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This online course provides Community Corrections staff with the knowledge to actively listen using OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries). Active listening skills are an evidence-based practice and tool used to increase behavior change.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for Active Listening Skills & OARS 

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a significant trend throughout all human services that emphasize outcomes. Interventions within community corrections are considered effective when they reduce client risk and recidivism and therefore make a positive long-term contribution to public safety. This EBP training module presents the body of research that briefly describes contemporary correctional assessment, programming and supervision strategies that lead to improved client outcomes.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for Evidence-Based Practices 101 

After completing this module, learners will be able to understand the importance of firm, fair, and caring relationships with clients in the community corrections system in creating an environment for success and achievement.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for Interpersonal Skills 

This eLearning module is a short introduction to the LSI, which is part of the Standardized Offender Assessment - Revised. It does not replace formal SOA-R training.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for LSI Introduction 

This module on risk, need, and responsivity (RNR) is the first online training in the Office of Community Corrections’ Foundational Training series on Evidence-Based Practices in Community Corrections. It will cover the fundamentals of these principles and introduce their role in the Colorado Community Corrections system.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for RNR Principles 

This online foundations course provides Community Corrections staff with the knowledge to teach clients new ways of thinking and responding to risky thoughts and situations. Skill training is an evidence-based practice and is one tool in helping to reduce client recidivism.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for Skill Training 

In this short course, learners will explore a familiar scenario with the goal of gaining a basic understanding of implementation science and how it can help us successfully execute a plan.

• Format: On-Demand

Register for Implementation Science 

This training is designed for all community corrections staff, with particular relevance for security-level personnel. Participants will learn to effectively manage both positive and negative client behaviors through the appropriate use of sanctions, effective use of authority, positive reinforcement, incentives, and rewards. This session reviews evidence-based practices for applying these tools to support meaningful behavior change and provides opportunities to practice key skills through interactive activities and guided discussions.

• February 4th, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 (to be added to SABA) 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• May 6th, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  CBI 2797 Justice Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506
• August 12, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  Colorado Springs; location TBD

Register for Behavioral Management 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in Behavioral Management)

• April 23, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Behavior Management CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not training, but is a fun, interactive, group practice session to build and improve skills learned in the prior classroom training. All CoPs will be two-hour virtual sessions and will provide an opportunity to practice key concepts and skills. Anyone who has attended the full classroom training on the CoP topic (i.e., Case Planning, Interventions, SOAR, etc.) can attend the CoP for that training topic. CoPs are strongly encouraged as they help staff continue to develop and improve critical job skills after training.

This two-day workshop is designed for staff who create case plans. Participants will review and practice providing normative feedback to clients using SOA-R assessments and creating individualized, collaborative case plans. Key topics include prioritizing criminogenic needs, developing individualized goal statements and SMART action steps, and incorporating responsivity, stabilization, and behavioral factors into case planning. Attendance is recommended for staff who have completed the SOA-R training.

• April 14-15, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• September 1-2, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for Case Planning 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in full Case Planning training)

• September 16, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Case Planning CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not a formal training; rather, it is an interactive group practice session designed to strengthen and refine skills learned in prior classroom instruction. Each CoP is a two-hour virtual session that provides participants with the opportunity to apply key concepts and practice essential skills. Staff who have completed the corresponding classroom training (e.g., Case Planning, Interventions, SOA-R, etc.) are eligible to attend. Participation is strongly encouraged, as CoPs support continued skill development and reinforce critical competencies beyond the initial training.

This training provides an overview of community supervision strategies for the adult sexual offending population. Participants will learn key characteristics of this population, including relevant static and dynamic risk factors that inform effective case planning. The session will address the role of denial, offer a general overview of sex offense-specific evaluations and treatment, and explore the components of safety planning. The responsibilities and collaboration of the supervision team will also be examined.

• February 26, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• October 22, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for Community Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders 

This training is designed for all types of community corrections staff and focuses on applying appropriate tools to the diverse situations they encounter. Core Correctional Practices are evidence-based approaches that, when implemented effectively, reduce recidivism by helping clients develop long-term prosocial behaviors. The training covers key principles and skills, including the Risk-Need-Responsivity model, quality interpersonal relationships, effective reinforcement, effective disapproval, effective use of authority, cognitive restructuring, anti-criminal modeling, structured learning and skill building, and problem solving.

• April 28-29, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  Adams County Government Center 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C1003, Brighton, CO
• September 29-30, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for Core Correctional Practices 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in a full Core Correctional Practices training)

Skills obtained during our 2-day Core Correctional Practices training will be reinforced in this session.

• November 18, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Core Correctional Practices CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not a formal training; rather, it is an interactive group practice session designed to strengthen and refine skills learned in prior classroom instruction. Each CoP is a two-hour virtual session that provides participants with the opportunity to apply key concepts and practice essential skills. Staff who have completed the corresponding classroom training (e.g., Case Planning, Interventions, SOA-R, etc.) are eligible to attend. Participation is strongly encouraged, as CoPs support continued skill development and reinforce critical competencies beyond the initial training.

Presented by Dr. Tyler Coyle MD, MS with the Department of Psychiatry/Office of Medical Education at the University of Colorado. This training is appropriate for all community corrections staff. Topics include the properties of effective screening and confirmation tests, the characteristics of major urine metabolites for commonly used drugs, interpretation of typical urinalysis results, and common urine adulteration techniques.

• January 29, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30, Virtual

Register for Drug Testing 

The DVOMB hosts Community Roundtable Discussions across the state to strengthen partnerships and enhance communication among key stakeholders. These sessions provide an opportunity to improve collaboration, foster engagement, and exchange critical feedback between the DVOMB, Community Corrections, treatment providers, and the broader communities served, creating a safe and productive space for open dialogue.

Community Corrections professionals will engage in discussions focused on shared challenges, best practices, and collaborative strategies to address opportunities within the field. Additional specialized breakout sessions will be offered in the afternoon on targeted topics of interest. This event is designed for Community Corrections professionals—including Directors, Case Managers, Program Supervisors, and other staff involved in the intake, supervision, and management of domestic violence offenders—as well as treatment providers, treatment victim advocates, DHS caseworkers, and all stakeholders participating in Multidisciplinary Treatment Teams.

• February 19, 2026, 9:00 - 3:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for DV 200 Roundtable 

This intensive training is designed for Community Corrections professionals and provides an in-depth overview of domestic violence and the application of the Colorado Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB) Standards in the treatment and supervision of individuals who have committed domestic violence offenses.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of domestic violence, the intent and requirements of the DVOMB Standards, and the role of Community Corrections staff within the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MTT). The training emphasizes strengthening collaboration with treatment providers and community partners to promote client accountability and public safety, while also exploring systemic challenges related to managing this population in community corrections settings. This course is appropriate for Directors, Case Managers, Program Supervisors, and other staff involved in the intake, supervision, and management of domestic violence offenders.

• February 18, 2026, 9:00 - 3:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for Implementing DVOMB Standards 

This is a two-part training, and attendance on both days is required to complete the training. This training is designed for staff in leadership roles and provides an overview of best practices in organizational culture and the fundamentals of Implementation Science.

Participants will apply key implementation principles to real-world program innovations and areas needing improvement, developing action plans that support sustainable change. The session will also offer practical tools and strategies to strengthen morale, enhance workplace culture, and improve staff satisfaction–ultimately supporting stronger retention and overall organizational effectiveness.

• Day 1 - March 18, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• Day 2 - April 29, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for Improving Organizational Culture 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in full Improving Organizational Culture and Implementation for Success training)

• September 24th, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Improving Organizational Culture CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not training, but is a fun, interactive, group practice session to build and improve skills learned in the prior classroom training. All CoPs will be two-hour virtual sessions.

This training is open to all community corrections staff, with particular relevance for those conducting Behavioral Intervention (BI) meetings with clients following major rule violations. Participants will learn the components of an effective BI meeting, focusing on responses to risky, antisocial behavior that results in a major violation.

Key topics include identifying behavioral intervention opportunities, active listening, demonstrating partnership, identifying underlying criminogenic needs, and applying the TEACH and STEER approaches to turn mistakes into learning opportunities through skill-building and motivation enhancement. Attendance is recommended for staff who have completed the SOA-R training or have prior training in the Risk-Need-Responsivity principle and Motivational Interviewing.

• February 24th, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• May 7, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  CBI 2797 Justice Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506
• August 13, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  Colorado Springs; location TBD

Register for Interventions 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in Interventions)

• March 19, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Interventions CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not training, but is a fun, interactive, group practice session to build and improve skills learned in the prior classroom training.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. This class will introduce participants to the basic principles and skills (OARS) of Motivational Interviewing with opportunities to practice.

• January 13-14, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  Adams County Human Service Center 11860 N. Pecos St., Suite 2200, Westminster, CO 80234
• June 10-11, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  Colorado Springs; Location TBD
• July 29-30, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  CBI 2797 Justice Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506

Register for Motivational Interviewing 101 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in MI 101)

• February 19, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for Motivational Interviewing 101 CoP 

This training builds on the core concepts and skills introduced in Motivational Interviewing (MI) 101 and expands participants’ understanding of how and when to apply MI strategies effectively in practice. Participants will learn to integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies of MI to support clients in identifying and changing target behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing 101 is a required prerequisite for attending this training.

• Will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Please fill out the MI 102 Interest Form. When sufficient interest is received, we will schedule a training in the region with the greatest demand.

Interest Form for Motivational Interviewing 102 

This training is appropriate for all community corrections staff. Participants will learn to recognize signs of active drug use and indicators of withdrawal in clients. Presenter David Tyler Coyle will share his expertise in working with individuals affected by Opioid Use Disorder, offering resources and guidance to support both staff and clients in addressing this challenging epidemic. The session will conclude with a Q&A opportunity.

• November 5, 2026, 10:00 - 11:30, Virtual

Register for Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use 

This two-day course provides comprehensive instruction on the administration and interpretation of all instruments within the Standardized Offender Assessments-Revised (SOA-R) framework, including the Simple Screening Instrument-Revised (SSI-R), the Level of Supervision Inventory (LSI), the Treatment Recommendation Worksheet (TxRW), and the Colorado Criminal Justice Mental Health Screen for Adults (CCJMHS-A). Participants will also receive training in effective interviewing techniques, the application of the Risk-Need-Responsivity principle, and the Eight Guiding Principles of Risk and Recidivism Reduction, ensuring the accurate assessment and effective management of clients.

• March 10-11, 2026, 8:30 - 4:30 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room
• July 7-8, 2026, 8:30 - 4:30 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for SOA-R 

(Prerequisite: Prior attendance in SOA-R)

• May 20, 2026, 10:00 - 12:00, Virtual

Register for SOA-R CoP 

*What is a CoP?

A CoP is not training, but is a fun, interactive, group practice session to build and improve skills learned in the prior classroom training.

The Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale (SOTIPS) is a statistically-derived dynamic measure designed to aid clinicians, correctional caseworkers, and probation and parole officers in assessing risk, treatment, supervision needs, and progress among adult male sex offenders. The Vermont Assessment of Sex Offender Risk-2 (VASOR-2) is designed to assess risk among adult males who have been convicted of at least one qualifying sex offense. This training will guide you through the SOTIPS and VASOR-2 scoring processes and assist you in learning the scoring rules of the assessments.

• October 7-8, 2026, 9:00 - 4:00 
  710 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO 80215; 2nd Floor Training Room

Register for SOTIPS and VASOR-2 Workshop