The Center on Domestic Violence Celebrates 20 Years of Service!
During the 2020-2021 school year, the Center on Domestic Violence will be celebrating 20 years of effecting change and ending violence. Twenty events throughout the year will commemorate our founders, shine a light on the profound impact that the Center has made in ending interpersonal violence and articulate our vision for the future.
We invite you to help us foster change in the lives of victims of domestic and sexual violence. Join us for any (all!) of the inspiring anniversary activities planned for the coming year and pledge your support for the Center’s future efforts bringing together our Many Stars committed to change into One Universe of peace and respect.
March 3, 2021 - Champions for Change virtual event!
No events currently scheduled.
Did you know?
- The Center on Domestic Violence has trained more than 6,265 advocates, researchers, and service providers in Colorado.
- In calendar year 2019, the staff of the CDV responded to 2,318 requests for training and technical assistance from campus, rural and youth serving gender violence programs across the country.
- In just six of Denver’s 207 public schools,197 children and youth were identified as experiencing sexual or domestic violence. Each of these students received counseling from CDV staff.
- The Center’s academic programs are unique in the nation. Nearly 200 alumni work across the U.S. and around the globe building effective systems of response to gender violence.
Many thanks to our anniversary partners and sponsors!
- Betty Wytias and Robert Sobel
- CityWide Banks
- CU Denver School of Public Affairs
- Leopold Brothers Distillery
- Lighthouse Writers Workshop
- The Initiative
- Wild Women Wineries
- Theresa's Fund - DomesticShelters.org
Past Events
20th Anniversary Launch Party
On the evening of October 24, 2019 the Center hosted a cocktail party to launch our year-long celebration of 20 years of service. People gathered on the roof top terrace of the Carla Madison Recreation Center in downtown Denver to hear a bit about the Center’s past accomplishments, its vision for the future and enjoy the lovely music of jazz pianist and singer Rekha Ohal.