Office for Victims Programs (OVP)
VISION
Be a trusted resource for crime victims/survivors, service providers, and agencies, and a catalyst for improving the delivery of and access to services for victims/survivors in Colorado.
MISSION
To support victims/survivors, communities, service providers, and agencies using our diverse expertise and backgrounds by:
- Serving as good stewards in the dissemination of public funds;
- Bridging the gap between victims/survivors and the criminal justice system, helping them navigate its complexities while promoting fairness and justice;
- Training across multiple sectors to strengthen the capabilities of agencies;
- Collaborating with communities, policy makers, and stakeholders to enhance the response to victims/survivors of crime;
- Influencing public policy that prioritizes victims’ rights, safety, and healing.
For general inquiries, please email cdps.ovpconnect@state.co.us or call 303-239-5719.
Outside Resources and Partnerships
Current Events in Crime Victim Services
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM is an opportunity to uplift the voices of survivors and supporters and engage in a national conversation about domestic violence to help change the narrative on this important topic. Conversations contribute to raising awareness, increasing donations and volunteer efforts, and deepening community engagement by connecting our work nationwide.
October 16th is Wear Purple Day! Purple is the awareness color of domestic violence. Coordinate a Wear Purple Day on your own or with your friends, family, or coworkers. Take a pic and share your participation on our LinkedIn account.
Below are a few ways to get involved:
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Walk: One Mile Closer to Hope. This walk is a chance to stand in solidarity, show support, and help build a future free from domestic violence. October 1st, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Start: Rose Andom Center, 1330 Fox St, Denver, CO 80204. End: City and County Building, Denver, CO. Learn more about this event and sign-up online.
• OUTCRY: Alchemists of Rage - film + Q&A. Join Town Hall Collaborative, a woman-owned community gathering space, for a film screening and discussion hosted by The Blue Bench, metro Denver’s only comprehensive sexual assault prevention and survivor support center. October 1st - 5:30 PM - 9 PM. Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204. Learn more about this event and purchase tickets online.
• Battle Woman - Standing Against Violence: Personal Safety Workshops. Battle Woman is hosting a series of low cost personal safety and defense workshops each Thursday at 6:00pm to support, educate, and empower our community. Every Thursday in October at 6:00 PM starting October 2nd, 2025. Battle Woman, 2845 5th Street Boulder, CO 80304. Learn more about these events and buy tickets online.
• Rose Andom - Illuminating Hope Gala. The Rose Andom Center’s Illuminating Hope Gala 2025 is a night to honor courage, ignite compassion, and fuel the future of survivors rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. October 3rd, 2025 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202. Learn more about the gala and skip the line buy tickets online.
• Step Up Speak Out Domestic Violence Awareness 5K. Lace up your sneakers and show your support for survivors of domestic violence. This in-person event is a great way to raise awareness and funds for a crucial cause. October 5th, 2025 7:30 AM - 12 PM. Tallman Meadow Park, 12335 Canterberry Parkway Parker, CO 80138. Learn more about this event and buy tickets online.
• Kingdom Builder’s Family Life Center - Beyond the Mask: Advancing Practice, Centering Survivors” Statewide Conference. This year’s conference will focus on domestic violence, childhood trauma, and systemic barriers, with an emphasis on culturally specific issues impacting BIPOC communities. KBFLC’s goal is to foster healing, connection, and advocacy, through education, storytelling, and empowerment. October 8th - 10th, 2025. Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Learn more about this conference and buy tickets here.
• Safehouse Denver 2025 Fall Gala - Power of Purple: A Glow for Hope. The Hope Gala is a powerful reminder of the strength of our community. This event gathers our incredible community to support and uplift survivors of domestic violence. October 11, 2025 6:00 PM. Denver Art Museum @ Sturm Grand Pavilion (inside the Martin Building, enter through the Sie Welcome Center). Learn more about this event and buy tickets here.
DOVE'S 2025 Annual Benefit Celebration - Silver Masquerade: Celebrating 25 Years of Empowerment. DOVE (Deaf Overcoming Violence Through Empowerment) is dedicated to providing advocacy services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, or Hard of Hearing (DDBDDHH) victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse in Colorado. This milestone event marks a quarter-century of empowering and supporting survivors on their healing journey. October 11, 2025, 6:00 PM. Town Hall Collaborative, 525 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO 80204. Learn more about this event and buy tickets here.
Crime Victims Fund Update
VOCA Funding Factsheets by Colorado County and Statewide
In an effort to illustrate how Federal VOCA cuts might impact various programs and counties within the state, the OVP staff have created one page factsheets that provide data on the current programs funded by county, the number of victims served, the number of services provided, and the top three reported victimizations. There is also an information sheet for those agencies that provide statewide services. If you have any questions regarding VOCA or the information sheets you can contact OVP staff at cvsgrants@state.co.us.