Domestic Violence Awareness Events in Colorado Springs
Startlingly, one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime, either of a loved one or from someone else. In Colorado Springs, residents of the city and the surrounding area are fighting back by attending domestic violence awareness events. The theme this year, “Colorado Men Making a Difference,” explores a different role in the domestic violence big picture – the role of men in preventing or reporting incidents around them.
If you or someone you know has been the victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE for help.
The Economics of Domestic Violence
What: Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler will present a speech on how much domestic violence really costs, based on her own research.
Where: Worner Campus Center, Gaylord Hall, 902. N. Cascade Ave.,
When: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 3
Pikes Peak Domestic Violence Summit
What: Established by a network of criminal justice agencies, community members and domestic violence treatment specialists, the Pikes Peak Domestic Violence Summit educates and trains people who work with domestic violence offenders and their families, such as judges, fund-raising chairpeople, probation, police and parole officers, social service workers, attorneys and counselors. Experts in the field usually lead the training that explains intervention, preventing domestic violence and recognizing when it’s happening.
Where: Elkhorn Lodge, 7300 Woodfill Road, Fort Carson, CO 80913
When: Oct. 5-6
Portraits for a Cause
What: Have your portrait taken by a professional photographer and make a suggested donation to TESSA, the primary agency dedicated solely to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller Counties in Colorado.
Where: Partners in Housing, 455 Gold Pass Heights/2525 Highway 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
When: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Oct. 8
Screening of “Happy”
What: Join TESSA and Inside/Out Youth Services for a screening of “Happy” starring Will Smith and based on a true story. Donations accepted.
Where: Armstrong Hall, Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
When: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26
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October 10th, 2011 at 11:09 am
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