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The NOVA Victim Assistance Academy™ (NVAA) is a forty-hour virtual training for aspiring and new victim assistance professionals.  This unique NOVA academy provides comprehensive, skill-based training ideal for those new to the field, although we welcome advocates at any level! The NVAA covers 20 integral topics that together form a comprehensive, trauma informed foundation for a victim advocate. You will learn from 20 nationally recognized Subject Matter Expert(SME) Faculty Members, bringing expertise from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC),  the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Peace Corps, NOVA and more! The Fall NVAA is offered as a Hybrid Model with a combination of live and asynchronous (pre-recorded) virtual training, that allows more flexibility, consisting of 20 hours of live virtual instruction, and 20 hours of pre-recorded training.  Click here for the course agenda and live schedule.    To earn the NVAA Certificate of Completion, you must:  Complete all 10 live courses (Attending All Live Classes & Completing Surveys) Complete all 10 pre-recorded courses (Watching Recordings & Completing Surveys) Attendance at all live classes is a requirement in order to receive your certificate.    Live Class Schedule: THURSDAY CLASS: Thursday, October 2nd at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Thursday, October 9th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Thursday, October 16th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Thursday, October 23rd at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Thursday, October 30th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET REGISTRATION RATES NOVA Members - $350; Non-Members - $400 If you are looking to register and pay for a group of 5+ in one bulk payment, please contact [email protected] for group pricing information.  Register before August 29th and use the coupon code EARLYTHURSDAY for a 10% discount on your registration! Registration will close on September 22nd, or when capacity is reached.    Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through September 29th. After September 29th, no refunds will be available.    Apply for a Scholarship! Thanks to NOVA's scholarship campaign, we are able to offer a limited amount of scholarships to cover the registration cost of the Fall NVAA! All scholarship submissions are due by 12pm ET on August 25th. Recipients will be notified by August 27th.    Interested in become a Credentialed Advocate (CA) with the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)? The NVAA is an NACP Pre-Approved “A” Level Training; this means that after completing the NVAA you will be able to meet the training requirement to become a Provisional Level Credentialed Advocate with the NACP. During the NVAA, you'll have an opportunity to have your credentialing questions answered directly by the NACP staff! Read more

The NOVA Victim Assistance Academy™ (NVAA) is a forty-hour virtual training for aspiring and new victim assistance professionals.  This unique NOVA academy provides comprehensive, skill-based training ideal for those new to the field, although we welcome advocates at any level! The NVAA covers 20 integral topics that together form a comprehensive, trauma informed foundation for a victim advocate. You will learn from 20 nationally recognized Subject Matter Expert(SME) Faculty Members, bringing expertise from the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC),  the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Peace Corps, NOVA and more! The Fall NVAA is offered as a Hybrid Model with a combination of live and asynchronous (pre-recorded) virtual training, that allows more flexibility, consisting of 20 hours of live virtual instruction, and 20 hours of pre-recorded training.  Click here for the course agenda and live schedule.    To earn the NVAA Certificate of Completion, you must:  Complete all 10 live courses (Attending All Live Classes & Completing Surveys) Complete all 10 pre-recorded courses (Watching Recordings & Completing Surveys) Attendance at all live classes is a requirement in order to receive your certificate.    Live Class Schedule:  Tuesday, September 30th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Tuesday, October 7th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Tuesday, October 14th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Tuesday, October 21st at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET Tuesday, October 28th at 11am-1pm ET and 2-4pm ET REGISTRATION RATES NOVA Members - $350; Non-Members - $400 If you are looking to register and pay for a group of 5+ in one bulk payment, please contact [email protected] for group pricing information.  Register before August 29th and use the coupon code EARLYTUESDAY for 10% discount on your registration! Registration will close on September 22nd, or when capacity is reached.    Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through September 29th. After September 29th, no refunds will be available.    Apply for a Scholarship! Thanks to NOVA's scholarship campaign, we are able to offer a limited amount of scholarships to cover the registration cost of the Fall NVAA! All scholarship submissions are due by 12pm ET on August 25th. Recipients will be notified by August 27th.  Interested in become a Credentialed Advocate (CA) with the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)? The NVAA is an NACP Pre-Approved “A” Level Training; this means that after completing the NVAA you will be able to meet the training requirement to become a Provisional Level Credentialed Advocate with the NACP. During the NVAA, you'll have an opportunity to have your credentialing questions answered directly by the NACP staff! Read more

The NOVA Basic Crisis Response Team Training is a 24-hour training pre-approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP® )& D-SAACP.  The course is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive overview of NOVA’s Crisis Intervention Model.  This CRT Basic training will consist of 18 hours of Instructor Led Training (Class) and 6 hours of Self-Paced Learning (Homework).  All Orientations and Classes will be held on Zoom.  Wednesday October 1, 2025. = one-hour Mandatory Orientation session. You may choose from either 11:00-12:00 pm EST or 3:00-4:00 pm EST.  Wednesdays in October (8,15,22 and 29) = live classes from 11:00-4:00pm ET (including breaks).   The homework assignments and additional resources can be found on this platform.  There are 4 required assignments and a required end of course evaluation.  Additional resources are included as optional learning experiences. To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend ALL live class days, submit all required homework by the deadline, and complete the end of class survey. Registration: NOVA Members - $475      Non-Members - $525 Registration will close on Wednesday September 24, 2025 or when capacity is reached Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through September 24, 2025.  After this date no refunds will be available. For more information or assistance, please email [email protected] Read more