This all- ages annual sporting event offers an opportunity to participate in a healthy activity in beautiful surroundings while raising awareness about domestic violence in our community. Individual or team registration welcome. Entry fees include healthy snacks and a neck gaiter. Proceeds from your participation will support the victims and survivors of domestic abuse served by Safe Shelter St. Vrain Valley and LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative). Pre-registration is recommended.

The Not OK No k is a 0.0km race for a Violence Free Colorado! Because relationship violence is NOT OK, and we envision a Colorado were 0.0 people experience relationship abuse! Don't lace up your running shoes! This beginner race course starts at the door and ends at the bar, where you can order a specially brewed beer to benefit the work of Violence Free Colorado. 'Racers' receive: A classic oval Euro-style 0.0k sticker that… Continue Reading Not OK No k (DVAM Kickoff Event)

The Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) will now be offering quarterly Application Assistant training's from our Denver office! In this two-hour training, attendees will be provided with a general overview of how the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program works and how ACP services can strengthen a survivor’s safety plan. Those who wish to become registered Application Assistants can complete the process at the end of the presentation.   If you would like to RSVP, please email our Outreach… Continue Reading Application assistant training for the Colorado ACP

Join us for this 2-day event designed with unique aspects for engagement and solid learning objectives! Concurrent breakout sessions will explore understanding of the mental and physical impact and prevalence of dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, warning signs, how to respond and disclose as a victim or bystander, and prevention strategies. Speakers include presenters from: Boulder County District Attorney’s office; Break the Cycle; Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA); Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking;… Continue Reading Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley Safe Shelter Symposium on Domestic Violence: Dating Abuse & Sexual Assault

In this two-hour in person training, attendees will be provided with a general overview of how the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program works and how ACP services can strengthen a survivor’s safety plan. Those who wish to become registered Application Assistants can complete the process at the end of the presentation.  

Have you been hearing about asylum seekers in the news lately? Have you wondered how an asylee is different from other types of immigrants? The Asylee Outreach Project is a collaboration between the Colorado Refugee Services Program, African Community Center, Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains, and the International Rescue Committee to identify gaps in communication and service access. The Asylee Outreach Project presentation for service providers aims to share information about who asylees are, the… Continue Reading Webinar: The Asylee Outreach Project

All October, join Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley's Legacy Campaign, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month How businesses and individuals can support Safe Shelter: Donate securely on line or by check Donate a portion of proceeds from your business’ product(s) or service(s) Display awareness brochures/poster in your businesses’ window Promote our work and your support on social media Learn more at our Legacy Campaign page on our website!

Rise Above Violence's 5th Annual Art Above Violence Event Bringing Help, Hope and Healing to Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault through the Arts Saturday, October 10th • 6pm Virtual Show will be Live-Streamed to a private YouTube Channel Individual Show Ticket - $15 Couple Show Ticket - $25 Large Family/Small Group Ticket - $50 Purchase tickets here. For more information, visit their website.

Colorado-Specific Research on Child Custody Evaluators October 13 at noon (MST) Little is known about Colorado child custody evaluations and the professionals who complete them. Almost no public data can be located regarding evaluator backgrounds, how many custody evaluations occur in Colorado every year, and how many involve allegations of intimate partner violence (IPV). Effectively assessing IPV in child custody disputes is critical to ensure decision-making abilities and parenting time orders are ultimately in the… Continue Reading Violence Free Colorado October Brown Bag