upcoming events

May - Nat'l Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month

 

Every May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Groups across Colorado and the U.S. are participating in the National Month by hosting activities that raise awareness on the issue. If you’re interested in engaging with your community, here are a few ideas:

• Plan a Flash Mob. Nothing like a well-coordinated “Surprise!” that gets people talking about the issues!
• Start a “Did You Know” Campaign with facts about unintended teen pregnancy. Wrap it up with the benefits of education and the costs of ignorance.
• Host a Brown Bag Series featuring different aspects of teen pregnancy. Include the perspectives of teen parents, parents, faith leaders and youth activists.
• Screen a Movie that starts the conversation. This can be a great way for people to talk about the issues without making it too personal.
• Create an Earned Media Event that will get positive media attention.
• Write an Opinion Piece in your local newspaper.

If you’re planning to host an event or want some help planning, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ! We’d love to spread the word about your event or help you plan.

05.14.12 Objectifying the Data

 

May 14, 2012 from 9am-12pm, Denver Mile High United Way - Heritage Room

 

Objectifying the Data - Evaluation 101

This 2 hour workshop will focus on the basics of Outcomes- based Program evaluation: the why and how of goals and objectives, logic modeling, collecting and using data. Learn simple, easy steps to evaluation that will reduce anxiety and bust evaluation myths. Please come with a logic model (if your program has one) or examples/struggles from your program evaluation as we will use real relevant examples and tools to make evaluation approachable, easier and maybe even fun.

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06.09.12 Self-Protection & Empowerment Training

Saturday June 9th 10:00AM-5:00PM

The Rape Assistance & Awareness Program is excited to offer the popular 6 hour Self-Protection & Empowerment Training (SET) classes at the Colorado Organization For Victim Assistance (COVA). COVA is located at 90 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80223. The classes are taught by well-trained female instructors with a background in self-defense and a dedication to the elimination of sexual violence and oppression. All classes (regardless of length) spend about 20% of class time on mental, 30% on verbal, and 50% on physical techniques. The SET program provides options for how to deal with a spectrum of circumstances, from harassment to potentially life-threatening situations.  SET classes are based on the fundamental principle that empowered, active resistance is effective.*


Saturday June 9th 10:00AM-5:00PM    
Cost: $60 per person

Women (ages 13+) will explore the following empowerment techniques:
* effective boundary setting through assertiveness techniques
* the truth about rape myths
* the power shout
* releases from various threatening holds
* fighting stance
* snap kick
* in-depth knowledge of attacks and attackers
* vulnerable body targets


To sign up for this training or learn more about these or any of our menu services available through the Prevention & Education Department at RAAP, please contact John Nelson, Director Of Prevention & Education at 303-329-9922 x 317 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
*The use of self-defense techniques is a personal choice; the victim of an assault is NEVER at fault, no matter what actions they choose to take or not take

06.11-13.12 Colorado Advocacy In Action 2012

 

June 10-13, 2010 Vail, Colorado

Colorado Advocacy in Action is the only statewide conference specific to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence advocacy and is intended for victim service providers as well as affiliated professionals. It also provides an opportunity for advocates in the sexual and domestic violence field to connect with their counterparts and build a collective voice to further our work to end sexual and domestic violence in Colorado.

The Colorado Advocacy in Action Conference is co-hosted annually by the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA).

The Coalitions collaborate on this event in order to provide training and education that is based on best and promising practices for addressing sexual and domestic violence, and to ensure that services for survivors are as consistent and comprehensive as possible.

For mor information about the event, click here.

To register, click here.