focused on media literacy. Our goal is to call attention to how intimate relationships are presented in main stream media (particularly film) and give audiences tools to identify characters’ entitlement and misuse of power.

Girls Night Out
2014-10-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Redline Art Gallery, 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Fundraiser & Fashion ShowTheme: There’s NO ROOM for Domestic Violence

Crossover Between Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
2014-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Larimer County Department of Human Services, 2573 Midpoint Drive, Suite 108, Room 124, Ft Collins, CO, United States
This free workshop looks at Mr. Davies’ research which shows a high prevalence of sexual assault committed by offenders of domestic violence. These are things to be considered when working with victims of Domestic Violence.
Mr. Davies has 28 years of experience working with adult and juvenile domestic violence and sex offenders. He is a member of the Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) since 2006 and served as vice chair for 3 years. Mr. Davies was appointed to the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) in 2012 and was very active in the development of the new domestic violence standards. Mr. Davies co-authored the Domestic Violence Risk & Needs Assessment (DVRNA) currently being utilized on all domestic violence offenders. He has provided a multitude of trainings including workshops for COVA, State Court Administrators Office, and Association for the Treatment of Sex Abusers (ATSA), the American Probation/Parole Association (APPA), the SOMB and the DVOMB. He has been a consultant for CBS News and has appeared on the “CBS Evening News with Dan Rather,” “48 Hours” and the A & E Channel.

Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Training
2014-09-17 10:00 - 15:30 | City of Longmont Council Chambers, 350 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO, United States
LEVI Training Event Flyer
A free professional training from Wider Opportunities for Women on the short and long term impact of abuse on economic security of survivors. Ways to help survivors address economic barriers to safety and recover from abuse will also be addressed.

Domestic Violence Counts CENSUS DAY!
2014-09-10

Colorado SART Institute
2014-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD
SAVE THE DATE!
Colorado SART Institute is August 26th in Denver
Registration opens June 16th!

CCASA is partnering again this year with the Division of Criminal
Justice (DCJ) to host the Colorado SART Institute on August 26th in
Denver. The SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) Institute features a
focus on Colorado-based best practices and innovations in sexual
assault collaborations and response. The Institute is ideal for both
new and established teams.

Scholarships will be available for CCASA members and their SART.

Visit www.ccasa.org for more information or contact Alexa Priddy,
Director of Training & Communications, at ou******@***sa.org.

Around The World in 80 Wines
2014-08-15 18:00 | Wellshire Event Center, 3333 South Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States
A Social hour of Wine Tasting followed by dinner and a Program featuring a LIVE auction. There will be fabulous items up for bid that you won’t want to miss!

Tickets:
$100 a ticket/ $180 for Two

EVAW Advanced DV Training
2014-08-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Granby Town Hall, 0 E Jasper Avenue, Granby, CO, 80446, United States
All-day Advanced Domestic Violence Training provided by EVAW.
Click here for more info: EVAW Training Flyer

Fall Community Education Series: Moving Our Work Forward
2014-08-12 08:30 - 16:30 | UC Denver’s Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
The UC Denver Center on Domestic Violence’s Fall 2014 Community Education Series “Moving Our Work Forward: A Special Two-Part Workshop” will take place on Tuesday, August 12th 2014 at the University of Colorado Denver’s Lawrence Street Center in downtown Denver.
Please join us for one or both of our workshops:
Workshop 1: “For Good Measure: Measuring Success on Our Terms”Learn practical solutions for program evaluation in your human service organization. Determine and collect data on outcomes while receiving information that is valuable to your program and the individuals you serve.
Workshop 2: “Innovative Housing and Advocacy Responses for Domestic Violence Survivors”Across the country, shelter-providers are changing how and where they provide services. Learn about innovative housing and advocacy responses, and examine how these approaches can work in your community.
Distinguished guest presenter Cris Sullivan, Ph.D is a seasoned advocate and researcher in the movement to end gender-based violence. She has received international recognition for her expertise in evaluating domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
For detailed information about both workshops and to register, please visit domesticviolence.ucdenver.edu and the “events” tab. Group discounts are available. Please contact the Center at 303-315-2489 with questions.
UCD Center on Domestic Violence$30 per workshop, $75 full day (includes lunch)

Re-establishing Safety After Crisis Using Art-Based Practices
2014-07-24 13:30 - 18:00 | People House- Main, 3035 W. 25th Ave., Denver, CO, 80211, United States
This workshop will provide applicable art-based information and creative practices for counselors, social workers, caregivers, and other mental health professionals.
You will be introduced to several techniques complementary to your current skill set that will further your practice with clients and create a thread between sessions.
You will support clients by:
-Inviting art practices into a client’s life during crisis can honor the non-verbal avenues of expression, offer a reinvestment in a rich mode of processing emotions
-Supporting them to develop deeper senses of safety, coping, and inner resourcing that can be used throughout their lives
-Access creative practices with high functioning individuals and those who have severe physical, mental, or emotional challenges
People House 2014 flyer

2014 Chinook Fund Annual Grantee Recognition Even
2014-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Posner Center, 1031 33rd Street, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Dear Chinook Fund Supporters…
We would love to see you at our Annual Grantee Recognition Event on Friday, June 27th from 6-8pm at the Posner Center located on 1031 33rd Street in Denver. We will be honoring & awarding each of our grant recipients with our larger community of donors, volunteers, and community partners! It will be great evening of music, art, food & celebration. Please rsvp by June 16th to Jessica at of****@*********nd.org

Grapes & Grains on Rails
2014-06-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad, 326 East 7th Street, Leadville, CO, 80461, United States
Please join the Advocates of Lake County June 27 for an evening train
ride on the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. Enjoy Colorado
wines, beer from Crazy Mountain Brewing Company and hors d’oeuvres
all while helping support victims of crime in Lake County. Boarding
starts at 5:30 P.M. and the train leaves at 6:00 P.M. Tickets are $40
for adults and $30 for children under 10. Reservations are required by
June 23. Please call the Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad at
(719) 486-3936 or the Advocates at (719) 486-3530 for tickets.

Trauma-Informed Care Symposium
2014-06-02 09:00 - 15:30 | Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO, 81657, United States
Description: This one-day pre-conference training event will feature Dr. Stephanie Covington, a nationally recognized expert on trauma-informed care.
Date: Monday, June 2 (Join us for all 3 days of the CAIA Conference June 2-4!)
Times: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Vail, CO
To Register: www.coloradoadvocacy.org/institute/

The Colorado Advocacy in Action Conference
2014-06-02 - 2014-06-04 | Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO, 81657, United States
Description: The premier Colorado conference addressing sexual and domestic violence. Come learn and be inspired! This conference is immediately relevant for front line advocates, social workers, counselors, school staff, counselors, and Criminal Justice professionals.
Date: June 2 to June 4, 2014
Times: Mon – Wed! Join us for all 3 days!
Location: Vail, CO
To Register: www.coloradoadvocacy.org

Our Stories: Our Strengths
2014-05-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver
Digital Stories: Real-life narratives of experiences in exploitation made by people involved with Prax(us). In between the videos there will be entertainment such as poetry and a performance by the Romero Theater Troupe, an anti-oppression theater agency. Delicious snacks provided and accompanied be the magical atmosphere of the Mercury Cafe’. Sliding scale tickets of $15-$25 can be purchased on the website or at the event.

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
2014-05-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Ski Cooper- Main Lodge
A Day at the Races with the Advocates of Lake County
The event will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and tickets will include an Afternoon Buffet, $10 Derby Dollars and a Drink Ticket!
Wear a fancy hat or tie and participate in fun derby games to win even more derby dollars to place bets on your favorites. You can also use your derby dollars to bid on fun auction items! All proceeds help the Advocates of Lake County continue providing much-needed services to victims of crime in our community!
Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. You can drop by the Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center to purchase tickets or contact Jillian at the Advocates of Lake County 486-3530 to reserve your spot!
See you at the races!

Crimes Against Nature
2014-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Stargazers Theater, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
TESSA, with the support of the Colorado Springs’ DV Summit Committee and Stargazers Theatre, will host a showing of Crimes Against Nature at Stargazers on April 16th at 7:00PM.
Crimes Against Nature is a 65-minute solo performance piece that takes a humorous and compelling look at what it means to be a man—and not merely a guy— in today’s world. Using a wealth of autobiographical material to illustrate universal gender themes, Crimes Against Nature points out the absurdities and contradictions of masculinity. The audience travels with author and actor Christopher Kilmartin on a very personal journey through his childhood, adolescence and young manhood that reveals in amusing detail the many demands society unknowingly places on men. More interesting, Crimes Against Nature reveals the very consequences we all face when we accede to those very demands.
Witty humor punctuates Kilmartin’s heartfelt stories: the day that his mother dressed him as a girl and sent him to kindergarten, the day that he discovered pornographic magazines in his neighbor’s garage, the day that he tried out for the junior high baseball team. Sports, puberty, communication, homophobia, girlfriends, sex education—Crimes Against Nature uses touching personal accounts to weave an important statement about the pressures of masculinity.
As contemporary theatre, Crimes Against Nature is an expertly crafted play with many characters played by a single actor. As gender education, it delivers a strong point of view without preaching its message. Crimes Against Nature has a universal appeal that speaks to a wide variety of audiences. This production has toured across the United States and has been hosted at over 100 venues. An audience Q&A will follow the show.
Dr. Christopher Kilmartin is a college professor, author, stand-up comedian, actor, playwright, consultant and professional psychologist. He is a Professor of Psychology at The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a great deal of experience consulting with businesses, college students, human services workers, athletic departments, the military, and counselors.
Admission to this event is $10 per ticket, with the proceeds benefitting TESSA.
Tickets can be purchased through TESSA by visiting their website:
www.TESSAcs.org/payments or by calling 719-633-1462 as well as through Stargazers Theatre.
Standard processing fees apply to tickets purchased through Stargazers Theatre.
Again: This performance is intended for mature audiences due to sexual themes and strong language.
