The Office for Victims Programs (OVP) houses a number of programs to support victims of crime. The programs include grant funding for victim service agencies, support for local victim compensation and Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) programs, victim rights compliance, supporting statewide anti-human trafficking efforts, and supporting statewide responses to sexual assault.
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. 33% of women, 25% of men, and 50% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Join the Division of Criminal Justice Office for Victims Programs in raising awareness about domestic violence, supporting the victims/survivors, and celebrating the work of victim advocates across our state. Here are just a few of the ways you can get involved:
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline published an article titled Four Ways to Help Survivors Heal.
- President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Attend the art exhibition titled VOICES Survivor Advocacy Network's GET LOUD! from October 24 to November 30 at the Rose Andom Center, 1330 Fox Street, Denver, CO, 80204.
- Learn more about the Domestic Violence Awareness Project.
- October 17 is known as Purple Thursday. Show support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing the color purple and share your pictures with us on our social media account using the hashtags #DVAM2024, #HealHoldCenter, and #Every1KnowsSome1..
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.