2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Justice for Victims. Justice for All.
April 13–19, 2008

This year's theme -- "Justice for Victims. Justice for All." -- evokes the ideals that support our system of justice and inspire our nation's quest for equity. National Crime Victims' Rights Week serves to remind us that crime can strike anyone. Whether it's a drive-by shooting, a campus massacre, an act of terrorism, or a crippling identity theft, we are all vulnerable to crime. In this sense, victims' rights are everyone's rights.

The 2008 NCVRW Resource Guide, published by the Office for Victims of Crime, U.S. Department of Justice, in partnership with the national Center for victims of Crime, can be accessed in electronic format by clicking on the picture above, or by visiting www.ovc.gov/ncvrw/2008/welcome.html.

COVA will be highlighting the crime of Identity Theft this year. See the information about or event below.

If you have information you'd like to add to our Events around the State, please email us at cova789@aol.com. Please be sure to support one or more events in your area of the state!

Events around the State of Colorado

April 11, 2008, 19th Judicial District, Weld County - Sponsored by the Coordinating committee for Victims of Crime (CCVC) and the Aims Community College Criminal Justice Department, this Victims' Rights Week Annual Event will begin with registration and breakfast at 8am and will feature 2 trainings and the Victims' Rights Ceremonies. The day will conclude at about 2:15pm. For more information, or to view the event flyer, click here.

April 14, 2008, 17th Judicial District, Adams County - You are invited to attend the Fourteenth Annual Justice Flag Raising Ceremony at 10:30am at the Adams County Sheriff's Office, 332 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.

April 14, 2008, COVA's Event, Denver - Join COVA in the Atrium of the Wellington Webb Municipal Office Building, 201 West Colfax in Denver, at 11:30am for our event highlighting the crime of Identity Theft. The event will begin with a Ceremony (including the opportunity to hear 2 victims speak and hang leaves on our Remembrance Tree), and conclude with an opportunity to visit information/resource tables. We will also be co-sponsoring KUSA-TV Channel 9's Public Shred-a-Thon on Saturday, May 10 at various locations in the area. Please watch your mail and e-mail for more information about this event. We hope you make plans to attend! If you would like to reserve table space to display your agency's information at this event, please call or e-mail COVA at 303-861-1160 or cova789@aol.com.

April 15, 2008, 20th Judicial District, Boulder - Please join Boulder County District Attorney Mary Lacy and the DA Victim Assistance Unit for the 22nd Annual Victim Advocacy Awards and Reception at 2pm at the Boulder county Justice Center, Jury Assembly Room, 6th & Canyon Blvd., Boulder. ASL available upon request at 303-441-4701.

April 16, 2008, COVA's Fundraiser at RED TANGO - "Dining for Donations" - Everyone is invited to have lunch or dinner at Red Tango, 5807 West 38th Ave., where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to COVA! This family restaurant serves diverse south-of-the-border specialties. The excellent food, reasonable prices, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere have made the restaurant a favorite of ours. Please join us! Reservations are suggested - 303-420-2203. If you would like a flyer to print and give to friends and family, click here.

April 17, 2008, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office - The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program cordially invites you to attend National Victims' Rights Week activities beginning at 6pm at the Sheriff's Office, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. There will be a formal ceremony with the presentation of the flags by the honor guard along with the national anthem. Several speeches will be followed by displays and presentations by community resource providers who work with victims of crime. They will answer questions and familiarize the public with the services they provide to victims of crime, as well as provide general information about their programs. Refreshments will be served.

April 18, 2008, 17th Judicial District VALE Board - You are cordially invited to the 21st Annual Victim Rights Week Reception; "Justice for Victims. Justice for All." Recognizing those who have significantly contributed to the field of victim services to be held at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 E. 58th Ave., Denver, CO 80215 in the Terrace Gardens from 5-8pm.

April 19, 2008, 4th Judicial District, Colorado Springs - Victims' Rights Week 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Click here for flyer and registration information.

April 19, 2008, 1st Judicial District's 15th Annual Courage Walk Registration begins at 10am accompanied by a free continental breakfast. The walk begins at 11am. The one-mile walk is wheelchair accessible. Dogs on leashes are welcome. For more information or to donate, please visit http://www.jeffcosheriff.com or contact Andi Martin at 303-271-5570.

May 10, 2008, KUSA-TV Channel 9's Public Shred-a-Thon to be held at the following locations:

9News Building (7am-Noon)
500 Speer Blvd.
Denver, CO 80203

Jefferson County Court House (7am-Noon)

Aurora Police Department (7am-Noon)
15001 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO

Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department (7am-Noon)
13101 E. Broncos Parkway
Littleton, CO

Important facts about the Shred-a-Thon:
Shred-it Mobile Shredding Trucks will be on-site at each location
Shred-it drivers are icensed and bonded
3-box limit of residential documents
Volunteers will help unload the boxes as you drive up to the Shred-it truck(s)
Law enforcement oficers will be on-site to assist in the process
Voluntary donations for Crime Stoppers are accepted at each location

The November 17, 2007, Shred-a-Thon included 5 locations, 250,000 pounds of documents shredded in 26 hours, averaging about 160 pounds of confidential documents per minute per location.

National Events

Thursday, April 10, 2008 - National Observance and Candlelight Ceremony 6:30-7:30pm at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC. The featured speaker will be Dominick Dunne, Accomplished author, investigative journalist, host of TruTV's Power, Privilege, and Justice, and co-victim and homicide survivor of his beloved daughter, actress Dominique Dunne.

Friday, April 11, 2008 - National Crime Victims' Rights Week Awards Ceremony 2:30-4:30pm at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Reception immediately following ceremony. Online RSVP required at http://www.ncvrw.org.