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
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Local (Colorado) Training
August 10, 20101 - Domestic Violence Custody Cases: Making Safety the First Priority and Children's Potential the Second Custody courts developed practices to respond to domestic violence at a time when little research had been
conducted on the issue. Now, the research is available and it demonstrates that the standard practices used by
often unqualified professionals are working poorly for children. With thousands of children being sent to live
with abusers, and too many children dying, urgency is needed for reforming a broken, custody court system. The workshop will take place from 8:30am-4:30pm (registration begins at 7:30am) at St. Cajetan's Auraria Campus, Denver, CO. Registration fee is $75 ($35 for students) and includes lunch. Click for more information and a registration form.
Septemner 1, 2010 - A Coordinated Community Response to Elder Abuse Sponsored by the Justice Project for Older Adults of Denver and its founding member agencies, this FREE interactive seminar with national trainers, Bonnie Brandl and Carol Thompson of the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life will take place from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Wells Fargo Bank Hershner Room, 1740 Broadway, Denver.. The
training was created for the Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women Later in Life Program, U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. It is estimated that elder abuse occurs in 5% of the homes in our communities. With the nation’s elder population expected to double by 2020, the abuse of our oldest citizens could have a severe impact on our community, criminal justice system, and current service delivery. Participants will learn to build a coordinated
community response that enhances victim safety and is victim-centered. For more information or to register, email Linda.loflinpettit@denvergov.org or call 720-913-4979.
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.
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.
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National Training
July 31 - August 4, 2010 - National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) Conference, The Changing Faces of the Movement This conference will be held in Anaheim, California. Join hundreds of survivors, advocates, activists, service providers and allies for this critical conference as we examine the societal factors that perpetuate violence and propose effective solutions to bring about its end. For more information visit http://www.ncadv.org.
August 12 -15, 2010 - 24th Annual Parents of Murdered Children National Conference, Philadelphia, Pensylvania The conference is a wonderful opportunity for survivors to come together with other survivors and professionals for workshops and an opportunity to celebrate your loved one, and will take place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel, One Arrivals Road. Full registration is $220 which includes 5 meals and all workshops. There are also partial registration available; check the registration form on POMC’s website at www.pomc.org for details. The room rate is $89 plus tax. For more information, e-mail
delcoconf201000@msn.com.
August 22-25, 2010 - 36th Annual NOVA Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah Experience four full days of workshops and plenary sessions for new, intermediate, and advanced professionals and volunteers. For more information, visit http://www.trynova.org.
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.
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Calendar of Events
August 2, 2010 - VOICE Forum Meeting The next Victims Organized in Correctional Exchange (VOICE) forum meeting with the Colorado Department of Corrections is scheculed to take place from 6-8:30pm at the Denver Police Department District 3 at 1625 South University Boulevard in Denver. VOICE meetings are an opportunity for victims whose perpetrator is sentenced to the Department of Corrections to dialogue with the Colorado Department of Corrections. The topic for this meeting will be "life of an offender in community corrections and parole." These meetings are sponsored by the Colorado Department of Corrections, Voices of Victims, Parents of Murdered Children, and COVA.
August 10, 2010 - Voices for Victims and Pearl Street Grill Fundraiser The Pearl Street Grill will donate a percentage of its food revenue to support Voices of Victims, a Colorado non-profit organization that provides post-sentencing support to victims of violent crime. One out of every 250 people in the state is a victim of a violent crime each year! Help make a difference in their lives just by having lunch or dinner that day at the Pearl Street Grill, located at 1477 South Pearl Street, Denver. Reservations 303.778.6475, www.pearlstreetgrill.com
August 18, 2010 - WIN A PAIR OF DENVER BRONCOS SEASON TICKETS WINGS is having it's annual raffle ticket drive and you could be the winner! All proceeds will benefit WINGS' program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and will help keep their 17 support groups running for survivors and their loved ones. 1st Prize: One pair of season tickets to all Denver Broncos pre-season and regular home games in 2010. SEction 534, Row 27, Seats 11 & 12. 2nd Prize: Flip Video Camera (4GB). 3rd Prize: $50 Amazon.com Gift card. Raffle tickets are $10 each. To purchase, mail a check or stop by with cash to: 8725 W. 14th Avenue, STE 150, Lakewood, CO 80215. Call 303-238-8660 or email wings@wingsfound.org for more information.
August 22, 2010 - Pedal for Your Cause Bring your bicycle and join in at the 1st Annual Pedal For Your Cause!, with proceeds to benefit Assisted Cycling Tours. A $40 registration ($50 after Aug 7) includes light breakfast and drinks to start the day. Choose between a route of 10 or 25 miles and then join us after for a great lunch, music, silent auction, and much more! Additional lunches can be purchased for$10 per person. Tandems will be available to those with disabilities who would like to ride, but can't do so alone. For more information, or to register, click here.
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 2, 2010 - An Evening with Marilyn Van Derber This event, hosted by WINGS Foundation, Inc., will take place in Denver, CO (exact address to be announced) and will be from 5:30-8:30pm. More details to follow. Visit WINGS Foundation, Inc., website for more information and updates.
Do you have an event you'd like listed on COVA's Website? Email us at Colleen@ColoradoCrimeVictims.org
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