COVA's Crisis and Trauma Tips
When an individual witnesses or is victimized by violence, they experience the symptoms of trauma. Over time, as people work through their feelings, they learn to move through the trauma and are once again able to focus on their lives and interests. If a victim or witness needs more than you are able to provide, seek professional assistance. Many counselors can assist in working through feelings.The following are expected reactions to trauma. Individuals may experience different reactions at different times. Remember: most of these reactions will diminish over time and are completely NORMAL. Click here to view the tips.
When an individual witnesses or is victimized by violence, they experience the symptoms of trauma. Over time, as people work through their feelings, they learn to move through the trauma and are once again able to focus on their lives and interests. If a victim or witness needs more than you are able to provide, seek professional assistance. Many counselors can assist in working through feelings.The following are expected reactions to trauma. Individuals may experience different reactions at different times. Remember: most of these reactions will diminish over time and are completely NORMAL. Click here to view the tips.
COVA's Mission:
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'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.
2021 Virtual COVA Conference
Non-Captioned Recordings Are Now Available through December 31, 2021!
Virtual Skill Building Session Week:
Platform: Crowdcast
Members: $150 per Session; Non-Members: $200 per Session
Featuring 4 all-day virtual Skill Building Session master classes.
Virtual COVA Conference:
Platform: Crowdcast
Members: $400; Non-Members: $450
Enjoy 3 Keynotes and choose from 4 simultaneous workshops offered 3 times a day. That’s a total of 36 workshops in 13 track topics!!
Virtual Skill Building Session Week:
Platform: Crowdcast
Members: $150 per Session; Non-Members: $200 per Session
Featuring 4 all-day virtual Skill Building Session master classes.
Virtual COVA Conference:
Platform: Crowdcast
Members: $400; Non-Members: $450
Enjoy 3 Keynotes and choose from 4 simultaneous workshops offered 3 times a day. That’s a total of 36 workshops in 13 track topics!!
The COVA Conference is amongst the largest victim services conferences in the country. In addition to pre-conference all-day Skill Building Session master classes, the COVA Conference is three day event featuring 3 keynote speaker and 36+ workshops. Participants learn new skills and best practices for the victim services field. Last year, for the 2020 Virtual COVA Conference, we had over 1,402 attendees from government agencies, district attorney offices, law enforcement, victim services field professionals, victim advocacy non-profit organizations, as well as victims and survivors.
Black Lives Matter.
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Expand the Circle - Reach all Crime Victims
Victim service providers in Colorado are committed to reaching all victims and survivors in our state. When underserved and marginalized members of our communities are not accessing our services, it’s on us to learn from members of those communities what they need.
Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD)
Click here to learn more about the Victim Offender Dialogue and how to participate.