“ I’m glad that they were there through every step. They helped as much as they could. They helped me find answers to legal questions, connecting me with people who could help when they couldn’t. They consoled us. They care. ” — Survivor of homicide
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Victim Outreach Information
Who We Are
Victim Outreach Information (VOI) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 agency whose mission is to support victims of crime and trauma in Jefferson County, Colorado. We provide emotional support, advocate for victim’s rights and offer resources that promote safety, healing and hope. Since May 1986, VOI advocates have provided crisis intervention, criminal justice information and referrals to help victims and witnesses deal with trauma and life change.
What We Do
VOI provides help to victims of crime and other traumatic events 24-hours, either on-scene or by hotline. Referrals come from law enforcement or through a review of police reports. Citizens may also contact VOI directly; if they do not fall within our jurisdiction, they are provided with referrals to services.
Advocates are called by police to respond on-scene to offer crisis support, information and referrals. Victims are educated about the affects of trauma and appropriate coping mechanisms. Advocates help victims find resources to address safety concerns or therapeutic or financial needs. Victims are informed of their rights as afforded by the Colorado Constitution. Support is provided throughout the criminal justice process.
Who We Help
The people we serve have been victimized by crime in the cities of Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Mountain View, Lakeside, and the Colorado School of Mines. As of September 1, 2008, the city of Arvada was added to our service area. Crimes include but are not limited to homicide, sexual assault, assault, child abuse, domestic violence related crimes, robbery, kidnapping, elder abuse, hate crimes, burglary, gang violence, and vehicular homicide. We also provide assistance to citizens whose situations are not crime related but are traumatic such as SIDS deaths, traffic accidents and death notifications.
Our Team
A team of six full time advocates and 20 volunteers who donate 14,000 hours annually, enable VOI to provide comprehensive services and follow-up to citizens in the six municipalities we serve. Recruited twice a year, volunteers receive an initial 40 hours of training on victim issues, diversity, victim’s rights, the criminal justice process and community resources.
Volunteer training takes place in the spring and fall. Call 303-202-2196 if you are interested in knowing more about VOI, volunteer opportunities or how you can help.
P.O. Box 5173
Golden, CO 80401
303-202-2196 / FAX 303-202-2198
email: voi@victimoutreach.org
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If you have been a victim of crime, such as a sexual assault or domestic violence, and would like to discuss reporting, ask about referrals or resources or have other questions, you may contact us at (303) 202-2196.
"Fairway to Fairness"
Golf Benefit Sponsors:
- FirstBank
- The South Restaurant
- RockRest Lodge
- RPM MotorSports
- Jefferson County Commissioner Kevin McCasky
- Captain John Garavaglia, Golden Police Department
- Earl and Claudette Elder in memory of Cher Elder
- VOI's Board of Directors
- District Attorney Scott Storey
- Stevinson Automotive
- White Birds Unlimited