Violence Free Colorado

Nurturing You: Self Care for Helping Professionals
2021-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Online
This workshop is intended for helping professionals of all kinds to gather together to understand the impact of our work on our nervous systems, how it shows up in everyday life, and learn how to tune into our bodies to nourish our depleted selves.
The cost is based on a justice based pricing model, ranging from $5-15.
To register: https://nurturingyou.eventbrite.com
For more information, please visit: www.joycreekcounseling.com

Cover Me 5k Run/Walk
2021-09-04 07:30 - 17:00 | Clement Park Littleton, CO, Clement Park, Littleton, CO, United States
Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abuse (0T4DA) is a nonprofit organization that provides counseling to victims and survivors of domestic abuse. We bring services to people experiencing ALL forms of abuse including verbal, emotional, financial, coercive control and narcissistic abuse. This is our signature fundraiser (and most likely the only one for 2021) and the need is greater than ever. At the race we are collecting linen for the Peace Works Domestic Violence Shelter. Linen is the most requested donation items for shelters, as they often let survivors take some to their new homes when they leave the shelter.
Race registration includes chip timing, race T-shirt, and post race snacks provided by Trader Joe’s and music by Myxed Music. Award medals will be give to the overall top finishers and Age Category winners.
Race packet and shirt can be picked up at the Boulder Running Company 8116 W Bowles Ave., Littleton during their store hours 10am-8pm on Thursday and Friday September 2nd and 3rd. Packet pick up the morning of the race starts at 7:30am.
Directions: Clement Park is located near Bowles and Pierce. It is a very large park with a lake and the run/walk will be around the lake. The start line is located just south of the Columbine library and west of the playground, near pavillions P,Q, R.
Parking: The closest parking to the start line is just southeast of Columbine Library.
Course: This is a paved course around Johnson Reservoir.
Race day registration & packet pickup begins at 7:30am.
Race day registration: $35 (Register early and save $5!)
More info
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DV Education Series Part I: Understanding the Impact of Historic Trauma on Child Witnesses of Family Violence
2021-05-20 14:45 - 17:00
Introducing our three-part virtual educational series with a focus on cultural context presented by experts in their field
Impact and Interventions: Child Survivors of Domestic Violence
Session I will cover a cultural perspective and healing-informed approach to responding to children and youth who have had experiences of and exposure to historic trauma, violence, grief and loss. The session will use the impact of historical trauma on the healing process as experienced by Native/Indigenous people, specifically Lakota people, to illustrate more generally the significance of cultural context on trauma and on healing. Presented by Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, an enrolled citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe with Crow ancestry.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/210836227231145

Webinar: Stalking: Slow Motion Homicide
2021-03-24 11:00 - 12:30
Through this case study and testimony, speaker Anna Nasset walks first responders, victim service providers, and legal offices through the step by step process a victim goes through on their road to justice. Having been a victim/survivor of stalking for over a decade Anna has been working with advocates, law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, and more since 2011 to find justice and peace. With the historic 2019 conviction (felony aggravated stalking and felony cyberstalking) and sentencing (10 years – one of the longest sentences for stalking in our nation’s history) of the man who stalked her, Anna is able to guide listeners on best practices. Anna shares her views on the dos and don’ts when dealing with victims of crime, how to empower and give them agency in the process, and the importance of meeting victims where they are at. She uses actual court documents and evidence, statistics, and data of other victims, language from the team that found her justice, and her victim impact statement to educate. While Anna’s case is for the crime of stalking, the knowledge and approach she puts forth can be taken into working with any victim of crime – leading to empathic and empowering results. Walking away from this session participants will have a better understanding and skill set to walk a victim/survivor through the process with resiliency so that the individual can move toward recovery.

To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5707592760167019279

Webinar: Colorado's Victim Rights Act in Depth
2021-03-16 09:00 - 10:30
This 90 minute VRA includes the history and is more interactive than the 60 minute webinar. It’s great for people who are new to the topic or would benefit from a longer Q&A session. Learn the basics of Colorado’s Victim Rights law and constitutional amendment. This webinar will cover systems based agencies’ responsibilities, the compliance process, and way that victim advocates in community and systems based agencies can impact a victim’s experience for the better. Presented by Kirsten Logan, Training Coordinator for COVA.

To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3686647507233051660

Champions for Change: Many Stars - One Universe VIRTUAL gala
2021-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
March 3, 2021
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Many Stars – One Universe
Knowledge Action Change

Please join us for Champions for Change, a VIRTUAL event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Center on Domestic Violence.

2021 CHAMPIONS
Michael Bolton Grammy award-winning performer, songwriter, recording artist, Michael Bolton Charities
V ( formerly Eve Ensler) Tony award-winning playwright, performer, activist, Author, “The Vagina Monologues” and “V-Day” Founder

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University of Colorado Denver
School of Public Affairs

COVA Webinar: Pandemic and Predators
2021-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
Scammers and identity thieves are taking full advantage of the many pandemic related issues to prey on citizens. While they do target certain populations, like older adults, these are equal opportunity criminals, and anyone could be at risk. This presentation will review some of the most common scams and methods used to steal people’s money and identities, as well as some of the ways the criminals are exploiting the pandemic for their gain. We will also talk about some of the long reaching impacts of being a victim of these crimes. Resources and options for support will be provided. We encourage questions and discussion. Presented by Hazel Heckers and Bernie Sena of the CBI Victim Assistance Team.
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6675885371664440335

Why do we need culturally specific services for Black women survivors? A history of violence against Black women in the United States, Black Women domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA) survivors’ unique contemporary needs, and culturally specific responses.
2021-01-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Webinar – A link to the workshop will be sent upon registration
This workshop will discuss why culturally specific services for black women survivors of gender-based violence are needed. Ms. Brown will describe how to go about developing programing that effectively addresses the negative impact on black women who sit at the problematic intersection of gender-based violence, race/ethnicity, and social-economic status. A history of black women’s experience of violence in the U.S., contemporary concerns of survivors, and cultural responsiveness will be examined.
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Violence Free Colorado October Brown Bag
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
Colorado-Specific Research on Child Custody Evaluators
October 13 at noon (MST)
Little is known about Colorado child custody evaluations and the professionals who complete them. Almost no public data can be located regarding evaluator backgrounds, how many custody evaluations occur in Colorado every year, and how many involve allegations of intimate partner violence (IPV). Effectively assessing IPV in child custody disputes is critical to ensure decision-making abilities and parenting time orders are ultimately in the best interest of children.
This webinar is based on a Capstone group project titled Colorado Child Custody Evaluators’ Professional Background and Practices of Intimate Partner Violence. With the permission of her MSW research group, Yolanda is sharing the results and key implications, so we may all better understand the role child custody evaluators play in assessing intimate partner violence (IPV) in child custody evaluations. This research project consisted of a self-administered anonymous survey of child custody evaluators in Colorado. Study results highlight consideration areas for Colorado including minimum standards, policy reform, and future research.
Presenter:
Yolanda Arredondo is the Intake and Assessment Administrator for the Colorado Division of Child Welfare. She graduated in December 2019 from Colorado State University with a Master of Social Work degree. She has worked in the child welfare field for 13 years and prior to that in the domestic violence field for 8 years.
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Rise Above Violence's Together We Rise Event
2020-10-10 18:00
Rise Above Violence’s 5th Annual Art Above Violence Event
Bringing Help, Hope and Healing to Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault through the Arts
Saturday, October 10th • 6pm
Virtual Show will be Live-Streamed to a private YouTube Channel
Individual Show Ticket – $15
Couple Show Ticket – $25
Large Family/Small Group Ticket – $50
Purchase tickets here.
For more information, visit their website.

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley's Legacy Campaign
2020-10-01 08:00 - 2020-10-31 23:30
All October, join Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley’s Legacy Campaign, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
How businesses and individuals can support Safe Shelter:

Donate securely on line or by check
Donate a portion of proceeds from your business’ product(s) or service(s)
Display awareness brochures/poster in your businesses’ window
Promote our work and your support on social media

Learn more at our Legacy Campaign page on our website!

Webinar: The Asylee Outreach Project
2019-07-11 12:30 - 13:30
Have you been hearing about asylum seekers in the news lately? Have you wondered how an asylee is different from other types of immigrants? The Asylee Outreach Project is a collaboration between the Colorado Refugee Services Program, African Community Center, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, and the International Rescue Committee to identify gaps in communication and service access. The Asylee Outreach Project presentation for service providers aims to share information about who asylees are, the asylee populations in Colorado, the types of services provided, and how asylees can access those services. Furthermore, the webinar will also provide information on how you can help asylees and other eligible population access services.

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CAIA 2019
2019-06-05 - 2019-06-07 | Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO, 81657, United States

Colorado Address Confidentiality Program Training
2019-04-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Address Confidentiality Program Office, 1001 E. 62nd Ave., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
In this two-hour in person training, attendees will be provided with a general overview of how the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program works and how ACP services can strengthen a survivor’s safety plan. Those who wish to become registered Application Assistants can complete the process at the end of the presentation.

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley Safe Shelter Symposium on Domestic Violence: Dating Abuse & Sexual Assault
2019-04-22 - 2019-04-23 | Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Join us for this 2-day event designed with unique aspects for engagement and solid learning objectives!
Concurrent breakout sessions will explore understanding of the mental and physical impact and prevalence of dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, warning signs, how to respond and disclose as a victim or bystander, and prevention strategies.
Speakers include presenters from: Boulder County District Attorney’s office; Break the Cycle; Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA); Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking; Office of Victim Assistance (CU Boulder); Project Pave; Violence Free Colorado; and more!

Application assistant training for the Colorado ACP
2018-10-25 13:30 - 15:30 | DPA North Campus, 1001 E 62nd Ave, Denver, 80216, United States
The Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) will now be offering quarterly Application Assistant training’s from our Denver office!
In this two-hour training, attendees will be provided with a general overview of how the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program works and how ACP services can strengthen a survivor’s safety plan. Those who wish to become registered Application Assistants can complete the process at the end of the presentation.
If you would like to RSVP, please email our Outreach Coordinator, Nikki Hernandez, at ka*****************@******co.us, or call her at 303-866-3344.
We can accommodate approximately 10 attendees in each training and will fill spots on a first come first serve basis. Please know that in person training’s are also available upon request. Thank you for the work that you do and we look forward to hearing from you!

Not OK No k (DVAM Kickoff Event)
2018-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Woods Boss Brewing, 2210 California Street, Denver, CO, 80205
The Not OK No k is a 0.0km race for a Violence Free Colorado! Because relationship violence is NOT OK, and we envision a Colorado were 0.0 people experience relationship abuse!
Don’t lace up your running shoes! This beginner race course starts at the door and ends at the bar, where you can order a specially brewed beer to benefit the work of Violence Free Colorado.
‘Racers’ receive:

A classic oval Euro-style 0.0k sticker that you can attach to the rear window of your car to show everyone that YOU believe in a Violence Free Colorado
Food to enjoy along with your beer
Many chances to win great prizes as we watch the Broncos play the KC Chiefs
That warm fuzzy feeling from enjoying a great evening for a great cause!

Annual 5K Race Against Domestic Violence
2018-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Dawson Park in Longmont, CO, 1757 Harvard St, Longmont, CO, 80503
This all- ages annual sporting event offers an opportunity to participate in a healthy activity in beautiful surroundings while raising awareness about domestic violence in our community. Individual or team registration welcome. Entry fees include healthy snacks and a neck gaiter. Proceeds from your participation will support the victims and survivors of domestic abuse served by Safe Shelter St. Vrain Valley and LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative). Pre-registration is recommended.

Annual 5K Race Against Domestic Violence
2018-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Dawson Park in Longmont, CO, 1757 Harvard St, Longmont, CO, 80503
Mark your calendar because you won’t want to miss the 5K Race Against Domestic Violence on Saturday, September 15 around MacIntosh Lake in Longmont. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley and LEVI will be co-hosting the annual, professionally-timed run/walk. Proceeds from your participation in this all-ages family event will directly benefit victims of domestic violence and their families. Entry fees will include snacks and a handsome neck gaitor to commemorate your participation. Run as a team with your family, colleagues, classmates, parent group or solo and join us for a morning of fun while making a difference in the community. Baby strollers welcome.

Brown Bag: Food Insecurity
2018-08-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Hunger isn’t about too many people and too little food. Hunger is about inequality. When individuals are hungry, they are forced into impossible choices that make them vulnerable to violence or to staying in violent relationships.
Join Hunger Free Colorado’s Maryann McLendon (Food Assistance Program Manager) and Taylor Washington (Community Engagement Manager) as they present an overview of hunger in Colorado, research on the health-related impacts of hunger, and resources opportunities to prevent and address hunger.

CHFA: Investing in Affordable Housing Across Colorado
2018-08-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Violence Free Colorado (formerly Violence Free Colorado) invites you to join us to learn more about CHFA (Colorado Housing and Finance Authority) and their services. CHFA is one of the state’s largest investors in affordable housing. Their programs and resources support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing and help their customers achieve home ownership. Attend this webinar to learn more about the various resources available through CHFA, how they may be able to support you, survivors, and to learn more about their work to advance state and federal affordable housing policy.
Our presenter is Jerilynn Martinez, Director of Marketing and Community Relations for CHFA. She has been a part of CHFA’s team since 2007 and currently leads their internal and external communications, PR, and advocacy efforts. Jerilynn has more than 18 years of experience in housing policy at the local, state, and federal levels. She is a Denver native and graduate of Colorado State University and the University of Denver.

Technical Assistance - to support YOU
2018-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
Technical Assistance is resource sharing and problem-solving interactions designed to assist YOU in your role as Executive Director, Program Director, or board member of a domestic violence program.
Domestic violence work is complex and technical assistance can help you enjoy your role, help staff to thrive, and ensure the principles of survivor-defined advocacy are woven throughout your program. As a member of your state coalition, Violence Free Colorado, technical assistance is FREE!
We invite you to join Jacque Morse, Technical Assistance Specialist for Violence Free Colorado, to learn how technical assistance can support YOU

Wyoming's Joint Symposium on Children and Youth
2018-06-26 | Little America Hotel, Cheyenne Wyoming, Little America Hotel, Cheyenne Wyoming, Cheyenne, 82001, United States
Join us June 26-28, 2018 at Little America Hotel, Cheyenne Wyoming!

What Wyoming’s Joint Symposium on Children and Youth Is All About

The WY Crimes Against Children Conference and the WY Children’s Justice Conference have merged to create one advanced learning opportunity:

Wyoming’s Joint Symposium on Children and Youth (WyoJSCY).
The Symposium takes a multidisciplinary approach to promoting innovative methods, distinctive approaches, and promising practices in responding to crimes against children and helping children and families heal.
The WyoJSCY Committee invites you to join us at the leading statewide training event in the movement to prevent child abuse and neglect, strengthen families, and end crimes against children.

Violence Free Colorado Celebrates 40 Years
2018-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO, 81657, United States

Safe Shelter Symposium: The Impact on Individual and Community Health
2018-04-27 | Plaza Convention Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
Safe Shelter’s 2018 symposium will offer significant content for educators, advocates, health professionals, business leaders, service providers, the legal and law enforcement sectors and community members.
Through multiple sessions and plenaries, attendees will explore the public health impact of partner abuse on individuals, families and communities. Content will include: Social determinants that encourage or prevent inter partner violence; physical and mental health consequences over the lifetime; connections of violence to addiction and mental illness; consequences on businesses and productivity; and treatments, protective factors and tools to make the fabric of our community safer and stronger.

Brown Bag: Unauthorized Practice of Law
2018-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
The Fine Line Between Legitimate Support Activities and the Unauthorized Practice of Law
We look forward to having E James Wilder, Assistant Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation on Tuesday, May 8th as we talk about what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in Colorado. We will also discuss what methods the Colorado Supreme Court uses to regulate it.
E. James Wilder is Assistant Regulation Counsel for the Colorado Supreme Court Office of Attorney Regulation. Mr. Wilder works in the intake division where he investigates allegations of lawyer misconduct pursuant to the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct and handles investigations of the unauthorized practice of law. Mr. Wilder graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1997. Prior to joining the OARC in 2014, Mr. Wilder clerked for the Honorable Edward A. Simons of the Denver District Court and was an associate at two medium-sized law firms before opening his own practice in 2005 focusing on real estate litigation where he worked until joining the OARC.

Brown Bag 2018
Who: You & your co-workers!
(Advocates, shelter staff, program and executive directors, volunteers…the list goes on!)
What: Expert perspectives on various advocacy issues.
When: From 12pm-1pm on the second Tuesday of each month
Where: From the comfort of your own office!
We hope you’ll join us!
For more information, please contact Shannon Day

Visualize into reality
2018-03-21 08:00 - 2018-03-23 17:00 | Red Rocks Community College
This 3-day session is designed to help participants advance their roles and careers in non-profit sectors. Explore identity, personal strengths, the meaning of community, and the need for intersectionality with a group of women committed to helping others. There will be daily outings to take in Colorado’s beautiful spring scenery.
The Spring session is divided into three workshops: Self-empowerment, Target Communities, and Intersectionality of Oppression. They will be led by facilitators who are experienced in nonprofit work and are fully invested in serving the marginalized within their own community.
Workshop 1: Self-Empowerment/Begin the journey by exploring one’s identity and strengths to better serve others
Workshop 2: Target Community/Define and understand community to better visualize your role in an organziation
Workshop 3: Intersectionality of Oppression/Explore intersectionality to find common ground with other marginalized groups

Long-term housing with survivors: Successes, challenges, and tips (webinar)
2018-03-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1829595433968895233
Advocates working on the Housing for Crime Victims Special Project will share lessons they have learned, successes they have experienced, and challenges they have faced in assisting survivors with long-term housing options. In addition, tips on how to utilize VOCA funds for long-term housing, will be shared.
The Housing for Crime Victims Special Project focuses on helping survivors increase access to, and retain safe, long-term housing and providing the necessary supports they need to rebuild their lives. The Housing Projects rely on survivor-driven mobile advocacy (meeting survivors where they are in the community or at home), housing assistance, supportive services, community engagement, and financial assistance.
Presenters will also share information on housing protections available to survivors in Colorado and will share additional resources.
Presenters:
Stevi Gray, Violence Free Colorado
Lindsay Christopher, Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence
Claudia Hurtado-Myers, Bright Future Foundation.

Working with interpreters in victim services
2018-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | COVA Training Room, 1325 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Interpreting is a real profession, with its own code of ethics, protocol and standards, with the purpose to facilitate access to services for individuals that do not speak the language of service. Most think that it is as easy as speaking another language. It’s not. Speaking two or more languages does not make an interpreter, the same way as helping a child with homework does not make a teacher.
In this workshop, you will learn the language access policy framework at the foundation of interpreting services, the boundaries and the limitations of the role of the interpreter and why ethical principles such as accuracy, confidentiality and impartiality are at the heart of an interpreter’s integrity, especially when working in situations with abuse, trauma and mental health challenges.
Register via the website link.
Presented by Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, CEO & Founder of Cesco Linguistic Services

VINELink awareness and education – search and register training (webinar)
2018-03-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Please register for VINELink Awareness and Education – Search and Register Training Webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1626484849241733891
The Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) service has gone through exciting enhancements in 2017! These enhancements include changes to VINELink, the public web service for VINE. VINELink can be a valuable tool, used to register victims of crime for notifications of changes in offender custody status.
Join Appriss Safety Senior Technical Trainer, Karen Adams, for a 90-minute webinar covering the resourceful features of VINELink.
Agenda:
• Creating a VINELink Account
• How to Search for an Offender or Service Provider
• How to Register for a Notification
• How to Access Technical Support
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
