Violence Free Colorado

What Violence Free Colorado does

Violence Free Colorado is a 501(c)(3) statewide domestic violence coalition founded in 1977 (originally as the Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, rebranded in 2017) and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The organization does not provide direct crisis services to survivors; instead, it serves as a centralized coordination, training, and policy hub for a network of member domestic violence programs, community partners, court professionals, and individual advocates across all Colorado counties. Survivors are connected to local member agencies via a searchable statewide resource map, and VFC also coordinates referrals to national hotlines including the National DV Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and loveisrespect.

The organization's core products and services fall into four buckets: (1) Technical Assistance & Training — expert-led, customized, trauma-informed capacity-building for member organizations, available in multiple languages; (2) the Online Learning Center (OLC) — a TalentLMS-hosted on-demand e-learning platform offering 1.5–3 hour courses with certificates of completion, including a specialized six-course CFI/PRE bundle that satisfies Colorado's HB21-1228 training requirements for court professionals; (3) the Public Policy Program — state and federal legislative advocacy, with measurable recent impact including the coalition-backed Proposition KK campaign (approved November 2024) expected to raise approximately $39 million annually for victim services; and (4) annual convenings including the Housing & Economic Justice Summit, the Violence Free Colorado Summit: Thrive and Rise, Bilingual/Bicultural Denver Convenings, and the CAIA Conference (co-hosted with CCASA).

VFC's revenue model is hybrid and nonprofit-typical, combining (a) tiered recurring membership dues — DV Program members pay 0.3% of annual DV program budget capped at $1,000/year, with Community Partner ($250), Individual ($100), and Student ($25) tiers; (b) Online Learning Center access fees for non-members ($25–$350 depending on course/bundle/scope); (c) tax-deductible donations including Colorado Gives Day contributions; and (d) federal grants such as DOJ Office on Violence Against Women Award No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00867-STA. The customer base spans nonprofit DV programs (primary), allied community partners, court professionals, individual advocates, students, and survivors as end-referral beneficiaries.

Name

Violence Free Colorado

Legal name

Violence Free Colorado

Website

https://violencefreecolorado.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Violence Free Colorado is a 501(c)(3) statewide domestic violence coalition founded in 1977 that provides training, technical assistance, public policy advocacy, and survivor resource coordination to DV programs, community partners, court professionals, and individual advocates across Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Support Services (611710), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Gun Violence Prevention & Public Safety Policy Advocacy (BPAGAFAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Victim advocacy
• Coalition training
• Public policy advocacy
• Survivor support resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Violence Free Colorado generates revenue through tiered membership fees. Domestic Violence Program members pay 0.3% of their annual DV program budget (capped at $1,000 per year). Community Partner members pay $250 per year, Individual Members pay $100 per year, and Student Members pay $25 per year. Scholarships are available.
2. Online Learning Center Non-Member Access Fees: Non-members can access the Online Learning Center for fees: Single course (6-month access) at $25 for individuals or $50 for agencies; CFI & PRE 6-course bundle at $100; Unlimited 12-month access at $200 for individuals or $350 for agencies.
3. Donations: The organization accepts direct donations, including through Colorado Gives Day. Violence Free Colorado is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 84-0742604) and donations are tax-deductible.
4. Public Policy Advocacy: The organization engages in policy advocacy work, playing a critical role in the passage and implementation of state and federal legislation impacting domestic violence survivors. While not a direct revenue stream, this work supports funding acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Violence Free Colorado is the designated statewide domestic violence coalition for Colorado, providing expert-led training, customized technical assistance, an on-demand Online Learning Center (TalentLMS), and tiered membership services to member domestic violence programs, community partners, individuals, and students. The coalition also conducts state and federal public policy advocacy and connects survivors with local member agencies via a searchable resource directory.

Product overview

Violence Free Colorado is a statewide domestic violence coalition offering a coordinated suite of programs: Technical Assistance & Training (expert-led training and customized support for member organizations), the Online Learning Center (TalentLMS-based on-demand courses), the Public Policy Program (state/federal legislative advocacy), and a tiered Membership Program. Key events include the annual Housing & Economic Justice Summit and Violence Free Colorado Summit. The organization connects survivors to local agencies through a searchable resource directory and provides policy resources including HB25-1194 advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Assistance & Training Expert-led training and customized technical assistance services for member organizations to build capacity for supporting domestic violence survivors, delivered in accessible, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Online Learning Center (OLC) TalentLMS-based on-demand e-learning platform providing self-paced courses on domestic violence and related topics, with certificates upon completion. Single courses take 1.5-3 hours each. Members have unlimited access; non-members pay per course, bundle, or annual unlimited.
• CFI & PRE 6-Course Bundle Six courses totaling 10 hours designed for Child and Family Investigators (CFIs) and Parental Responsibilities Evaluators (PREs) to meet Colorado's HB21-1228 domestic violence training requirements, covering coercive control and traumatic effects on children, adults, and families. Available via the OLC.
• Public Policy Program State and federal legislative advocacy, policy development, and member education on the policy process to advance laws supporting domestic violence survivors, including HB25-1194 on economic abuse protections and Proposition KK campaign coordination.
• Membership Program Tiered membership program including Domestic Violence Program (0.3% of annual budget, capped at $1,000), Community Partner ($250/year), Individual Member ($100/year), and Student Member ($25/year), providing access to training, technical assistance, the Online Learning Center, Coalition Manager database, and national vision/dental plans through NNEDV for DV Program member employees.
• Housing & Economic Justice Summit Annual multi-day summit addressing the intersection of housing, economic justice, and domestic violence survivor safety, featuring keynote speakers, training tracks, and networking for housing attorneys, economic justice advocates, and survivor services professionals.
• Violence Free Colorado Summit: Thrive and Rise Annual summit bringing together domestic violence advocates across Colorado for networking, learning, and skill-building, featuring content experts addressing issues impacting survivors and offering distinct learning tracks including housing and economic justice.
• Colorado Advocacy in Action (CAIA) Conference Annual conference co-hosted with CCASA providing training and professional development opportunities for domestic violence advocates statewide.
• Survivor Resources & Referral Services Statewide directory of local domestic violence agencies and resources, searchable by location with crisis lines and support services for survivors. Refers individuals to member agencies, the National DV Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and loveisrespect.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proposition KK campaign led by VFC and coalition partners will generate approximately $39 million annually for victim services, veterans' mental health, youth behavioral health, and school safety in Colorado.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024CCASA partnered with Violence Free Colorado to co-coordinate the legislative and campaign efforts for Proposition KK, which was approved by Colorado voters in November 2024. CCASA and VFC also co-host the annual Colorado Advocacy in Action (CAIA) Conference. Soledad Diaz serves as Public Policy Director at VFC and Elizabeth Newman serves as Public Policy Director at CCASA.
• Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024COVA was part of the coalition led by CCASA, VFC, Colorado Children's Alliance, and COVA that coordinated legislative and campaign efforts for Proposition KK. Courtney Sutton serves as Public Policy Director at COVA. COVA also partners on training events.
• Colorado Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Colorado Children's Alliance was part of the coalition that coordinated the Proposition KK campaign. Ashley Jellison serves as Executive Director of the Colorado Children's Alliance. The alliance focuses on serving children affected by domestic violence and related trauma.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024VFC follows NNEDV's federal policy work closely and supports their advocacy. NNEDV provides DV Program members of VFC access to national vision and dental plans (Ameritas plans). Kim Pentico, NNEDV Senior Director of Economic Justice Program, was a presenter at the Housing & Economic Justice Summit.
• Everytown for Gun SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Everytown for Gun Safety supported Proposition KK and was part of the broader coalition. John Feinblatt, President of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued a statement praising Colorado voters for approving Prop KK.
• Moms Demand ActionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Moms Demand Action was part of the coalition supporting Proposition KK. Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, stated the organization championed the ballot initiative because it will make Colorado families safer.
• Colorado CeasefireminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Colorado Ceasefire was part of the coalition supporting Proposition KK. Eileen McCarron expressed the organization's gratitude that Colorado voters recognized the importance of funding services for crime victims, including domestic violence survivors.
• Guns Down AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Guns Down America supported Proposition KK. Hudson Munoz, Executive Director, called the measure a blueprint for the nation in funding critical services for gun violence survivors, veterans, and youth.
• Lavon Morris-GrantminorOthersLavon Morris-Grant, an international public speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and domestic violence survivor, served as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Housing & Economic Justice Summit. She is the author of two memoirs about surviving domestic violence and subsequent homelessness, and has spoken at prestigious institutions including Spelman and Morehouse Colleges.
• Edgar VillanuevaminorOthersEdgar Villanueva, award-winning author, activist, and Founder/CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital, served as the closing keynote speaker at the 2025 Housing & Economic Justice Summit. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
• National Housing Law Project (NHLP)minorOthersNatalie N. Maxwell, Managing Attorney at NHLP, presented at the Housing & Economic Justice Summit. NHLP focuses on preserving rural housing, protecting tenant fair housing rights, and providing technical assistance on housing issues affecting survivors.
• Colorado Poverty Law ProjectminorOthersCharlotte Granison (Housing Attorney) and Ariane Frosh (Housing Attorney & Gender Advocacy in Housing Initiative Lead) from the Colorado Poverty Law Project presented at the Housing & Economic Justice Summit, providing legal expertise on housing justice and gender-based violence.
• National Domestic Violence HotlinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVFC references the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) as a key referral resource for survivors seeking immediate support. VFC connects individuals to this hotline as part of its survivor resource ecosystem.
• StrongHearts Native HelplinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVFC refers Native American and Alaska Native survivors to the StrongHearts Native Helpline (844-762-8483) for culturally-appropriate support, integrated into its survivor resources.
• loveisrespectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVFC refers young people to loveisrespect (866-331-9474, text LOVEIS to 22522) for support with dating violence and healthy relationships, integrated into its survivor resource offerings.
• Colorado DV Programs (Member Agencies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVFC connects survivors to local member domestic violence programs across all Colorado counties. These member agencies provide direct services including crisis support, emergency shelter, safety planning, legal advocacy, and housing information.
• Anne P. DePrince, PhDminorOthersAnne P. DePrince, PhD, clinical psychologist and distinguished university professor at the University of Denver, served as keynote speaker at the Violence Free Colorado Summit: Thrive and Rise (May 2026). She is an internationally recognized expert in violence against women and author of 'Every 90 Seconds: Our Common Cause Ending Violence against Women' (Oxford University Press, 2022).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Futures Without Violence: Futures Without Violence is a national DV advocacy and policy organization with a broader portfolio spanning health, education, and global programs. Comparable to VFC's public policy and training work but at a national scale and with wider scope than a state coalition.
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): NCADV is a longstanding national DV advocacy organization focused on public education, policy, and survivor support. Overlaps with VFC's awareness/advocacy function but operates nationally rather than as a single-state coalition.

Direct peers

• Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA): CCASA is the sister statewide coalition in Colorado for sexual assault, co-hosting the CAIA Conference with VFC and jointly coordinating the Proposition KK campaign. Operates an analogous coalition/membership/public policy model focused on a related but distinct violence issue.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): NNEDV is the national umbrella organization for state and territory domestic violence coalitions. It is the most direct peer to VFC's coalition model, with NNEDV providing the federal policy backbone and DV Program member benefits (e.g., Ameritas vision/dental plans) that VFC extends to its Colorado members.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National DV Hotline is the core referral partner VFC directs survivors to. Operates a parallel mission around DV crisis support, awareness, and resource coordination at the national level, making it functionally similar in survivor-navigation role.
• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV): WSCADV operates as Washington's recognized statewide DV coalition, offering parallel member training, advocacy, and resource coordination services—directly comparable in coalition model to VFC.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): PCADV is the designated statewide domestic violence coalition for Pennsylvania, operating the same model as VFC—membership, training, technical assistance, and public policy advocacy for a state-level DV program network. Direct structural peer.
• California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV): CPEDV is California's statewide DV coalition, providing training, policy advocacy, and member support. Operates the same designated-statewide-coalition model as VFC.
• New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV): NYSCADV is the statewide DV coalition for New York, providing training, advocacy, and technical assistance to member programs—directly analogous in role and structure to VFC's Colorado coalition function.

Others

• Everytown for Gun Safety: Everytown was a Proposition KK coalition partner and operates gun violence prevention advocacy adjacent to DV. Comparable to VFC's gun violence/public safety policy work but focused on a distinct (though overlapping) advocacy niche rather than direct DV services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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