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
November is National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the history and culture of Native Americans while also addressing their disproportionate risk of experiencing violence, murder, or going missing. This month, the Office for Victims Programs would like to honor our neighboring office within the Division of Criminal Justice: The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives.
The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR) was established in 2022 through Senate Bill 22-150. The OMMIR works within communities to connect all types of resources - from grassroots to federal - to those who need them.
The OMMIR:
- connects families with resources
- provides information on how to report a missing or murdered loved one
- increases educational awareness regarding missing and murdered Indigenous people
- develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities
- collaborates with state and local partners to develop training
The OMMIR’s Mission: To build community, strategic partnerships, and collaborations ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of our Missing or Murdered Indigenous Relatives is upheld.
The OMMIR’s Vision: Establish meaningful and authentic communication and response to sustain our commitment to the community with integrity.
Visit the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives website to learn more about this office, discover resources, and read about their dedicated work.
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.