What We Do

Since 1982, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) is committed to fairness and healing for crime victims, their families and communities through leadership, education, and advocacy.  By operating in an inclusive and compassionate manner, COVA creates solutions and positive change.

COVA is a nonprofit statewide membership organization, with over 800 members throughout Colorado.  Our membership includes personnel from the criminal justice system, nonprofit organizations providing assistance to victims of crime, survivors of crime, concerned citizens, and members of allied professions (human services, education, mental health, clergy, etc.).

COVA's vision is to be recognized as a national leader in building a collaborative environment where crime victims are given the opportunity to heal and restore balance to their lives.

COVA is actively involved in:

   Providing training and technical assistance on the Colorado Victims' Rights Act;
    Training to assist member agencies to provide quality services;
    Publishing 4-5 Newsletters annually;
    Publishing a statewide directory of victim service providers;
    Hosting an annual statewide conference;
    Monitoring state & federal legislation affecting victims of crime (click for information about Federal Crime Victim Rights Act);
    Administering a Victim Services Intern Internship/Mentorship Program to enhance delivery of services to underserved/minority populations in the Denver metropolitan area;
    Sponsoring the Annual COVA Conference for victim service providers and other interested parties;
    Planning, developing, and hosting a Statewide Victim Assistance Academy to provide base-line training to those new to the field of victim assistance;
    Public education to foster a better understanding of victimization;
    Offering a voluntary Victim Advocate Certification Program for Colorado victim advocates;
    Administering a Crime Victim Emergency Fund;
    Developing a Crisis Response Team available to assist communities statewide;
    Educating the public to foster a better understanding of victimization; and
    Monitoring state and federal legislation affecting crime victims.

We invite you to become an active member of COVA and help in the movement to advance victims' rights and services.

If you would like information on how to become a member of the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, e-mail us at COVA789@aol.com, call 1-800-261-2682, or print a Membership Form.