Who We Are

Our Mission

The Center for Trauma & Resilience is dedicated to offering culturally and linguistically responsive services to survivors of crime.

Our Vision

A community where survivors of crime and trauma are supported in healing, strengthening their resilience, and accessing culturally and linguistically responsive services without barriers.

Our Values

  • We believe survivors of crime and trauma possess strength and resilience. Our work supports individuals and communities in their healing journey and empowers them to rebuild their lives.

  • We prioritize the voices, needs, and experiences of survivors, ensuring services are trauma-informed, compassionate, and responsive.

  • We are committed to providing services free of charge so that survivors of crime and trauma can access the support they need without financial barriers.

  • We honor and respect the diverse cultures, languages, and lived experiences of the communities we serve and provide services that reflect and respond to those identities.

  • We foster an environment where all individuals—clients, staff, and community partners—are treated with dignity, respect, and trust.

  • We work together with our team and community partners to strengthen services, support survivors, and remain accountable to the communities we serve.

Our History

In March 1983, the Denver Medical Society and the Denver District Attorney’s Crime Advisory Commission established a forum to create a coordinated resource network in Denver for addressing the needs of victims of violence. A task force on victims of crime was formed to explore this initiative.

After thorough research and careful discussion, the task force determined that a dedicated victims’ resource center would be the most effective way to reach the greatest number of victims. Such a center would offer reliable medical and mental health referrals, provide effective crisis intervention, and enhance awareness of victims' concerns.

As a result, the Denver Victims Service Center was established. In 2003, the agency changed its name to The Denver Center for Crime Victims. The Center's mission is to offer culturally and linguistically responsive 24-hour crisis intervention and to develop services that were previously unavailable. These services include trauma recovery counseling, crisis intervention, case management, support groups, emergency financial assistance, advocacy, and information and referral.

Incorporated on January 15, 1987, with substantial funding from the Denver Victim Assistance Law Enforcement Board, The Denver Center for Crime Victims began providing services on October 6, 1987. Since then, it has served over 165,000 crime victims.

In 2015, the agency rebranded as The Center for Trauma & Resilience.