Regional Victim Assistance Training – Cortez

Cortez City Police Department 608 N Park St, Cortez, CO

Please RSVP to mrobinson@cityofcortez.com by September 8, 2017. 8:00am -9:15am: Victim Rights Amendment 9:15am-10:00am: VOCA Emergency Fund 10:15am -11:45pm: Human Trafficking 101 1:00pm-3:00pm: Vicarious Trauma & Resilience

Regional Victim Assistance Training – Alamosa

S.L.V. Health Foundation Education and Conference Center 1919 Main Street, Alamosa, CO

Please RSVP to patricia@slvtucasa.net by September 8, 2017. 8:30am -9:45am: Victim Rights Amendment 9:45am-10:15am: VOCA Emergency Fund 10:30am -12:00 pm: Human Trafficking 101

Supporting LGBTQ Survivors of Violence – Presented by Survivors Organizing for Liberation (SOL)

COVA Training Room 1325 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

This workshop will introduce providers to LGBTQ communities, respectful language, and inclusive practices for supporting LGBTQ survivors of violence. Topics include terminology, common myths, barriers to accessing services, building blocks of gender and sexual orientation, and the impacts of privilege and oppression. Visit http://solcolorado.org/ to learn more about Survivors Organizing for Liberation (SOL).  

National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Rose Andom Center, 2nd Floor Training Room 1330 Fox Street, Denver, CO

Join us for the 10 year anniversary in honoring the memories of those lost to violence and acknowledge the impact of murder on families, and communities, and ways to support and serve survivors. The event will end with a procession for attendees to remember their loved ones. HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response will also have therapy dogs on-site for support. This event is free and open to the public. Co-Sponsors: The Front Range Chapter of Parents… Continue Reading National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims

Violence Free Colorado’s Denver DVAM Kickoff Event (and Stand Up Colorado Launch)

Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO

We're kickin' off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the launch of our statewide relationship violence prevention campaign, Stand Up Colorado, on October 1st! Join us for beer, food, games, a photobooth, and lots of fun outside of Union Station. Headed to the Rockies Game or Broncos Game? Great! Stop by on your way for some pregame festivities! It's all FREE.

COVA Human Trafficking 101 Webinar: What does Human Trafficking look like in Colorado?

Human trafficking involves the exploitation of someone for the purposes of compelled labor or a commercial sex act by force, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking victims are difficult to assist without targeted identification and referral efforts. Victims can be from anywhere in the world and this crime occurs in Colorado more often than you might expect. This training will raise awareness about Human Trafficking, offer insight to the types of human trafficking found in Colorado… Continue Reading COVA Human Trafficking 101 Webinar: What does Human Trafficking look like in Colorado?

Pints for the Place

WeldWerks Brewing Co. 508 8th Ave, Greeley, CO

Raise a glass to end domestic violence! Please join us between 5-8 p.m. for beer, burgers, brats and raffle prizes at our third fundraising night with WeldWerks Brewing Co., located at 508 8th Ave. in Greeley. ​One dollar of every pint purchased will be donated to us and food will be provided free of charge thanks to Thrivent Financial. If you haven't tried one of WeldWerks' award-winning brews, now's your chance!

Las (H)adas Opening: Survivor Art Exhibit

Museo de las Americas 861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO

The exhibition is celebrating local Chicana artists who have been working in their communities as activists, educators, and artists for the last 30 years. In hopes to provide a platform that opens a dialogue to strengthen the ideas surrounding women of color. Museo will be overtaken by large-scale installations that depict the multifaceted identities of women. Violence Free Colorado will be contributing a community installation of hundreds of butterflies that will carry the voices of… Continue Reading Las (H)adas Opening: Survivor Art Exhibit

Stand With Us -Champions for Change Free Breakfast

Stadium Club at the New Colorado State University Stadium 800-898 West Lake Street, Ft. Collins, CO

CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE BRINGS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVOR, MARY MARGARET FARREN, TO FORT COLLINS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Mary Margaret Farren speaks out to change the perception that domestic violence happens only to “weak women without resources.” FORT COLLINS, Colo. (September 28, 2017)- Crossroads Safehouse, a full-service domestic violence agency, is hosting a free community fundraising breakfast Oct. 19th in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will feature nationally-renowned advocate… Continue Reading Stand With Us -Champions for Change Free Breakfast