Welcome to NOVA's Training Center!

Welcome to NOVA’s Campus Advocacy Training (NCAT) 2025! NCAT is a seven-week live training program designed for campus advocates and community-based advocates serving college populations, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth. Facilitated by national campus experts, the training covers a wide range of topics such as ethics and boundaries, confidentiality, privacy and privilege, language justice, federal laws, restorative justice, forensic exams, and more. NCAT will be offered from January 15 through February 26, 2025 (Wednesdays only) from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST). This training is virtual only, with occasional pre-work and homework materials. Participants of this unique academy may be eligible to apply for the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) Campus Advocacy Specialist Credential.   Applicant Commitment: Participants acknowledge the following: I am required to attend four (4) hours of NCAT training each Wednesday from January 15—February 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST). I can miss two (2) classes but must contact ncat@trynova.org to receive a make-up assignment and complete it by March 7, 2025. I understand that I must adhere to this attendance policy to receive a certificate of completion.  I understand that NCAT is a training designed for campus advocates or community-based advocates serving student-survivors at colleges and universities.  I must have access to the Zoom platform and microphone (cameras are encouraged but not required) in order to participate in the training. Dial-in only access will not be permitted.  I understand NCAT will cover difficult topics of abuse and crime. I am aware these classes could potentially elicit a powerful emotional response. Resources to promote self-care will be provided in the LMS platform and integrated throughout the training.   Registration Rates: NOVA Member Rate: $375 a person  Non-Member: $425 a person **Use code NCATEarlyBird for an early bird discount of 10% off through November 25th. ***A group rate of $300 per registrant is available for groups of five (5) or more. Contact NOVA Staff at ncat@trynova.org to receive discount code. Registration will close at 5:00pm (EST) on Friday, December 20, 2024 or earlier if capacity is reached. Refund Policy: A full refund, less $75 processing fee prior to 12/19/24; On and after 12/20/24, there will be NO refunds unless training has been canceled by NOVA. NOVA reserves the right to cancel any training due to lack of minimum registration and will provide full refund.   Accessibility and Inclusion: Auto-transcription will be provided during the sessions via Zoom. If you need an additional accommodation for the training, please email ncat@trynova.org    NOVA is committed to accessibility and inclusion in our training and we strive to make our trainings as accessible as possible. We will do our best to meet reasonable accommodation requests but we cannot guarantee we can meet them all.    For updates regarding the NCAT and NOVA Campus Programs, please sign up here.   Read more

Welcome to NOVA’s Human Trafficking Response Academy (HTRA) 2025! NOVA’s Human Trafficking Response Academy is an introductory to intermediate level training course designed for victim advocates and allied professionals working with survivors of human trafficking. This training academy includes topics pertaining to both forms of human trafficking: sex trafficking and labor trafficking (forced labor). Through engaging online training and access to dynamic, experienced instructors, those who complete this course will feel better equipped to respond and support trafficking survivors. While there is no prerequisite for this course, those enrolling should already have reasonable foundational knowledge in victim services. HTRA is four (4) full days of live training facilitated by subject matter experts, and will be offered Monday, February 10th-Thursday, February 13th, 2025 between the hours of 10:00am - 5:30pm Eastern Time. This is a fully virtual training. Participants of this academy may use the completed hours towards the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) Human Trafficking Specialty.   Schedule: Monday, February 10th: 10:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Time Tuesday, February 11th: 10:00am - 5:30pm Eastern Time Wednesday, February 12th: 10:00am - 5:30pm Eastern Time Thursday, February 13th: 10:00am - 4:45pm Eastern Time Multiple breaks are included each day   Registration Rates: NOVA Member Rate: $350 a person  Non-Member: $400 a person **Use code HTRAEarlyBird for an early bird discount of 10% off through November 25th. ***A group rate of $300 per registrant is available for groups of five (5) or more. Registration will close at 4:00pm ET on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 or earlier if capacity is reached. All registrations must be fully paid by Thursday, January 9th. Refund Policy: A full refund, less $75 processing fee, may be requested until Thursday, January 16th; On and after January 17th, 2025, there will be NO refunds unless training has been canceled by NOVA. NOVA reserves the right to cancel any training due to lack of minimum registration and will provide a full refund. Read more

Learn evidence-based, advanced advocacy skills and system-based approaches for professionals working with children and families impacted by crime. This specialized victim assistance training is offered in partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. This online training academy is designed to provide evidence-based best practices, enhance-based best practices, enhance valuable skills and share prevention models and systems-based approaches for professionals working with child and adolescent victims of crime and their families. Training topics include:  Intergenerational Trauma Community Impact and School System Response Cyber-based Crime and Tech-enabled Trauma Child & Adolescent Suicide Intervention Serving Neurodivergent Children Working with Families and Victims of Secondary Trauma This course is designed for professionals working with child and adolescent victims of crime and their families. There is no required prerequisite, however, this is an advanced course and those enrolling are expected to have a foundational understanding of victim advocacy and  trauma-informed practices. The 2025 CFAA is offered as a 3 day intensive online academy from January 28-30th from 10:00am – 5:00pm Eastern Time via NOVA's Training Center.  Registration Costs:  NOVA Members: $270 Non-Members: $300 Register by December 13th and get 10% off using code: CFAAEarlyBird Registration will close at 5pm ET on Friday, January 17th or when capacity is reached.  Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through January 24th, after January 24th no refunds will be available. A group discount is available for five (5) or more students registering from the same organization. Please email cfaa@trynova.org for more information. Apply for a Scholarship! We are able to award 5 scholarships, thanks to NOVA's 50for50 Scholarship Campaign! Pay it forward by starting your own fundraiser, here. All submissions are due by January 1, 2025. Recipients will be notified by January 8th, 2025. 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).  A one-hour Mandatory Orientation session will be held on Wednesday January 29, 2025.  You may choose from either 11:00-12:00 pm EST or 3:00-4:00 pm EST. The live classes are scheduled for Wednesdays in February (5, 12, 19, and 26), from 11:00-4:00pm ET (including breaks).  All Orientations and Classes will be held on Adobe Connect.  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 January 22, 2025 or when capacity is reached Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through January 22, 2025.  After this date no refunds will be available. For more information or assistance, please email CRT@trynova.org Read more