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.
Call for Presenters Now Open
2021 COVA Conference
(Sept. 20-22, 2021)
We are seeking proposals for workshop presentations for each day of the 2021 COVA Conference which will be September 19-22, 2021. We hope to know more in the upcoming months whether the conference will be held in Keystone, Colorado, or whether it will turned into a fully virtual event.
Topics may address issues in any of the 13 program tracks: Domestic Violence, Children/Youth Issues, Misc./Potpourri, Sexual Assault, Victim Advocacy 101, Victim/Survivor Issues, Criminal Justice, Advanced Advocacy, Law Enforcement, Senior Issues, Restorative Justice, and POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training).
Topics may address issues in any of the 13 program tracks: Domestic Violence, Children/Youth Issues, Misc./Potpourri, Sexual Assault, Victim Advocacy 101, Victim/Survivor Issues, Criminal Justice, Advanced Advocacy, Law Enforcement, Senior Issues, Restorative Justice, and POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training).
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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)
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