Statewide and National Training and Events
Ongoing Training
Ongoing - HealthBridge Alliance's F.I.R.S.T. Workshop (Finding Inner Resiliency for Secondary Trauma) to build resiliency against secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, revitalize your passion for your work, and learn to care for yourself. For the Workshop Schedule, click here.
Ongoing - SOMB trainings for stakeholders The Office of Sex Offender Management at the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice is available to provide a variety of trainings for stakeholders that are in need of training. Click for a list of trainings provided and how to access those trainings.
Ongoing - Rape Assistance And Awareness Program (RAAP) The Rape Assistance and Awareness Program welcomes all women and girls (ages 9 and up) to learn, in a safe environment, information and skills to strengthen their awareness and confidence through verbal, mental, and physical self-protection techniques specifically useful for women. SET classes are based on the fundamental principle that empowered, active resistance is effective. Click here for a brochure and 2010 Class Schedule.
Ongoing - Ending Violence Against Women Project A Multi-disciplinary Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Training Program. The EVAW Project conducts trainings for persons working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases, including: law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, victim advocates, social workers, probation officers, and all other professionals and interested community members. POST and CLE credits are offered. To view the EVAW Training Calendar, click here.
Ongoing - Master's in Criminal Justice Degree Program on Domestic Violence (PDV) Offered by the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center Graduate School of Public Affairs. For more information, a list of courses offered, and/or to register, click here.
Ongoing - County Sheriff's of Colorado/Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police are introducing a new crime scene series for patrol officers and experienced investigators in the NE region of Colorado. For more information, click here.
Ongoing - On-Line Training Institute (OLTI), developed by End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International, brings state-of-the art training to anyone who is interested, on the topic of criminal justice response to sexual assault. This On-Line Training Institute provides the opportunity for interested professionals to expand their knowledge of cutting-edge developments in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault, with particular emphasis on those crimes committed by someone who is known to the victim (i.e. non-strangers). For more information, visit www.evawintl.org/onlinetraining.aspx. (Colorado POST has approved all 11 modules in the On-Line Training Institute for Colorado law enforcement officers!)
Ongoing - National Alliance on Drug-Endangered Children This new website includes information, resources and some great training opportunities. To view training opportunities that address this important issue, visit http://www.nationaldec.org/training/training.html
Ongoing - Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center OVC offers a mix of new and established workshops! It's never too early to begin planning for your training needs. Click here to view the next round of workshops offered by OVC. Learn and be inspired. Visit: https://www.ovcttac.gov/trainingCenter/index.cfm
Ongoing - HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties Because understanding and honoring the end of life is an important part of living well, HospiceCare is committed to offering community education on all aspects of dying, death, loss and grief. Visit: http://hospicecareonline.org/education/community_presentations.php
Back to Top
Local (Colorado) Training
September 9, 2010 - Considerations when working with Victims who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing This workshop will be presented by DOVE: Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Women and Children. The workshop will be held in the Colorado Springs area from Noon-2pm. Registration is required by September 3. For more information, or to register, contact DOVE at ashley@deafdove.org or check their website at http://www.deafdove.org.
September 9, 2010 - Domestic and Sexual Violence Expert FOCUS GROUP Please join the Denver/Aurora Teen Dating Violence Prevention Initiative for a dialogue around: What are the strengths and challenges in our community to address Dating Violence amount Teens? What are possible solutions? This group will be held from 11:30am-1pm at Mile High United Way, Heritage Room. Lunch will be provided and a $10 stipend. Please RSVP to Mary Hillsman at mary@creativexcellence.com.
September 11, 2010 - Advanced Techniques in Spiritual Healing and Recovery Workshop Don't miss out - this is the last Advanced workshop in the Denver Metro Area until 2011! (Prerequisite: Spiritual Healing and Recovery Introductory Workshop). The Training will take place in Centennial. To register or for more information, call 303-377-0293 or email maryshope@qwestoffice.net.
September 15-17, 2010 - Annual Conference of the Colorado Association of Sex Crimes Investigators Silvertree Hotel & Resort, Snowmass Village. The conference features Dr. Peter Collins on “Pedophilia, Paraphilias, and Online Offenders,” Dr. Sharon Cooper, M.D. on “Victim Impact of Child Pornography”, Dr. Kim Rossmo on “Criminal Investigative
Failures,” Det. Donald Newcomer on “Inside the Mind of a Serial Rapist” and Attorney George Brauchler on “Defense and Prosecutorial Perspective for Trial Advocacy Preparation.” The Conference registration fee is $250 and the registration
deadline is September 3. For more information, call 303-987-7210 and register online at www.CASCI.net.
September 21 and September 22 - Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Forum United States Senator Michael Bennet and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships have two Forums planned that will highlight a variety of financial and substantive resources and opportunities that exist to strengthen and assist community-based nonprofits. The White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships works to build bridges between the federal government and nonprofit organizations, both secular and faith-based, to better serve Americans in need. Register for either event by visiting: http://www.bennet.senate.gov/services/workshops/
--Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 1-3pm, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 633 E. Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO
--Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 1-3pm, Pathways - Temple Events Center, 1595 Pearl Street, Denver, CO
October 1, 2010 - Advanced Domestic Violence Seminar: The State of Civil Law & Best Practices in 2010 This seminar will take place at 1900 Grant Street, 3rd Floor, in Denver, from 8am-4:30pm. A webcast is available. Cost will be $20 for students and advocates, $60 for Attorney's, Legal Professionals, and Judges. For more information contact Jill Lafrenz at 303-824-5333 or jlafrenz@cobar.org.
October 20, 2010 - Southern Colorado Domestic Violence Symposium: Domestic Violence Considerations in a Changing Society This Symposium will be held from 8am-5pm at the Colorado State University - Pueblo, Occhiato Center. Cost is $75. There is an Educators Forum the evening before from 6:30-8:30pm (no charge for this session). For more information or to register contact Sharon Blackman at 719-545-1665.
November 7-10, 2010 - 22nd Annual COVA Conference "Leap to Leadership" is the theme for this year's 22nd Annual COVA Conference. Visit our Conference pages.
Back to Top
National Training
September 13, 2010 - Vicarious Trauma Presented by COVA and hosted by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, this training will be held at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112, from 6:30-8:30pm. Please RSVP to Dan at COVA (dan@coloradocrimevictims.org) and include full name, email address, and phone number for each attendee.
September 14-16, 2010 - 2010 National Center for Victims of Crime Conference The theme of this year is Victim-centered, Practice-based, Research-informed The Conference will be held in conjunction with the National Crime Victim Bar Association's 2010 National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is sponsored by the New Orleans Family Justice Center, Metropolitan Center for Women and Children, the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault, and the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana. For more information visit http://www.ncvc.org/education.
September 18-30, 2010 - 18th Annual Four Corners Indian Country Conference: Set the Silent Free, Santa Fe, New Mexico This Conference will commemorate 15 years of the Violence Against Women Act and will take place at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Hotel, 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information or to register visit www.buffalothunderresort.com.
Back to Top
Calendar of Events
September 25, 2010 - 2010 National Day of Remembrance This annual day of remembrance for homicide
victims will be held on the Plaza of the new Justice
Center on Colfax Avenue in downtown Denver,
most likely from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event,
held nationwide since September 2007, is an opportunity
for the families and the community to honor
the memories of murder victims and recognize the
impact on surviving family members and loved
ones. The ceremony will feature an address by a victim
who has made a positive impact on the lives of
victims, and families/friends of homicide victims
are invited to come to the podium to honor their
loved one by presenting a picture along with the
person’s name, date of birth and date of death.
The event is co-sponsored by the Denver Police
Department, Voices of Victims, Parents of Murdered
Children, the Denver District Attorney’s Office,
Victim Services Network, and COVA. More information will be posted as it is available.
October 1, 2010 - An Evening with Marilyn Van Derber This event, hosted by WINGS Foundation, Inc., will take place at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy (Wadsworth & Alameda) in Lakewood from 6-8pm. Tickets are $72 which includes drinks, hors d' oeuvres, and entertainment. Don't miss this exciting evening with Marilyn Van Derbur, former Miss American from Colorado and acclaimed author of Miss America by Day. After surviving 13 years of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, Marilyn Van Derbur has inspired millions of survivors and their supporters with her healing presence, motivational words, and personal journey. This event will be an uplifting fundraiser for WINGS and an inspirational program for everyone present. Visit WINGS Foundation, Inc., website for more information or to register, or call 303-238-8660.
October 16, 2010 - Casino Royale You are invited to join Denver Children's Advocacy Center for an unforgettable evening of Bond-style glamour and thrills as founder and champion, Matt Hogan, is honored. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live and silent auction, and games and surprises will all be included. Proceeds support the work of DCAC. Never say never to the mission of Denver Children's Advocacy Center. For more information or to purchase tickets contact 303-825-3850 or visit www.denvercac.org.
Do you have an event you'd like listed on COVA's Website? Email us at Colleen@ColoradoCrimeVictims.org
Back to Top
