CALL FOR PRESENTERS
20TH ANNUAL COVA CONFERENCE
October 26-29, 2008 - Keystone, Colorado

Sponsored by the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance

The COVA Conference Committee invites proposals to present 90-minute workshops at the 2008 COVA Conference, October 26-29, 2008, at Keystone Resort. Conference attendees include the entire field of victim services, from law enforcement, prosecution, probation and corrections to non-system victim assistance agencies, as well as allied professionals. Program tracks will include domestic violence, sexual assault, law enforcement, criminal justice, children/youth issues, victim advocacy 101, advanced advocacy, program management & technology, self-care & wellness, and human services & allied professions.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than May 15, 2008.

Submission Information

Parties interested in presenting should complete and return the Call for Presenters form along with the required attachments (click here). The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008. Information provided will be used by the Conference Program Committee to identify potential conference presenters. Submission does not guarantee selection as a presenter, but is rather a method of notifying the committee of your interest in presenting at the COVA Conference.

The Program Committee requests that all presentations address the provision of services to diverse victim populations.  Examples may include but are not limited to: ethnicity, gender, physical and/or mental differences, culture, religion, language, and sexual orientation. The Program Committee also requests that all presentations address topics from a rural perspective when applicable.

Please submit completed form with required attachments to:
COVA
Conference Program Chair
2460 W. 26th Avenue, #255-C
Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 303-861-1160 or 800-261-2682
Fax: 303-861-1265
Email: COVA789@aol.com

Questions may be directed to COVA at 303-861-1160 or 1-800-261-2682.

Please fill out the information on the Call for Presenters form and submit with the following:

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
A. One paragraph summary of each presenter's background and experience as a trainer/presenter.
B. Summary description of the presentation suitable for use in the Conference Program (not to exceed one complete paragraph) - PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT.

NOTE: IF YOU KNOW OF ANY INTERESTED PRESENTERS, 
PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THE Call for Presenters Form AND PASS IT ON.

For a Call For Presenters Form:
To print in .pdf format, click here.   
To download an MS Word file, click here.