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 the Office for Victims Programs or call 303-239-5719.

Current Events in Crime Victim Services

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a dedicated effort to shed light on a global crisis affecting millions. Understanding the facts surrounding human trafficking is crucial to addressing this issue.

Awareness

Raising awareness is one of the first lines of defense against human trafficking. It enables communities to recognize signs of exploitation. Increased awareness empowers individuals to report suspicious activities and support victims/survivors, contributing to the disruption of trafficking networks. Educating the public diminishes demand by promoting ethical consumer choices and responsible business practices.

Get Involved

The human cost of trafficking demands action. Everyone can play a role in dismantling this criminal enterprise. Supporting anti-trafficking organizations, volunteering time or resources, and participating in awareness campaigns are impactful ways to contribute.

The Colorado Human Trafficking Council's (the Council) This is Human Trafficking campaign was launched in 2020 to help raise awareness about all types of human trafficking and assist in placing information where potential victims are likely to see it. Community partners, such as gas stations, restaurants and individuals, play an important role in expanding the reach of the campaign by distributing campaign materials provided by the Department of Criminal Justice in collaboration with the Council.

This Human Trafficking Awareness Month the focus is on continuing to disseminate facts, foster understanding, and motivate community partners to join the fight. Please email the Colorado Human Trafficking Council for more information about obtaining materials, which include posters, stickers, and window clings in both English and Spanish.

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.

Statewide Factsheet (PDF)

Counties A-E Factsheets

Adams (PDF)

Alamosa (PDF)

Arapahoe (PDF)

Archuleta (PDF)

Baca (PDF)

Bent (PDF)

Boulder (PDF)

Broomfield (PDF)

Chaffee (PDF)

Cheyenne (PDF)