Alternatives to Violence offers training free to businesses, schools, faith-based organizations and professionals in our community who want to learn more about working with individuals in trauma, specifically domestic violence, sexual violence or human trafficking. For further information, please contact our office at 970-669-5150.
Training Topics 2026
Domestic Violence 101
This training includes all basics of domestic violence, including definitions, statistics and facts. We will explore types of abuse, the cycle of abuse, introduce educational tools, such as the power and control wheel and equality wheel, as well as discuss red flags and lethality indicators. This class is an entry-level course for those who want to know more about DV and how to work with clients.
Sexual Violence 101
This training will include all basics of sexual violence, including definitions, statistics and facts vs. myths. We will also explore consent, types of sexual violence, and its impact on those who experience it. This is an entry-level course for those who want to know more about sexual violence and how to work with clients.
Teen Dating Violence for Adults
This course will cover what teen dating violence looks like and how to recognize it. We will discuss how this may look in real life, the danger of social media and the importance of talking to youth about dating violence. This is an entry-level course for adults who work with young people.
Beyond the Chair
Created for those working as, or studying to be, hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists. This training covers domestic violence basics, as well as how you might recognize domestic violence among those you work with in the chair. We will cover some guidance on how to address possible signs of abuse, as well as local resources to provide when needed. This is an entry level training ideal for salon staff or those in cosmetology school.
Healthy Relationships for Youth
This training will cover what dating violence is, and what it can look like. We will cover boundaries, consent, safety planning, as well as red flags and green flags you might find in a partner. This training is entry-level for youth who would like to set themselves up for healthy relationships, now and in the future.
*This can also be presented as "Healthy Friendships" for younger audiences.*
ATV Services
This is a basic training to discuss Alternatives to Violence (ATV) and our many programs. We will discuss both residential and non-residential programs, ATV's history, as well as how ATV works in our community. We will also discuss how ATV collaborates with other agencies. This is an entry-level course for anyone who wants to know more about ATV.