COVA Membership Information

Why become a member?

Because you'll belong . . .
- COVA is a Statewide professional organization that represents victim services providers as well as victims of crime.
- We have both regional and local opportunities for networking and education, as well as the largest victim services conference in the nation.
- COVA helps the victim services profession to grow and maintain accountability.
- We are uniquely designed for victim services providers.
- Our annual conference provides training for victim services providers BY victim services providers at a reasonable price, in a nurturing and supportive environment, and a fun setting!
- COVA provides opportunities for you to exercise and enhance your leadership skills!
- COVA is a source of information and training regarding victimization and victim services.
- COVA provides ethical guidelines specifically for those working with victims of crime.

 COVA Members are able to take advantage of the following benefits:
Reduced Registration fee for the Annual COVA Conference!
The COVA Newsletter published 5-6 times/year!
Free trainings on the Victim Rights Act, Cultural Considerations in Assisting Victims of Crime, Legal Privilege for Victim Advocates, and more!
Discounted registration fees for other regional trainings! 
Discounts on publications, tapes, and other training materials!
Free technical assistance with Victim Rights Act implementation!
A voice in the largest statewide membership organization committed to addressing the needs of crime victims

COVA offers three types of memberships.  All are valid for one year from the month in which the membership is paid.
Individual Members receive the COVA Newsletter, reduced registration at the annual COVA Conference, and one vote during COVA elections.  Individual members are also invited to participate in regional trainings
Senior/Student Membership is available to seniors (over 55) and students enrolled in a college or university.  Senior/Student members receive the same benefits as the Individual members.
Volunteer Membership is available to individuals who volunteer for a victim services agency/organization.  Volunteer members receive the same benefits as the Individual members.
Agency/Organization Members receive the same benefits as Individual members for up to 3 persons  Agency/Organization memberships also have access to COVA trainings at no cost.

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Click for a MS Word version of our Membership Application.

Please mail your completed Membership Application to the COVA Office at the address below: