Community Meetings
Recovery Ambassador Training
Wednesday, December 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Advocates for Recovery Colorado present Recovery Ambassador Training.
Who is invited?
- Responders
- Case workers & Therapists
- Policy Makers
- Community Leaders
- ALL Members of the Public!!!
What you will learn:
- What is Recovery?
- Impact of Stigma
- Importance of Language
- Sharing the message of hope
Trainer: Tonya Wheeler, Executive Director of Advocates for Recovery Colorado
Lunch Provided!
Please RSVP by contacting Sean by email or at 720-769-9002.
Understanding Human Trafficking in Our CO Communities
A free statewide training
Wednesday, January 14 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Register to receive the Zoom link.
Please join the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking (LCHT) for an important training on how human trafficking is impacting our state and region. This human trafficking awareness training will cover federal and local laws, identification and complexities of disclosure, and local resources to support survivors. We will explore root causes of trafficking and the myriad of intersecting identities, vulnerabilities, and social and systemic inequalities that can lead to trafficking. Understanding root causes and complex trauma is key to recognizing the crime in its many forms.
What You Will Learn
- How to identify potential victims of labor and sex trafficking
- Colorado’s current response to human trafficking
- Resources for community members and professionals
Presented by Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, LCHT, combathumantrafficking.org. Contact Kristina@combathumantrafficking.org.
Social Media Recruitment, Grooming, and Exploitation
A free webinar tailored to parents and caregivers
Tuesday, January 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Register to receive the Zoom link.
Join the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking and Boulder Police Department for a free webinar on how traffickers use social media to recruit, groom, and exploit young people. The webinar will begin with a brief introduction by organizer Eliza Sultan. Our panel will share insights from Colorado cases, highlighting the warning signs, tactics traffickers use online, and strategies that help parents and caregivers protect youth. Attendees will also hear real survivor experiences, learn practical prevention approaches, and leave with resources to better recognize and respond to exploitation. A live facilitated Q&A session will give participants the chance to engage directly with the expert panelists listed below.
Featured Panelists
- Edna Munoz, Senior Investigator, Human Trafficking, 20th JD
- Patrick Williams, Sergeant, Colorado State Patrol Smuggling + Trafficking Division
- Brittany Chinn, Victim Specialist, FBI
- Gretchen Fair, Prevention Education Director, Blue Sky Bridge
- Clay Leak, Sergeant, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensics Lab ICAC Task Force
Presented by Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, LCHT, combathumantrafficking.org. Contact Kristina@combathumantrafficking.org.
AI 101 Session
Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk
Attend a for a free AI 101 session at Gilpin County Public Library to learn about artificial intelligence in an approachable, no-experience-necessary format.
Local resident Kristina Colson will provide an introduction to AI—what it is, how it works, and how you can use it safely and responsibly in everyday life. The session will include live demonstrations of popular AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, with plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Whether you're curious about the technology, want to learn practical applications, or simply have questions about AI, this session is designed to demystify artificial intelligence and help you understand how it's shaping our world.