National Organization for Victim Advocacy NOVA

Hear from our Executive Director about the #NOVA50FOR50 Campaign #NCVRW

Join us September 23-27 for #NOVA50Online ! Virtual attendees enjoy a week full of live online workshops, AND access to an exclusive pre-recorded training library! Hear directly from experts in the field on a variety of topics, including LGBTQIA+ Special Needs in Victim Assistance, The Importance of Bilingual and Bicultural Professionals Providing Language Access as Critical Service Providers, Navigating Tech-Enabled Trauma in Our Work, and more. Perks of attending NOVA50Online include: -Flexibility! Attendees will have access to all training recordings for 90 days. -Earn 20+ CEUs - more than ever before! -Quality recordings of Plenary Panels from NOVA's 50th Annual Training Event in Washington, D.C. Act now! Registration will close on Thursday, September 12th at 5pm ET. Register: https://lnkd.in/ed7ksThU **As part of NOVA's #NOVA50for50 Scholarship Program, we are offering–for the first time ever– ten (10) Need-Based Scholarships to NOVA’s 2024 Virtual Training Event! Scholarships will cover the entire virtual conference registration fee. ** Application link: https://lnkd.in/ezbaCQhR

Introducing the addition of a robust collection of new tools to the Advocating for Military-Connected Victims Toolkit created by NCVLI in partnership with the National Organization of Victim Advocacy! There’s a lot to explore. Learn more about military-connected victims’ rights and how to serve these survivors by enrolling in the Toolkit today! https://lnkd.in/etNCZrv3

VRLC Senior Attorney Nishtha Jolly shared best practices for relaying legal information while avoiding giving unauthorized legal advice to a group of approximately 80 advocates from across the country attending #NOVA50 the National Organization for Victim Advocacy NOVA’s recent 50th anniversary training event. We are grateful for Nishtha's involvement and this incredible opportunity to gather with other survivor support organizations and share VRLC resources with those on the frontlines of victim advocacy!

Are you new to advocacy, or know someone who is? Register now for the Fall NVAA! The NOVA Victim Assistance Academy™ (NVAA) is a forty-hour virtual training for aspiring and new victim assistance professionals. Offered biannually, this unique NOVA academy provides comprehensive, skill-based training ideal for those new to the field, although we welcome advocates at any level! You will learn from 20 nationally recognized Subject Matter Expert(SME) Faculty Members, who you’ll have access to interact directly with. The Fall NVAA is offered as a Hybrid Model, which allows more flexibility. It combines live and asynchronous (pre-recorded) virtual training. -20 hours of live virtual training -20 hours of asynchronous training The NVAA is an NACP Pre-Approved “A” Level Training, which means that after completing it, you will be able to meet the training requirement to become a Provisional Level Credentialed Advocate with the NACP. Register, share, and contact [email protected] with any questions! https://lnkd.in/gBbiMhQR

Neurobiology of Trauma - ACVS Advanced Academy in Phoenix, Arizona! Registration link: https://lnkd.in/eQPKraby

FREE ONLINE TRAINING! This session will equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to identify, intervene, and support children and teens at risk of suicide. It will enhance the ability to recognize warning signs, communicate effectively, and provide appropriate support and resources. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6Zczu6c Special thanks to Fort Moore’s Family Advocacy Program for sponsoring this training.

Another round of congratulations to the 2024 NOVA Board of Directors Awardees! Thank you for your extraordinary commitment and contributions to the victims’ movement! - Sierra Elliot, winner of the Exceptional Military Victim Advocate Award - Ali Matheson, winner of the Marlene Young Leadership Award - Thomas Minch, winner of the Morton Bard Allied Professional Award - Cindy Kuhr, winner of the Margery Fry Award - Julie and Gary DeVercelly, winners of the Edith Surgan Victim Activist Award (representative pictured) - Program: "What were you wearing?", winner of the Tadini Baciagalupi Jr. Award #NOVA50

🌟 Exciting News from NOVA and Soteria Solutions! 🌟 We're proud to launch our new Organizational Self-Assessment Tool, a vital resource designed to empower civilian agencies in supporting military-connected survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 🛠️ What’s Inside? • Comprehensive assessments of your practices. • Strategies for effective collaboration. • Guidance on fostering a supportive organizational culture. 🎯 Who Benefits? • Community Advocates • Healthcare Providers • Law Enforcement & Legal Professionals • Educators and more! 📥 Get the Tool: Access the tool on our Linktree at https://lnkd.in/gC5P9P3Z, where you’ll also find additional resources and information. 🔗 Stay connected and find more resources: Contact us at [email protected] #NOVA #militaryconnectedsurvivors #dvsas #advocate #community #ccr #militaryccr #ccrteams #victimadvocates

A special thank you to Office for Victims of Crime Director Kris Rose and U.S. Department of Justice, The Office on Violence Against Women Director Rosie Hildago for their attendance and remarks at NOVA50! We are also proud to celebrate the official launch of the NOVA Victim Advocacy Corps cohort through the VAC Leadership Summit at NOVA's 50th Annual Training Event. Our Student Fellows participated in dynamic training sessions and are prepared to make a meaningful impact in their field placements. Here's to the beginning of a transformative journey in victim advocacy! All of us at NOVA—including our new Victim Advocacy Corps Student Fellows—are thankful for the support and leadership of Dir. Rose. Without her investment in the future of victim advocacy, programs like the Victim Advocacy Corps would not be possible! Check out both Director Rose's and Director Hildago's remarks about the future of advocacy at the links below. Dir. Rose: https://lnkd.in/ggSZxZkY Dir. Hidalgo: https://lnkd.in/gPQG-8pG #NOVA50 #AdvancingOurAdvocacy