Violence Free Colorado

Understanding Trauma – An Introduction Live Webinar
2016-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | CO
The impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This webinar gives an overview of understanding what trauma is both in terms of what kinds of experiences can lead to trauma and what is happening within the nervous system of the individual. Signs and symptoms of trauma are reviewed along with an introduction to what it means to be trauma-informed.

Vagina Monologues Denver (performance #1)
2016-02-27 21:00 - 23:00 | Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver
More details to come!

Vagina Monologues Denver
2016-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver

Depression – Practical Intervention Strategies Live Webinar
2016-03-04 01:00 - 14:00 | CO
This webinar reviews series of strategies that helpers can use to engage a person on the cognitive, behavioral, emotional and interpersonal aspects of depression. Useful ideas about how journaling and homework assignments can be incorporated into the treatment process with clients are presented. The overall recovery process in the treatment of depression is described and, in conclusion, a short series of troubleshooting around stuckness is offered.

Brown Bag: Social Media for DV Advocacy Programs
2016-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
More info to come

Region I Violence Free Colorado Member Meeting
2016-03-10 11:00 - 14:00 | CO
Please contact Amy Pohl- apohl(at)violencefreeco.org- for more details.

Region III Violence Free Colorado Member Meeting
2016-03-11 11:00 - 14:00 | CO
For more info, contact apohl(at)violencefreeco.org.

Violence Threat Assessment – Planning and Response Live Webinar
2016-03-22 01:00 - 14:00 | CO
Knowing how to respond to a threat is a tremendous challenge. After a violent incident, it is not uncommon to find that many different people were aware of clues that an attack was being planned. Yet, without the proper mechanism to gather information and assess the situation, prevention is nearly impossible. This webinar provides a communication and decision-making model to help businesses, schools, organizations and communities become proactive in their management of threats. Strategies to help you identify, assess and manage individuals who make threats will be explored.

Film Screening: "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and the NRA"
2016-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Sie Film Center
Tickets are now available at www.bravenewfilms.org/dfs to see the national premiere of Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA on March 22 that Violence Free Colorado is co-sponsoring with the Denver Film Society and four other gun violence prevention organizations.
This is a major opportunity to raise awareness about the high price our society pays for the huge profits amassed by gun manufacturers through their political arm, the NRA. Given the high demand for these tickets and to promote a mix of advocates and potential new supporters, ticket purchases are limited to 4 tickets per transaction. We encourage our members to bring their partner and a couple of new supporters to the viewing. We expect the film to sell-out, but there will be opportunities to show it at your congregation, organizational meeting or house party by going to http://www.bravenewfilms.org/mak_organize
Members of sponsoring organizations can order tickets at the special rate of $6/ticket…contact Amy Pohl (apohl(at)violencefreeco.org) for more info.
Making A Killing, Denver Premier

Violence Free Colorado Office Closed
2016-03-25 | CO

Brown Bag: Feminist Foundations
2016-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
With Violence Free Colorado’s Pat Tessmer
More info to come!

The Safe Shelter 2016 Symposium on Domestic Violence: Navigating the Power of Technology
2016-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Plaza Convention Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
his one and one-half day event will launch with an evening created for youth, parents, educators and youth services providers. Day two will include a full day of interactive plenaries and presentations for Advocates and Providers; Law Enforcement; Legal Professionals; and Administrators and Directors. The event will explore the emerging complexities of tech safety, the impact of digital abuse, safety planning, leveraging technology for protections; offender containment and examination of successful legal cases.
Local and national experts will include NNEDV’s Safety Net Project, #iCANHELP.
More info: http://www.safesheltersymposium.org/
CLEs: Continuing Legal Education Credits will be provided for this event.
CEUs for LCSWs and LSWs: Certificates will be provided as proof of participation for PDA/CEUs.

Brown Bag: Advocacy Essentials
2016-05-10 12:00 | CO
Advocacy Essentials
Safety and well-being of survivors and their children depends on foundational touchstones which over time have shown to work successfully. What are the essential qualities, skills, and knowledge?
The vision of one day living in a peaceful and equal (rape free, abuse free) society is possible with sustainable leadership, a partnership with directors and advocates and survivors. What are the factors of longevity in the work and how do we achieve those through Advocacy Essentials?
We know that community-based sexual and domestic violence response advocates change lives and offer transformational partnership with survivors and their children. Join Violence Free Colorado’s Kristiana Huitrón and Jacque Morse as we identify what leaders in the field who joined the work as survivors, advocates or both, have to say about the bare essentials for advocacy and how to build staff training and education that serves all parties through empowerment.

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 1
2016-05-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Outreach Office
Volunteer training is mandatory for all prospective volunteers. The training consists of two parts – interactive classroom and online training, and “hands-on” training. Classroom training (15-30 hours) covers a broad range of domestic violence related issues.
Further training in the specific area in which the volunteer will be working is required to gain a stronger understanding. Hands-on training, which takes 4 – 8 hours, is a time when the volunteer works in their position with supportive supervision. Community members interested in learning more about domestic violence and Safe Shelter are welcome to attend dates and topics of their choosing.
Next Training Dates:
Monday, May 16th from 6-9pm
Wednesday, May 18th from 6-9pm
Monday, May 23rd from 6-9pm
Wednesday, May 25th from 6-9pm

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 2
2016-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Outreach Office

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 3
2016-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Outreach Office

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 4
2016-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Safe Shelter of St Vrain Valley Outreach Office

Colorado Advocacy in Action Conference
2016-06-06 08:00 - 2016-06-08 12:00 | Vail Marriott Resort and Spa, 715 West Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO, 81657, United States

Webinar: HB1080- Assault By Strangulation: Advocacy and Implementation
2016-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | CO
Violence Free Colorado’s Lydia Waligoski will provide advocacy tips to assist survivors in documenting signs and symptoms of strangulation and provide the necessary background needed to effectively facilitate these changes in practice within your communities.
Register Today!

Brown Bag: Feminist Advocacy in Today’s World
2016-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
This Brown Bag session builds on CAIA Conference workshops that discussed the roots and evolution of feminist advocacy and the battered woman’s movement, but is also a stand-alone session. Please join us as we identify the ideologies of the feminist movement that became the cornerstone of domestic violence advocacy, the current and future relevance of feminist advocacy, and strategies to begin practical application.
Handouts will be sent electronically to registered participants.
Click Here to Register

Brown Bag: Human Trafficking for Service Providers
2016-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
Human trafficking is an issue that we are growing in awareness around; however, domestic and sexual violence advocates have been serving trafficking survivors long before the current focus on the issue has become en vogue. The victimization of trafficking survivors, both labor and sex, co-occur with the sexual, physical and/ or emotional violence experienced by domestic and sexual violence survivors. Traffickers are often romantic partners, family members or caretakers and utilize the same tactics as domestic and sexual abusers to main power and control. Unfortunately, information about trafficking and resources for trafficking survivors has often not been disseminated to those doing working in domestic and sexual violence.
Join Michele Reimer, Human Trafficking Program Manager for COVA, for a presentation that explores the intersections of human trafficking, domestic and sexual violence. Attendees will learn how trafficking is defined by the federal government, red flags for human trafficking among those receiving services for domestic and sexual violence and what advocacy support and additional resources may be offered to the human trafficking survivors you serve.

All Genders Welcome Here: Increasing transgender-specific knowledge and skills for victim service providers
2016-08-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Terrace Room, 2nd Floor, 1380 Lawrence St., Denver, 80204
This fast-paced full day training will stimulate attendees to expand their conceptual framework(s) about transgender survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Trans-specific research will highlight prevalence data, barriers to accessing services, as well as some of the unique challenges transgender survivors face. Data will also guide discussion on how providers and systems can lower barriers and integrate effective strategies to better serve transgender survivors and loved ones. A review of trans-inclusive federal legislation and advancements will provide information on both federal mandates to provide services and, more importantly, connect the dots for attendees on how these federal advancements can improve the safety and health of the transgender survivors they work with.
$75 regular, $35 student, $50 live stream

Brown Bag: CREATING ALTERNATIVES TO THE CRIMINAL/LEGAL SYSTEM THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED RESPONSES TO VIOLENCE
2016-09-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
Join SOL’s Lynne Sprague as she discusses:
Advocates of community-based alternative to violence assume that the relationships, families and communities in which violence occurs are also the very locations for long-term change and transformation. We know that friends, family, and community know most intimately the conditions that lead to violence as well as the values and strengths which can lead to its transformation. Knowing that involvement in the criminal justice system can be more harmful for some survivors and families, we seek to build a community that has viable solutions outside of the criminal justice system. Come hear about a local community-based accountability project that has been underway for over a year in the Denver-metro area.

NITA Expert Witness Training (sponsored by Violence Free Colorado)
2016-09-15 - 2016-09-16 | CO
Violence Free Colorado is pleased to announce an intensive, two-day Expert Witness Training by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) for rural advocates
September, 15th and 16th, 2016
Denver, Colorado
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: If you have been an advocate for at least 5 years, currently work in a rural community based Violence Free Colorado member program, and are interested in an intensive hands-on, interactive training this is a training opportunity that will enhance both your personal expertise and skills and strengthen legal advocacy across rural Colorado.
DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY: There are only 16 slots available: completing an application does not ensure you will be selected to attend this training. Spaces filled on a first-come/first-serve basis
IF YOU ARE SELECTED, you will be notified via email and will be asked to:
• Commit to both days of training
• Make a $250 deposit (refundable upon attendance)
• Create/submit a curriculum vitae.
o Need some help? No problem! Join Violence Free Colorado staff for a “CV how-to web call on August 30th at 11am
HOW TO APPLY: To fill out the application click here.

Webinar: Housing for Crime Victims Special Project
2016-09-22 10:00 - 23:30 | CO

5K Race Against Domestic Violence
2016-10-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Dawson Park in Longmont, CO, 1757 Harvard St, Longmont, CO, 80503
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley and LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative) will be co-hosting the 3rd Annual Race Against Domestic Violence 5K Run/Walk.
Proceeds from this annual, all-ages family event will benefit victims of domestic violence and their families. Entry fees will include snacks and a handsome t-shirt to commemorate your participation. Join us for a morning of fun while making a difference in the community.
Registration, Race Start, and Awards Location: East side of Dawson Park. Dawson Park is on the Southeast side of McIntosh Lake.
8:00am – Check-In Begins
8:50am – Welcome
9:00am – Race Starts
10:00am – Awards Ceremony
Please note that this event will be photographed for Safe Shelter and LEVI’s marketing purposes. If you have concerns about this, please speak to a staff member at check-in and we will ensure that no photographs of you are published in print or online materials.

Grape Stomp: Fundraiser for Violence Free Colorado
2016-10-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Water 2 Wine, 8130 S University Blvd, #110, Centennial, CO, 80122

Latinas Honoring Latinas
2016-10-02 10:30 - 13:30 | PPA Event Center, 2015 Decatur Street, Denver, CO, 80211
Awards Luncheon to support programming of Latina victims of domestic violence.

Offensively Delicious: A Fundraiser for Violence Free Colorado
2016-10-05 18:00 - 22:00 | McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80202
Offensively Delicious is a celebration of the craft and personality behind the beer industry. Laugh the night away with 10 breweries and 4 comedians. The event begins with a sampling from 10 breweries. At 8 PM brewers take the stage to crack some jokes. After the brewers’ stand-up, local and national comedians take the stage and are certain to leave the crowd rolling in their seats. Headliners for Offensively Delicious are Beth Stelling and Matt Braunger (bios below). This event is a nonprofit fundraiser for Violence Free Colorado. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
General Admission Tickets: $30
Preferred Seating: $40
ViewHouse VIP ticket: $75
The Breweries:
Alpine Dog
Brooklyn Brewery
Fort Collins Brewery
Great Divide
Lakefront Brewery
Liquid Mechanics
New Holland
Renegade
Shmaltz
Spangalang
Get your tickets at https://www.twoparts.com/event/offensively-delicious-2016!

Violence Free Colorado's DVAM Kickoff Event
2016-10-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Turnhalle at Tivoli, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO, 80217, United States
