With Violence Free Colorado's Pat Tessmer More info to come!

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… Continue Reading The Safe Shelter 2016 Symposium on Domestic Violence: Navigating the Power of Technology

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… Continue Reading Brown Bag: Advocacy Essentials

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… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 1

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… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 2

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… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 3

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… Continue Reading Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training-Day 4

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!

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