Professional Development and Trainings
Court professionals are the heart and soul of systemic change for survivors and children. Survivor Resource Group offers a training model that diverges from traditional “sit and get” learning. We believe professionals should be rewarded not only for learning but also for integrating new learning within their sphere of influence.
A higher level of accountability and competency improves outcomes for survivors and children. We employ a competency-based learning model that requires professionals to not only learn the material but demonstrate their understanding of conceptual frameworks in real world scenarios. A parallel to our model that one might draw is the training Emergency Room physicians or paramedics receive: They learn by demonstrating their competency through training, clinical rotations, medical simulations, and board exams. In similar fashion, Survivor Resource Group employs a hands-on, real-world scenario approach where participants learn core frameworks for understanding domestic violence, coercive control, and child abuse but must also apply knowledge in authentic, real-world written and oral assessments.
At the conclusion of our trainings, we ask all professionals to attest to their learning and sign an affidavit of written competency. This ensures that participants aren’t just in it for the certificate but that they truly “walk the walk” of accountability. Where other programs “check the box” and hand out certificates, Survivor Resource Group ensures that family court professionals are trulydemonstrating and committed to the accountability that is needed within the system to act competently and in good faith.
Our model requires participants to:
Listen + Learn (The foundation of all learning)
Demonstration of competency
Written affirmation and attestation of concepts learned
Our learning opportunities are:
Timely
Relevant
Research-based
Accountable
Virtual, Hybrid, and In-person
Contact us to learn more about our accountable learning model for family court professionals.
Past Presentations + Appearances
September 2025: Survivor Resource Group is invited to draft bipartisan legislative reform initiatives for the 2026 legislative session with the Colorado General Assembly.
February 2026: Survivor Resource Group invited by Colorado Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board to present on current trends in family court and safety frameworks for reducing harm. “Swimming for Survivors: An Analysis of Current Trends in Family Court and Solutions for Reform.”
April 2026: Survivor Resource Group invited to the International Coercive Control Conference, New York, New York. “Protecting Children: Evidence Management and Comparative Court Responses.
February - May 2026: Survivor Resource Group invited to participate in legislative revisions and presentations with Colorado General Assembly for HB26-1309 in collaboration with experts, Colorado Family Law Section attorneys, and judicial representatives from Judicial Arbiter Group.
September 2026: Survivor Resource Group invited to present at Domestic Violence Solutions Conference, Utah, “Advancing Survivor Outcomes in Family Court and Custody Evaluations.”
Domestic Violence Solutions Conference
Join us for a presentation on Advancing Survivor Outcomes in Family Court and Custody Evaluations: Practical considerations for legal professionals, judicial officers, and advocates working with survivors of domestic violence and coercive control. To sign up, visit: https://udvc.org
INTRO to COERCIVE CONTROL
Coercive Control 101. This 2 hour training introduces family court professionals, psychologist, and other individuals working with survivors to understand the foundation of coercive control. Topics covered include power and control dynamics, domains of control, how coercive control shows up in children’s behaviors and how it impacts the survivor and children long-term. This course is suitable for individuals looking to better understand coercive control and the interplay between domestic violence and abuse. Certificate provided upon completion from Survivor Resource Group.