Resources
Established in 1977, SafeHouse Denver is the only agency in the city and county of Denver that provides a full continuum of care to adults, children and youth experiencing domestic violence.
Community Education
SafeHouse Denver is proud to provide educational presentations and professional trainings on domestic violence to increase community awareness, encourage prevention and develop effective community responses.
These presentations can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your group and can be provided in both English and Spanish, virtually or in-person, at your location or at our onsite Conference Center. If you’re looking for something that you don’t see listed below, feel free to reach out!
Understanding DV Dynamics & Interventions (a.k.a. DV 101)
In this training, the presenter will break down the legal and operating definitions of domestic violence and help the audience to understand its roots in power and control. The training will cover the cycle of violence and how this cycle plays out in real case scenarios. The presenter will offer best practice strategies for basic crisis intervention and handling disclosures of domestic violence.
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Approximate Time Needed: 90 minutes
Target Audience: Community groups, service professionals, medical professionals
Suggested Donation*:
$175 for groups under 20 people; $225 for groups of 20-50
For nonprofit organizations or those primarily serving marginalized populations: $100 for groups under 20 people; $150 for groups of 20-50
For groups of larger than 50, please inquire for a suggested donation quote.
*These costs are suggested donations to cover the time, effort and expertise of the staff providing the education. However, SafeHouse Denver recognizes that education is vital, and no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Please reach out to us at communityed@safehouse-denver.org to learn more.
Overview of SafeHouse Denver Programs & Philosophy of Services
This presentation will offer a broad look at the continuum of services offered through SafeHouse Denver’s residential and nonresidential programming, and connect these services to SafeHouse Denver’s mission, vision and values. Information on accessing our services as well as how to connect with our programs as a community partner will be provided.
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Approximate Time Needed: 1 Hour
Target Audience: Community groups, advocacy groups, supporters
Suggested Donation*:
$125 for groups under 20 people; $150 for groups of 20-50
For nonprofit organizations or those primarily serving marginalized populations: $75 for groups under 20 people; $100 for groups of 20-50
For groups of larger than 50, please inquire for a suggested donation quote
*These costs are suggested donations to cover the time, effort and expertise of the staff providing the education. However, SafeHouse Denver recognizes that education is vital, and no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Please reach out to us at communityed@safehouse-denver.org to learn more.
Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence
Survivors and their children often still encounter abusive control post-separation through custody orders and shared parenting arrangements. This training will focus on the impacts of domestic violence exposure on children and the ways in which abusers use children as tools of abuse after separation. Strategies for coping with counter-parenting will be provided as well as information on ways to advocate within the civil legal system.
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Approximate Time Needed: 90 minutes
Target Audience: Child welfare workers, medical professionals, educators, advocacy groups, childcare providers
Suggested Donation*:
$175 for groups under 20 people; $225 for groups of 20-50
For nonprofit organizations or those primarily serving marginalized populations: $100 for groups under 20 people; $150 for groups of 20-50
For groups of larger than 50, please inquire for a suggested donation quote.
*These costs are suggested donations to cover the time, effort and expertise of the staff providing the education. However, SafeHouse Denver recognizes that education is vital, and no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Please reach out to us at communityed@safehouse-denver.org to learn more.
Domestic Violence Advocacy: Empowerment-Based, Trauma-Informed & Client-Centered
In this presentation, the basic tenets of advocacy-based domestic violence services will be explored. The presenter will review best practices in empowerment-based advocacy, trauma-informed care and client-centered modalities and discuss the ways in which these intersect, and at times, present common obstacles through which advocacy professionals must navigate.
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Approximate Time Needed: 2 Hours
Target Audience: Victim advocacy professionals, direct service workers, supervisors and managers
Suggested Donation*:
$250 for groups under 20 people; $300 for groups of 20-50
For nonprofit organizations or those primarily serving marginalized populations: $150 for groups under 20 people; $225 for groups of 20-50
For groups of larger than 50, please inquire for a suggested donation quote.
*These costs are suggested donations to cover the time, effort and expertise of the staff providing the education. However, SafeHouse Denver recognizes that education is vital, and no one will be turned away because of an inability to pay. Please reach out to us at communityed@safehouse-denver.org to learn more.
Need More Info?
For more information or to inquire about scheduling, please call Heather Schreck, Community Engagement Manager at 303-302-6130 or email hschreck@safehouse-denver.org.
External Resources
The following links are some of the many resources available for more information on domestic violence and dating violence:
We intentionally keep this list short so that people in crisis aren't overwhelmed by too many options. If you are seeking additional support in an area that isn't listed here, please feel free to call our 24-Hour Crisis & Information Line at 303-318-9989.