Our first FreindRaiser to build friends and support for our programs. Free event with music and a fun raffle. When you enjoy a beverage that evening, $1 is donated to The Reciprocity Collective

Join Violence Free Colorado’s Amy Pohl to talk about what is in store in Colorado for DVAM 2017. She’ll share new resources and ideas and offer time for questions and brainstorming. It’s NOT too early to start your planning for October, and Violence Free Colorado can help!

We invite new and seasoned advocates to join us for this informative brown bag from Jenn Doe, COVA Trainer. COVA is in responsible for administering the newly created VOCA Emergency Fund and advocates across the state are eligible to apply on behalf of victims. This training will discuss the application process, eligibility requirements and ineligible expenses. Anonymous case studies will be highlighted to demonstrate challenges and successes related to the emergency fund, and ample time… Continue Reading Brown Bag: VOCA Emergency Fund Training

For more info, please contact Shannon Day, Violence Free Colorado Training and TA Manager: sday(at)violencefreeco.org.

Featured Speaker: Lu Rocha Register day-off as well. $89 Individual,$40 Student, Scholarships available as needed.

For people working with crime victims, it is important to understand the impact of the work that we do, recognize the signs of vicarious trauma, and identify ways to become trauma resilient. To do this, we must explore our current methods of coping and develop new tools to reduce the impact and incidence of vicarious trauma. Are the ways in which we cope sustainable enough to allow us to do our job effectively over time?… Continue Reading Understanding Vicarious Trauma Training

9:00am -10:15am: Victim Rights Amendment 10:15am-10:45am: VOCA Emergency Fund 11:00am -12:30 pm: Human Trafficking 101 1:30pm-3:30pm: Vicarious Trauma & Resilience

Join Nanette Chezum, Domestic Abuse Advocate, for an informative, casual conversation about the early warning signs of an abusive relationship, and the types of abuse that fall under the umbrella of domestic abuse. As a survivor of a verbally and psychologically abusive relationship, you can hear my story, understand early warning signs, and learn how you can help someone that is experiencing domestic abuse.