More info on this month's topic to come! Each month of 2015, you are invited to join Violence Free Colorado staff and experts from advocacy organizations around the state for a Brown Bag conversation!  We hope you’ll join us! For more information, please contact Beth Collins: ecollins(at)violencefreeco.org

This presentation will focus on Domestic Violence through the perspectives of child witnesses. Participants will develop an increased knowledge and awareness of characteristics of a Perpetrator of Domestic violence as seen through their child's eyes, specifically focusing on traumatic bonds and the impact of interviewing child witnesses of DV. They will understand the developmental and neurological impact on children who experience domestic violence and will learn interventions to assist children exposed to domestic violence, as… Continue Reading Through the Eyes of a Child: Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence

More info on this month's topic to come! Each month of 2015, you are invited to join Violence Free Colorado staff and experts from advocacy organizations around the state for a Brown Bag conversation!  We hope you’ll join us! For more information, please contact Beth Collins: ecollins(at)violencefreeco.org

Ever wanted to change the world but felt like the challenge was just too great? Many of the online tools that we use in our work and personal, everyday lives can be harnessed to create effective, long-lasting change. Many scoff at the use of online petitions, hashtags, and other new media tools for activism, but if properly used they are invaluable tools for the average citizen and organizations seeking social justice. During the workshop we’ll… Continue Reading Community Education Series

  Come enjoy an evening filled with delicious food from our favorite local restaurants along with a fabulous assortment of wines and local beers to try! There will be music by Gary Key and Friends, Amy Pohl from Violence Free Colorado (Violence Free Colorado) as our Keynote speaker and a large silent auction. Come enjoy a fun evening out while supporting the Grand County Advocates and our mission to end domestic and sexual violence here… Continue Reading 7th Annual Taste of Fall

Join Violence Free Colorado’s Amy Pohl and members from this year’s DVAM Workgroup to share resources and ideas for engaging your staff, survivors, and communities in domestic violence awareness activities this October. This is an opportunity to hear from Violence Free Colorado and others and to spread the word on what YOU are up to for DVAM: how you’re raising awareness in your communities and any events or activities you have planned. We’ll also discuss… Continue Reading Violence Free Colorado’s Brown Bag Series #9: DVAM: Around the State in 60 Minutes

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month PURPLE LIGHT NIGHTS Latina Safehouse Let a light shine on your porch or business from October 1-31st Remember those who lost their lives Support the survivors Bring hope to those still being abused “Domestic Violence Has NO Place In Our Community” Lights available at the Purple Light Nights Kick-Off The Kick-Off Program will include guest speakers from the community Featuring Master of Ceremonies Jesse Ogas Live Music with DJ Danny Valenzuela… Continue Reading Purple Light Nights Kick-Off

Join Violence Free Colorado and other programs around Colorado this Sunday, October 25th, at 5pm for a statewide movie night IN YOUR OWN HOME. That's right! You can interact with folks from around the state from the comfort of your couch. Choose a movie, invite some friends, pop some popcorn, and hop on Twitter or FB to share your thoughts! Use #DVAMColorado. We've even got Bingo Cards you can use.‬ In fact, you can play #DVAMColorado… Continue Reading Statewide At Home Movie Night