Sometimes it's easier to understand our youth when we know what their brains are doing. Come learn the basics of the brain and adolescent development so you can be more informed about how their decisions are being made. To register for the webinar, please visit: http://www.safesheltertera.org/webinars/

Advocacy Initiated Response (AIR): Although many of our member domestic violence programs are already utilizing this approach, many are just now looking at how an advocacy initiated approach can increase safety and services for domestic violence victims. Understanding that at the first sign of conflict in the home, the immediate involvement of community based advocates can be crucial to preventing future injury creates a shift in how that initial victim contact occurs. Please join us… Continue Reading Brown Bag Series #3: Advocate Initiated Response

Violence Free Colorado announces our virtual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day! Violence Free Colorado is pleased to announce our virtual Legislative Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD) webinar! Please plan to join Lydia Waligorski, Public Policy Director, on Tuesday, March 17th from 11:30-1PM. Participation in the LEAD webinar will equip you with information on current proposed legislation to advocate effectively in support or opposition of bills that impact that impact survivors with your state legislators, advancing… Continue Reading Violence Free Colorado’s Virtual LEAD Event

Join us for the most highly anticipated event of the year! This year's event will be the BIGGEST and BEST yet, featuring acrobatic performances, artistry, Cajun food and cocktails, a live auction and DJ! Purchase your ticket now - they're going fast! Doors open at 6:00p.m. Individual tickets $50 Tables $350 (8 seats) - Enter Promo Code TABLE8 and enter your 7 guests' names. Student Discount (Enter Promo Code STUDENT. *Must be 18 or older… Continue Reading 5th Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse as a Confidential Community-based Advocate While confidentiality is part and parcel for community-based advocacy, what does that mean around mandated reporting? What about when working with adolescents? What about providing advocacy for children? Is there a difference between sexual assault and domestic violence? What can seem cut and dry, can lead to question after question. Advocates usually have the best answers concerning safety and well-being based on the experience of… Continue Reading Violence Free Colorado’s Brown Bag Series #4

With a focus on children, this 2-day event will bring together multidisciplinary national and regional experts presenting in the fields of therapeutic interventions, cultural and developmental considerations, and judicial and legal systems. Register now at www.safesheltersymposium.org.

Day 2 With a focus on children, this 2-day event will bring together multidisciplinary national and regional experts presenting in the fields of therapeutic interventions, cultural and developmental considerations, and judicial and legal systems. Register now at www.safesheltersymposium.org.