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2026 Pikes Peak Domestic Violence Summit



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Wednesday, October 28
 

9:00am MDT

Registration & Check-in
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am MDT
Garden Pavilion - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

9:15am MDT

Designated Work Space
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:15am - Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm MDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:15am - Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm MDT
Bailey Boardroom - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

9:15am MDT

Self-Care Space
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:15am - Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm MDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:15am - Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm MDT
Broadmoor Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

9:30am MDT

Opening Keynote: What Domestic Violence Teaches Us About Justice, Healing, and Hope
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am MDT

Speakers
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Jesse Leon

President, Alliance Way
Jesse Leon is the award-winning author of I’m Not Broken and No Estoy Roto, published by Penguin Random House. His work chronicles his journey from surviving trauma, addiction, and homelessness to becoming a global advocate for healing, resilience, and transformation. As a speaker, executive coach, and consultant, Jesse works with organizations across the worl... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:00am MDT
Garden Pavilion - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

11:15am MDT

CSPD Case Study
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Detective Herrera investigated a domestic violence stalking case in which the two involved parties had never met in person and had a virtual relationship. Although the two had never met in real life, manipulation, control, power, coercion and punishment were evident and demanding. This presentation includes images, recordings and interview snippets with sensitive content.  
Speakers
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Samantha Herrera

Detective, Colorado Springs Police Department
Detective Samantha Herrera has been with CSPD since March of 2018. She has worked in both the Stetson Hills and Gold Hill patrol divisions, became a Police Training Officer, and DV subject matter expert, joined the Negotiator unit where she was nationally certified in 2022 and is... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Carriage House - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

11:15am MDT

Domestic Violence and Children: Understanding Barriers to Leaving and Safety Planning
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT

Speakers
avatar for Vanessa Adkinson, M.S.

Vanessa Adkinson, M.S.

Founder & CEO, P31 Home
Vanessa Adkinson, M.S., is the Founder and CEO of P31 Home, a crisis navigation and safety planning consulting company built to serve as a trusted space where helpers go for help. With a Master’s in Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Human Services, she supports... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Milton Proby Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
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11:15am MDT

How Offenders Learn About the Effects of DV on Children
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
This training will focus on how some providers are able to provide education in relation to how domestic violence impacts children. This presentation will focus on different interventions that are used in group sessions to assist clients in internalizing this skill. The presenter will review and/or answer questions on how this addresses the male, female and LGBTQ+ population. The presentation will review handouts and homework assignments that are assigned and presented during group sessions. With this presentation the attendee's should walk away with an understanding on how this can be addressed in a treatment setting. 
Speakers
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X Turner

Xaviera Turner, LCSW, LAC, DVCS, SOMB Clinical Supervisor - Adults & DD/ID, earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Colorado State University-Pueblo (2017) and her Master of Social Work from Newman University (2018) in Colorado Springs, CO. Xaviera is a licensed clinical social worker... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm MDT
Spencer Penrose Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

12:15pm MDT

Lunch On Your Own
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm MDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:15pm - 1:30pm MDT

1:45pm MDT

In Their Own Words: Survivor Stories of Resilience & Healing
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
TESSA will host a survivor panel featuring individuals who will share their lived experiences, personal insights, and perspectives on the support survivors need from service providers and the broader community. This conversation will center survivor voices while highlighting opportunities to strengthen trauma-informed responses to domestic violence.
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT

1:45pm MDT

Machismo & Domestic Violence: Understanding the Cultural Lens
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT

Speakers
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Milton Proby Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

1:45pm MDT

New Rules, Real Impact: Legal Updates That Matter for Survivors
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
This presentation will provide an overview of recent and emerging legal changes affecting domestic violence survivors in family law and housing matters. Participants will learn how these changes impact survivor safety, stability, and access to justice, and how attorneys, advocates, law enforcement, and community partners can work together to better support survivors navigating the legal system.
Speakers
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Alexandra Vargo

Assistant Supervising Attorney, Family Law, Colorado Legal Services
Alexandra Vargo is an attorney with Colorado Legal Services, where she advocates for survivors of domestic violence through legal representation, education, and community collaboration. Her practice focuses on family law and protection orders, with an emphasis on survivor safety and access to justice... Read More →
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Haley Edmonds

Staff Attorney, Housing, Colorado Legal Services
Haley Edmonds is an attorney with Colorado Legal Services' Housing Unit, where she provides free legal assistance to low-income tenants facing eviction. Since the passage of HB25-1168, which created new protections for domestic violence survivors in eviction proceedings, Haley has been passionate abo... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT
Spencer Penrose Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

1:45pm MDT

The Effects of Children Witnessing Intimate Partner Violence : Train the Trainer Workshop
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT

Speakers
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Alice Munsch, LCSW

Supervisory Social Worker, Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Fort Carson
Alice Munsch, LCSW, is a Supervisory Social Worker for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Fort Carson, Colorado, bringing 11 years of service to military families. She oversees critical assessment and treatment programs for intimate partner violence and child maltreatment. Her... Read More →
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Teresa Judy, LCSW

Supervisory Social Worker and Deputy Chief, Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Fort Carson
Teresa Judy, LCSW, is a Supervisory Social Worker and Deputy Chief at the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at Fort Carson, CO, where she has worked for 12 years. FAP specializes in the assessment and treatment of family maltreatment for Service Members and their families. Throughout... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm MDT

3:00pm MDT

Beyond Supervision: the 4th Judicial District's Proactive Approach to Reducing Recidivism Through Engagement
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
What happens when probation moves beyond traditional supervision and into the community? Join us for an interactive session showcasing how innovative community partnerships are transforming the way we engage, educate, and build trust. Discover how current and emerging research on evidence-based supervision is shaping probation practices in El Paso and Teller Counties, and learn how these strategies are being put into action to improve outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
Participants will also experience an abbreviated version of In Their Shoes, an immersive activity that offers a firsthand look at the challenges and perspectives explored during our student outreach programs. Whether you're a probation professional, community partner, educator, or simply interested in innovative approaches to community supervision, you'll leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and inspiration to strengthen engagement in your own work. 
 
Our team brings together a combined 20 years of experience in Colorado's judicial and probation systems, with expertise spanning juvenile and adult supervision, domestic violence, mental health, and rehabilitation. 

Speakers
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Johnna Baylor

Juvenile Probation Officer, 4th Judicial Probation Department
Johnna Baylor has served as a Juvenile Probation Officer for four years, supervising youth and young adults ages 10 to 25 who have committed offenses as minors. She holds dual bachelor's degrees from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Psychology and Criminal Justice... Read More →
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Lindsay Schmidt

Probation Officer, 4th Judicial Probation Department
Lindsay Schmidt has been a Probation Officer with Colorado's 4th Judicial District for more than four years, supervising an adult domestic violence offender caseload. She earned a bachelor's degree in Organizational Development with a minor in Human Resource Management. Her professional background a... Read More →
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Shannon Steinmetz

Probation Officer, 4th Judicial Probation Department
Shannon Steinmetz has been with the Colorado Judicial Branch for 11 years, beginning her career on the court side in Weld County before joining probation in Colorado Springs in 2019. She has served as a probation officer for five years, first supervising standard adult caseloads and now specializ... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT

3:00pm MDT

Intergenerational Trauma and Accountability: Seeing Domestic Violence Through a Child’s Eyes
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT

Speakers
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Elizabeth Farris, LCSW, LAC

Owner/Director, Sunrise Counseling and Wellness
Elizabeth Farris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor and the founder of Sunrise Counseling and Wellness, an agency devoted to providing comprehensive, person-centered, treatment for individuals impacted by substance use and trauma. With years of... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Spencer Penrose Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA

3:00pm MDT

Working with Native Survivors of Violence
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Sweetgrass Advocacy staff who are devoted to supporting, protecting and uplifting Native survivors will speak about their program, why cultural advocacy matters, barriers our Native community faces, MMIR prevention, responding in a survivor-centered way and how others can collaborate. It is important to know that Native Americans are still here. Although we face disproportionate rates of violence, we are a resilient community working to heal and make a difference for future generations by breaking cycles and creating pathways within a colonized system not built for us. 
Speakers
avatar for Monycka Snowbird

Monycka Snowbird

Program Director, Sweetgrass Advocacy
Monycka Snowbird (Ojibwe), Program Director- [email protected].  Monycka is a Domestic Violence Treatment Advocate, a certified Domestic Violence Tribal Advocate and a Sexual Assault Tribal Advocate through the National Tribal Training Institute. Monycka was on the Native Advisory Council for 25 years and served on the board of directors for... Read More →
avatar for Shauna Jackson

Shauna Jackson

Program Support & Advocate, Sweetgrass Advocacy
Shauna Jackson (Navajo), Program Support and Advocate - [email protected] is certified Domestic Violence Tribal Advocate and a Sexual Assault Tribal Advocate through the National Tribal Training Institute and is certified in adult mental health first aid. She was... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Milton Proby Room - The Penrose House Conference Center 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
 
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