What We Do:
Since 1982, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) has been 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 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's Executive Director Nancy Lewis discusses COVA and Victim Services in Colorado
What COVA is involved in:
- Providing training and technical assistance on the Colorado Victims' Rights Act;
- Training to assist member agencies to provide quality services;
- Publishing standard mail and email Newsletters;
- Publishing an online statewide directory of victim service providers;
- Monitoring state & federal legislation affecting victims of crime;
- Administering a Victim Services Internship/Mentorship Program to enhance delivery of services to undeserved/underrepresented 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;
We invite you to become an active member of COVA and help in the movement to advance victims' rights and services!
COVA's Board of Directors:
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Executive Committee:
Marsha Willis, President Americas Development Group Denver, CO Florence Hunt, Co-Vice President 10th J.D. District Attorney's Office Pueblo, CO Cecil O'Farrell, Co-Vice President Greeley Police Department Greeley, CO Angela Dunson, Secretary Denver City Attorney's Office Denver, CO Mary V. McGhee, Co-Public Policy Division of Boards & Commissions Denver, CO Steve Siegel, Co-Public Policy 2nd J.D. District Attorney's Office Denver, CO Tom Waddill, Treasurer Community Member Lakewood, CO Irene Blatnick, Co-Treasurer 2nd J.D. District Attorney's Office Denver, CO Krista Flannigan, Immediate Past President 17th J.D. District Attorney's Office Brighton, CO |
Board Members:
Angel Earl (Northeast Regional Rep) Yuma County Sheriff's Office Wray, CO Maciel Eaton (Central Regional Co-Rep) Longmont Police Department Longmont, CO Adam Ford (Northwest Regional Rep) Garfield County Sheriff's Office Glenwood Springs, CO Donna Foster (Central Regional Co-Rep) Boulder County Sheriff's Office Boulder, CO Kate Horn-Murphy 17th J.D. District Attorney's Office Brighton, CO Judy Page Colorado Attorney General's Office Denver, CO Martha Robinson (Southwest Regional Rep) Cortez Police Department Cortez, CO Mark Slavsky Wheat Ridge Police Department Wheat Ridge, CO Debbie Vigue (Southeast Regional Rep) Community Member (Retired) Lamar, CO |
