Join us for a comprehensive "Train-the-Trainer" workshop designed to equip clinical professionals with the tools to educate parents on the impact of domestic violence on youth. This session will review current statistics on children exposed to domestic violence, explore various types of abuse, and examine the generational cycle of violence. Discusses effects of childhood trauma, offender and victim behaviors, the direct impact on children and effective treatment. We will model the facilitation of this group, demonstrating exactly how to present this critical information to parents—both victims and offenders so parents can recognize the direct impact of IPV on their children. You will leave this workshop with a complete, ready-made group curriculum to expand the services offered at your clinic.
Clinical Director, Founder, and Co-Host, Southeast Counseling Center, Firefly Hope Collective, Forensic Friday podcast
Jeannine Anderson is a forensic psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and nationally recognized speaker with nearly two decades of experience working with high-risk and system-involved clients. She is a leader in forensic psychotherapy and intimate partner violence intervention, ha... Read More →
about Natalie Halcomb is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Domestic Violence Clinical Supervisor (DVCS) who serves as the Groups and Forensics Manager and Clinical Supervisor at the Center. A Colorado native, Natalie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary. With nearly ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, Natalie has dedicated much of her career to working within the criminal justice system and providing court-ordered treatment services. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals involved in domestic violence, substance use disorders, relationship conflict, anger management concerns, trauma, and other mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Natalie has extensive training in trauma-informed care and utilizes evidence-based approaches to help clients develop insight, strengthen emotional regulation, improve interpersonal functioning, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her specialized training includes Brain spotting, domestic violence treatment, substance use treatment, and forensic behavioral health services. In her leadership role, Natalie oversees the Groups and Forensics Team, providing clinical supervision, program development, and support to clinicians serving high-risk and court-involved populations. Prior to her counseling career, she worked and volunteered with adolescent programs, helping children and teens navigate developmental and life challenges. Natalie believes that effective counseling requires a balance of accountability, compassion, and personal growth. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can develop greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and pursue holistic wellness in mind, body, and spirit. <br>
We will provide the structure, responsibilities, and processes of El Paso County DHS when responding to child abuse and neglect allegations that involve domestic violence. We will walk through mandatory reporting requirements, definitions and indicators of various types of maltreatment, and the assessment tools used to determine child safety and risk. We will cover domestic violence‑specific safety planning, available community services, and DHS procedures for case initiation, treatment planning, and safe closure.
about Brooke Bjorneberg has been in the child welfare field for 16 years, the last 5 years as an Intake manager. She oversees 6 Intake teams to include 3 general teams, a co-located Law Enforcement team, the Sex Abuse team that is located at Safe Passage and the Institutional Abuse team.
Technology has transformed how teenagers communicate, connect, and express affection. However, it has also created new, invisible avenues for control, harassment, and surveillance. Constant exposure to online sexually explicit material and aggressive content skews a teen's perception of healthy relationships and may lead them to misinterpret controlling online behavior as love or affection. Misogynistic influencer culture further normalizes and encourages toxic relationship dynamics. Self-creation content platforms and Gen AI companions are blurring boundary lines and confusing young people's understanding of consent. Evidence shows online digital violence often escalates to in person abuse and violence. Through real-world case studies, current trends, and data, we will decode the subtle red flags of tech-based relationship abuse and examine the complex world of teen digital coercion. Attendees will leave with practical, trauma-informed strategies to guide teens toward building healthier digital connections.
Learn about the wide range of free services available for domestic violence survivors at the Pikes Peak Library District. You may already be familiar with our books and children’s programming, but did you know that library patrons get $7 of free printing per week that can help with printing court forms or evidence documentation? Or that there are free study rooms that people can book to attend virtual court hearings? Or that the children’s area is a safe place for custody exchange. The library also offers free GED, ESL and citizenship classes for survivors to gain more independence. Patrons can meet with a career navigator who can assist with updating their resume and searching for jobs. Additionally, the library has a legal research collection, free legal research help, and classes to assist survivors navigating the court system. You can also learn more about starting up a business or non-profit organization for ways to plan a path going forward. Our Community Resource Librarians can also help you connect with other organizations and services in our community in order to find housing support, food resources, and more. And that is just the tip of the iceberg! This session will give attendees a better understanding of important resources that domestic violence survivors can access at their local library.
Community Resources Librarian, Pikes Peak Library District
Brooklynn is a Community Resources Librarian for Pikes Peak Library District. She is originally from Iowa (go Hawks!) and has degrees in Ethics and Public Policy and Library Science. She helps patrons access services like low-cost legal aid and emergency housing and partners with... Read More →
Strategic Services Librarian – Law Collection, Pikes Peak Library District
Deborah Hamilton is the Law Librarian for Pikes Peak Library District. She has held this position since October of 2014. Prior to working for PPLD, Ms. Hamilton was the Learning Technologies Librarian for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where she helped to establish an... Read More →
