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.
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 →
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.
Children, Youth and Family Services Intake Manager, Department of Human Services
Brooke Bjorneberg, Children Youth and Family Services Intake Manager, 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 Pa... Read More →
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.
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 →
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.
Founder & Developer, The CARE Method® | Domestic Violence Expert Witness | Forensic Evaluator | Author, Vivus Counseling
Founder & Developer, The CARE Method® Domestic Violence Expert Witness | Forensic Evaluator | Author Doctoral Student Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (Trauma and Crisis), Walden University
Born in a small village in Northern Brazil, Eronilde "Nil" Buckley immigrated to the United States in 2007 in pursuit of higher education and a career dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by trauma and violence. Today, she is a domestic violence expert witness, forensic... Read More →
