Statewide and National Training and Events

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Local (Colorado) 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 - 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 2008 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

December 7-9, 2008 - CO Regional Conference on the Health Care Response to DV Over 200 physicians, nurses, dentists, and other health care practitioners from the Rocky Mountain Region are expected to attend this three-day conference at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Conference Registration is now open. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.ucdenver.edu/domesticviolence/conference.

December 20, 2008 - Safety through Empowerment! Personal Safety Skills for Latinas Gain confidence and increase safety by learning physical, verbal, and mental self-protection techniques specific for women, regardless of size or strength. Mental and verbal skills include boundary setting, assertiveness techniques, power shout, knowledge of attacks and attackers, and vulnerable body targets. Physical techniques include snap kick, strikes to disable an attacker, and fighting stance. Latina-focused discussion topics will explore barriers and options to self-protection within Latina/o communities. For more information or to register (before 12/12 - space is limited) call Lisa at 303-329-9922x317 or prevention@raap.org.

January, 2009 - 6th Observance of National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) The National Center for Victims of Crime's Stalking Resource Center is proud to join the Office on Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice, to focus attention on the serious and deadly crime of stalking. Each year, more than one million women and nearly 4000,000 men in the United States are victims of stalking. This year's NSAM theme, "Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It." challenges communities to combat this dangerous crime by learning more about it and taking action. The Stalking Resource Center and the office on Violence Against Women will soon be launching the 2009 National Stalking Awar3eness Month Web site at http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org. The site will offer fact sheets, media tools, brochures, posters and artwork, and much more.

January 7-9, 2009 - CACP 3rd Annual Mid-Year Conference Held jointly with the County Sheriffs of Colorado, this mid-year Conference will take place at the Four Points Sheraton, 6363 Hampden Ave., Denver. For more information, or to register, visit http://www.csoc.org/sheriff_conference.asp

February 6, 2009 - A New Look at the Female Offender, Blue Sky Bridge Conference Save the date! 8am-4pm at the Radisson Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO. For more information, visit http://www.blueskybridge.org

July 8-10, 2009 - Working Together Today for a Safer Tomorrow, SOMB/DVOMB 3rd Annual Conference This conference will feature a Sex Offender/Offgense Specific track and a Domestic Violence Offense Specific track. Workshops and presentations of 120 minutes wil be held concurrently during breakout sessions. Click for more information.

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National Training

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: http://www.arte-sana.com/nuestras_voices_08.htm

February 2-4, 2009 - 2009 Vice/Internet Crimes & Sexual Exploitation National Conference Hosted by Law Enforcement Training Solutions and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, this training will be held at the Orleans Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information or to register, visit http://www.coptrain.com.

February 26-28, 2009 - The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian, & Gay Survivors of Abuse Q&A, 7th Annual National Institute This year's institute will be held at the Downtown Seattle Center Comfort Suites, Seattle, Washington. Click for more information. To register or for additional information, call 206-568-7777 or email.

March 1-6, 2008 - The National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) The NVAA is important to a broad range of service providers, and will be held at the American Airlines Training and Conference Center at 4501 Highway 360 South, Fort Worth, Texas. This 5-day, multi-level educational experience will match the full range of skills providers need today. For detailed information visit the OVC TTAC Website.

May 18-20, 2009 - International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Stalking Presented by EVAW International, this conference includes speakers that are some of the most respected in this field. Register by January 17, 2009 and save $100 off the Conference fee! For more information or to register, visit http://www.evawintl.org/conferencedetail.aspx?confid=7

June 22-24, 2009 - NCVC 2009 National Conference The National Center for Victims of Crime is currently seeking workshop proposals on a wide range of topics to be scheduled for either 90 or 180 minutes in length. For more information, visit http://www.ncvc.org and visit their "Conferences and Trainings" page. Deadline for proposals is November 21, 2008. Workshops will be selected and presenters notified by January 15, 2008.

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Calendar of Events

April - December, 2008 - Spa Services to Benefit Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) Need a little pick-me-up early in the week? Treat yourself on Tuesdays to any number of fabulous spa services, from haircuts to tanning, at Rita B Salon, 2827 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, where 50% of total proceeds on Tuesdays will directly benefit SPAN services for women and children. Call 303-778-2100 and make your appointment today.

December 4, 2008 - Asian Pacific Development Center Appreciation Open House You are invited to join Asian Pacific in recognition of your support and partnership of their programs and support. The Open House will be from 4-7pm at their Elmira office located at 1544 Elmira Street, Aurora. RSVP to 303-365-2959x107. There will also be an Asian Craft Sale for holiday shopping (credit cards accepted)!

December 6, 2008 - 14th Annual Santa's Sleigh Run Join the escorted motorcycle parade from the High Country Harley Davidson Dealership in Frederick at 3761 Monarch Street, to Shorty's at 3rd and Main in Longmont. Entertainment! Turkey Lunch! Door Prizes! Silent and Live Auctions! All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome in the parade. Register from 10-11am at High Country Harley Davidson Dealership. Motorcycles only in parade! Non-motorcycle riders can register at 11am at Shorty's. Cost is $15 per person. Fundraiser and Toy Drive: Participants are encouraged to bring new toys and/or visit the Giving Tree. For more information about the event, visit http://www.highcountryhog.com. Please RSVP to: Lee Hull, 720-339-9671. All proceeds benefit Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence.

January 18, 2009 - WASHINGTON, DC The Children's Inaugural Ball Join America's Children welcoming President Obama. Featuring Members of Congress and incoming members of the Obama Administration, arts, crafts, games, play areas, a story-time stage, and live music. Event will take place from Noon - 5pm at the Historical Society of Washington, DC, 801 K Street, NW at Mount Vernon Square. To receive information, exhibit, and/or request credentials, contact 2009@everychildmatters.org.

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