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22nd Annual COVA Conference
November 7-10, 2010

Keystone Resort & Conference Center
Keystone, Colorado

Click for a downloadable 2010 Conference Packet.

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Registration Instructions	Schedule	Silent Auction Form	Nomination Form	Membership Information
Registration Form	Tips and Tricks	Projected Workshop Topics	Credits Available	Lodging Information
Scholarship Application	**If you are unable to view the pdf forms, please call or email the COVA Office & request an emailed or faxed version of the Registration Form or Scholarship Application.

NOMINATE THE 2010 ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR!

At the COVA Conference, the Victim Advocate Awards Committee will recognize several individuals and/or organizations for their outstanding contribution to the Colorado victim advocacy movement. Please take the time to nominate individuals or agencies that have given their time, talent, dedication, and commitment above and beyond the normal challenges of providing victim services, and who make a positive impact on the lives of crime victims and the victims' movement. Click for a Nomination Form.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the SILENT AUCTION!!

Meet new people!! Get a preview of all our wonderful items!!

We need several people to sign up for 2-hour shifts Monday (any time 8am-6pm) and/or Tuesday (any time 7am-9pm)! Fun for all! Help us make our goal of raising $16,000! Volunteers will have fun and receive treats! Contact Donna Purdy at the COVA Office to sign up - 303-861-1160 or 1-800-261-2682, oe email Info@ColoradoCrimeVictims.org.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS NEEDED!

We need your help getting wonderful items for the silent auction. The revenue from the silent auction goes to providing scholarship money for the COVA conference and general support of COVA. Each year there is a greater need for scholarship money. The silent auction is only as successful as the support it receives from our members!

Each item donated will be displayed during the Conference. If you are asking businesses for donations, business packets that consist of the Silent Auction Form and a general form letter are available from the COVA Office. Asking businesses that you patronize is the easiest. COVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible.

Donation Ideas: Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask for a donation of a gift basket with items that represent your community. For instance, local honey or preserves, wine, bakery items, music tapes anything "local." If not the Chamber of Commerce, perhaps your staff and/or volunteers could do this as a fun project? Other popular items at the silent auction are gift certificates of all kinds -- from hotels, restaurants, shops, service businesses. We especially need items for men -- tools, golf or fishing items, tickets for sporting events, shirts or caps from law enforcement agencies are a few ideas. Items for children are also most welcome -- toys, furniture, clothing, baby items. You can even raid your own basement or garage for "treasures" you no longer want that are in like-new condition!

Please bring the Auction items to the Conference by Monday morning, November 8. If that is not possible, please call COVA so we can make other arrangements. Click for a silent auction form. Call the COVA office if you would like to contact the Silent Auction Coordinators. Thanks for your help!

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BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE Organizations can reserve space at the Conference to display information materials and/or to sell products. Space is free for conference registrants displaying information on the information exchange tables; there is a 10%-of-gross sales fee for vendor space and you will be asked to sign a contract. The information tables and vendor tables will be available on both Tuesday and Wednesday. If you have questions, or to reserve space for your organization for either or both purposes, check the appropriate box on the registration form, call the COVA office at 303-861-1160 or 1-800-261-2682, or email us.

WANTED! CONFERENCE COACHES and MODERATORS! Coaches act as "ambassadors" at the Conference, assisting participants with whatever help or information is needed. The time commitment is flexible. Anyone interested in volunteering to serve as a Coach at the Conference is encouraged to email the COVA office, or call 1-800-261-2682 or 303-861-1160. Moderators are needed for each workshop session. They introduce the speakers at the workshop, make announcements, assist the speaker(s) with audio-video equipment and/or handouts, make sure the session starts and ends on schedule, hand out attendance certificates, and collect evaluations at the end of the session. You may choose which session(s) you wish to moderate. If you are interested, contact Donna Purdy at the COVA Office - 303-861-1160 or 1-800-261-2682.

KEYSTONE RESORT LODGING INFORMATION

Hotel Information: There is a 5.9% surcharge in addition to state and local taxes. One night's deposit is required to hold your room either by check or credit card. The deposit is due within 7 days of the date the reservation is made. Reservations may be made by calling Keystone at 800-258-0437 or by fax at 970-496-4343. When making reservations, mention group code CN3CV0. Click here for information on Keystone Colorado.

COVA's 2010 Keystone Lodging Rates are:
The Inn at Keystone	$99 (single/double)	Keystone Lodge	$115 (single/double)
Studio Condo	$115	Deluxe Two-BR Condo	$220
One-BR Condo	$120	Three-BR Condo	$280
Four-BR Condo	$370

Directions: Keystone Resort is conveniently located just 7 miles off I-70 at the Silverthorne Exit (#205) in Summit County (about 75 miles west of Denver). As you approach Keystone, watch for signs along the highway directing you to the Conference Center.

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Conference Highlights

Click here for Pre-Conference Skill-Building Session Information.

Projected Conference Workshop Topics (Subject to Change - Continually - Really - This will change!!!)
Monday, November 8 1:30-3:00pm Technology & Stalking Dating & DV - It Could Happen after 50! Bridging the Gap - Rwanda (Pt 1) Intimate Partner Case Study Child Custody Issues - View from the Bench Sexual Violence vs. Native Women VRA 101 / VRA Compliance Mandatory Reporting & SA Issues Making a Difference in Schools & Communities Intergenerational DV Clinical Considerations: GLBTQ Survivors of SA NonProfit Board Responsibilities & Duties 3:30-5:00pm Advanced Forensic Sciences The VRA from the Bench Bridging the Gap - Rwanda (Pt 2) Sex Offender Evaluation Legislative Update & 2011 Preview Developing DV Community Response Interventions for Victims of Elder Abuse Working with Victims with Developmental Disabilities Update of Hate & Bias Crimes Human Trafficking Family Law - What Advocates Need to Know MOOMBA! Stress Management	Tuesday, November 9 8:30-10:00am Child Abduction Response Teams Measuring Quality in Victim Advocacy Colorado DNA Justice Review Project When Victim or Perpetrator wears a Badge Rape Trauma Behavior Information Sharing Makes it Safe2Tell Denver DV Triage Team Legal Privilege 101 FEMA - Part of Your Team Enforcing Victim Rights in Criminal Intro to Identity Theft/ Colorado Laws Generational Synergy / Young Leadership 10:30-12:00am Bridging the Gap for Cold Case Homicides Intimate Partner Rape Study Burns, Bruises, & Bite Marks in Pediatric Population Pawsitive Healing Power - Therapy Dogs Polygamy Case Studies Victim Compensation 101 Advocating for Child Victims in Rural Colorado Complexities of Serving Traffic Victims Probation Overview Sex Offenders in Our Community Identity Theft Investigations Teen Dating & Sexual Violence PRevention Tuesday Continued in next column.....	Tuesday, November 9 continued... 1:30-3:00pm Rape Culture in the Media Children's Disclosure of Sexual Abuse Officer Involved Shootings/PTSD Containment in DV Cases - Risk Reduction What I Learned from an 11-year-old Victim Quality Forensic Exams Address Confidentiality Program Criminal Justice 101 Stress Management for Super heroes Drug Facilitated Sex Assault Identity Theft: Supporting the Victims DYC MDT Victim Representation Wednesday, November 10 8:30-10:00am Not in Our Classroom - Teacher SA Workforce Resilience Myths & Realties of Civil Protection Orders Survivor Celebration Mandalas Grief & Trauma in Kids & the Professional Safety & Self Su7fficiency for DV Victims Medical & Legal Issues for SARTS Testimonial Hearsay: Crawford v. Washington Caught in a Bad Romance: Teen Dating Violence Communication for You & Your Clients Personal Safety Training/Trauma Cultural Considerations: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Victims

2010 Dance Party Theme:
"Dancing with HATitude!     Bring Your Brim!"

Put On Your Thinking Cap! The Annual COVA Conference traditionally includes a dance party on Tuesday evening after the President's Reception and Buffet Dinner. This year the Conference Steering Committee announces the theme for the party in ADVANCE so our registrants can plan ahead (no pun intended!).

Everyone is invited to bring a favorite (or not!) hat and wear it to the dance. There will be prizes for the best hats in several categories!

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Credits Available at the COVA Conference

P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Credits: There will be two P.O.S.T. courses offered on Sunday, November 7, as Pre-Conference Skill Building Sessions. There is also a P.O.S.T. Track, offering workshops during the Conference on Monday through Wednesday, with topics and speakers selected by law enforcement officers. Other tracks' workshops will count for P.O.S.T. credit, too. Please include your PID number on your registration form and/or bring your PID cards to the Conference so your attendance can be reported for P.O.S.T. credit. If you have Conditional or Provisional Peace Officer Authority, you may also receive credit for these courses. Attention Sworn Officers: New This Year! COVA has received a P.O.S.T. grant that includes a limited number of COVA Conference scholarships for Colorado sworn officers. These scholarships are for the registration fees only. To apply for this scholarship, complete the scholarship application, and include your PID on the application in the appropriate spot.

Domestic Violence Credits: Domestic Violence Perpetrator Treatment Providers may claim credits for attending the COVA Conference. There will be separate certificates of attendance available at each workshop. Pick up a certificate for each workshop attended and provide the information to the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB). For more information, contact the DVOMB at 303-239-4456.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits: Attorney's registered in Colorado may claim credits for attending the workshops approved by the Supreme Court CLE Board (application pending). Pick up your CLE affidavit at the conference registration/information desk, complete it and return it to the registration desk. COVA will submit your affidavit to the Supreme Court Board for you.

Tips and Tricks
Your guide to Surviving & Thriving at the COVA Conference.

If your budget is tight, bring your own coffee, snacks, drinks, and food.
Bring your own pillow.
Turn off cell phones and pagers during workshops.
Gatorade helps with altitude sickness.
Dress comfortably - in layers. Bring or wear a sweater. 
Be sure to talk to strangers - This is a great time to network and make new friends.
Carry bottled water and chap stick EVERYWHERE. Mountain climates are very dry.
Bring a snack to your workshops - granola bars work great!
Arrive early - some sessions may fill up.
Don't enter a workshop that is marked full. (Buy a CD instead!)
If you have questions or need assistance - look for people wearing "Coach" ribbons. They can help!
Don't stress - this is a time to learn and refresh!!!
Drink LOTS of water.
Use the vaporizer/humidifier in your hotel room - have it on continuously.
Take a "mental health" break if you need one.
The safe-room is there for you to use -- there are people here for YOU!
Wear your name tag to ALL conference events - it is your ticket to workshops, dinner, etc.
Smoking is allowed only on the Shavano and Crestone Terraces.
Guest tickets for the Buffet Dinner are available for purchase ($25).
Name tags are required for all attending the Buffet Dinner.
Take the time to look over the information in your Conference registration packet. There is a lot of valuable information contained in that folder!

and...in case we haven't already mentioned it...

Bring a snack and water bottle everywhere you go while dressed in layers, with your cell phone and/or pager turned off, being careful not to stress or interrupt workshops already in progress.
Have a great time!!

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