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According to 2022 statistics published by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, in Colorado alone there were 94 deaths related to domestic violence. The lack of education about what constitutes "domestic violence" within the legal and justice system has led to disastrous consequences. Individuals involved in the court decision process, even trained psychologists, miss the signs and put children in the care of their abuser. Many individuals are manipulated by the abuser who presents one demeanor to the public and a different one behind closed doors.

 

Utilizing Joy & Justice's founder Erica’s personal knowledge and experience, we are bringing greater awareness by educating others about the signs of domestic violence and its prevalence in communities in Colorado and across the United States. The Justice Program is focused on sending Erica to meetings and conferences to share her lived experience and knowledge of domestic violence to those involved in decision making within the judicial system. One conference attendee stated “ I just finished a session for work and Erica was one of the presenters. Please pass on how courageous and well received her presentation was. She had a felt impact on us and should be commended.”

 

Previous speaking engagements include:

  • COAFCC- Colorado Association of Family and Conciliation Courts -- Topic; Trauma and Recovery with Julie Field

  • Colorado Courts Standing Committee on Family Issues.    -- Personal experience shared with the  CO court system

  • JAG- Judicial Arbitrators Group of Colorado.      --  Domestic Violence Training  -- with Julie Field and Vicki Lutz

  • Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board - CO Attorney General's office -- Personal Experience shared

  • Fort Collins Police Domestic Violence High Risk Team -- Personal Experience shared

  • Alternatives to Violence Annual Purple Ribbon Breakfast -- Personal Experience shared

  • 2024 Domestic Relations Probate Institute -- Presented with Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Members


    If you are interested in having Erica share her story to your group of judges, child custody evaluators, attorneys or other decision making parties in the court system, please contact Joy & Justice at contact@joyandjusticeco.org.  Include the following in your request: Time, Date and Location of event, expected audience, and number of attendees.