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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.  Interested in becoming 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. The NVAA covers 20 integral topics that together form a comprehensive, trauma informed foundation for a victim advocate. NVAA Faculty bring experience from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC),  the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Peace Corps, NOVA and more! The NVAA is offered as a Hybrid Model with a combination of live and asynchronous (pre-recorded) virtual training, that allows more flexibility.  20 hours of live virtual training 20 hours of asynchronous training To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend ALL live class days, watch all asynchronous trainings, and complete the corresponding class survey for all live AND asynchronous courses.  The live classes are scheduled for the following Wednesdays from 1pm – 6pm ET (1 hr lunch break): March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15 Registration Rates: NOVA Members - $350; Non-Members - $400 A group discount is available for five (5) or more students registering from the same organization. Email nvaa@trynova.org with the names and emails of your group to receive the discount code.  Register by February 20th at midnight ET and use coupon code NVAA-EB2026-w for 10% off your registration! Registration will close on Wednesday, March 4th or when capacity is reached.    Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus processing fee is available through March 4th; after March 4th no refunds will be available. NOVA Members: If you qualify for the NOVA Member Rate but are not seeing it reflected, please contact NVAA@Trynova.org to have your member status updated in NOVA's Online Education Center. We are unable to refund the cost difference if you pay the non-member rate.  SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: We are able to offer a limited amount of training scholarships, click here to apply!​ All scholarship applications must be received by end of day on February 16th. Applicants will be notified of whether they received a scholarship or not by Wednesday, February 18th. Questions? Email NVAA@trynova.org Read more

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.  Interested in becoming 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. The NVAA covers 20 integral topics that together form a comprehensive, trauma informed foundation for a victim advocate. NVAA Faculty bring experience from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC),  the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the Peace Corps, NOVA and more! The NVAA is offered as a Hybrid Model with a combination of live and asynchronous (pre-recorded) virtual training, that allows more flexibility.  20 hours of live virtual training 20 hours of asynchronous training To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend ALL live class days, watch all asynchronous trainings, and complete the corresponding class survey for all live AND asynchronous courses.  The live classes are scheduled for the following Mondays from 11am – 4pm ET (1 hr lunch break): March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 13 Registration Rates: NOVA Members - $350; Non-Members - $400 A group discount is available for five (5) or more students registering from the same organization. Email nvaa@trynova.org with the names and emails of your group to receive the discount code.  Register by February 20th at midnight ET and use coupon code NVAA-EB2026-m for 10% off your registration! Registration will close on Wednesday, March 4th or when capacity is reached.    Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus processing fee is available through March 4th; after March 4th no refunds will be available. NOVA Members: If you qualify for the NOVA Member Rate but are not seeing it reflected, please contact NVAA@Trynova.org to have your member status updated in NOVA's Online Education Center. We are unable to refund the cost difference if you pay the non-member rate. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION: We are able to offer a limited amount of training scholarships, click here to apply!​ All scholarship applications must be received by end of day on February 16th. Applicants will be notified of whether they received a scholarship or not by Wednesday, February 18th. Questions? Email NVAA@trynova.org   Read more

This training is specifically designed and intended to supplement OVC's VAT Online to meet the NACP's Pre-Approved training requirement, and does not meet the NACP's initial training standard on it's own.    You will receive one Certificate of Completion at the end of the Learning path. This means you will need to complete all 5 courses that are part of the learning path, and you will then be provided with 1 certificate that acknowledges completion of all 10 CEUs of training. You must submit this certificate ALONG WITH your OVC VAT Transcript when submitting an application to the NACP.    Visit the NACP's website Visit OVC's VAT Online Questions? Email: Credential@TheNACP.org  Read more

NOVA Basic CRT Training The NOVA Basic Crisis Response Team (CRT) 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 a one-hour Mandatory Orientation session, 18 hours of Instructor Led Training (Class) and 4-6 hours of Self-Paced Learning (Homework). See the schedule below for class dates and times.  The live classes and the practice GCI session will all be held in Zoom.  There are 4 required assignments and a required end of course evaluation.  Additional resources are included as optional learning experiences.  Optional Virtual Practice Sessions will be offered following each class term and are open to any Virtual CRT participants. Course Materials Class links, homework assignments, and additional resources can be accessed thru the NOVA Learning Center, a NOVA CRT Manual and Workbook will be mailed to participants once registration has closed.  Attendance Policy To earn a certificate of completion, students must attend the orientation and live class days, submit all required homework by the deadline, and complete the end of class survey.  Participants who miss up to 3 hours of a live class will be provided a link to watch the recording and answer questions as a make up assignment. Participants who miss more than 3 hours will not be eligible to receive a certificate. 2026 Virtual Schedule February 2026 Registration = Deadline January 28, 2026 Orientation = February 4, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm EST or 2:00pm-3:00pm EST (Choose One) Class Day 1 = February 11, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 2 = February 18, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 3 = February 25, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 4 = March 4, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 5 = March 11, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST (Homework deadline 5:00pm EST) Virtual GCI Practice = March 25, 2026 11:00am-1:00pm EST (Optional)   June 2026 - Registration Deadline May 20, 2026 Orientation = May 27, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm EST or 2:00pm-3:00pm EST (Choose One) Class Day 1 = June 3, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 2 = June 10, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 3 = June 17, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 4 = June 24, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 5 = July 1, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST (Homework deadline 5:00pm EST) Virtual GCI Practice = July 8, 2026 11:00am-1:00pm EST (Optional)   October 2026 - Registration Deadline September 23, 2026 Orientation = September 30, 2026 11:00am-12:00pm EST or 2:00pm-3:00pm EST (Choose One) Class Day 1 = October 7, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 2 = October 14, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 3 = October 21, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 4 = October 28, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST Class Day 5 = November 4, 2026 11:00am-3:00pm EST (Homework deadline 5:00pm EST) Virtual GCI Practice = November 10, 2026 11:00am-1:00pm EST (Optional) Registration: NOVA Members - $475      Non-Members - $525 Cancellation/Refund Policy: A full refund minus $65 processing fee is available through the close of registration.  After this date no refunds will be available, however registrations may be changed to a different virtual date. For more information or assistance, please email CRT@trynova.org     Read more

Planificación de la seguridad y desafíos jurisdiccionales para sobrevivientes de acoso vinculados con el ejército La planificación de la seguridad con sobrevivientes con vínculos militares requiere gestionar sistemas complejos, una autonomía limitada y jurisdicciones superpuestas. En esta sesión, examinaremos cómo evaluar el riesgo y crear planes de seguridad realistas para sobrevivientes que viven dentro o fuera de la base. Los participantes explorarán las barreras únicas que enfrentan los sobrevivientes, desde la supervisión del mando y la aprobación de alojamiento hasta el miedo a las represalias o el sabotaje profesional, y desarrollarán estrategias prácticas basadas en la autonomía de los sobrevivientes. Los estudios de caso y las hojas de consejos ayudarán a consolidar el aprendizaje. Safety planning with military-connected survivors requires navigating complex systems, limited autonomy, and overlapping jurisdictions. In this session, we’ll examine how to assess risk and create realistic safety plans for survivors living on or off base. Participants will explore the unique barriers survivors face and develop practical strategies grounded in survivor autonomy. Case studies and tip sheets will help anchor learning.   This project was supported by Grant No.15JOVW-24-GK-03011-MUMU and 15JOVW-22-GK-04039-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice. Read more

Tácticas invisibles: Apoyo a sobrevivientes de acoso con vínculos militares Los sobrevivientes con vínculos militares experimentan el acoso de maneras que a menudo se ocultan, minimizan o malinterpretan. Esta capacitación básica introduce el marco SLII (Vigilancia, Invasión de la Vida, Intimidación e Interferencia) y explora cómo opera el acoso en entornos militares. Esta sesión sienta las bases para identificar el acoso y comprender su impacto en las personas con vínculos militares. La Organización Nacional para la Defensa de las Víctimas (NOVA) y el Centro de Prevención, Concientización y Recursos sobre el Acoso (SPARC) colaboran para impartir esta capacitación de alta demanda dirigida a defensores comunitarios, fuerzas del orden, personal legal, jueces y profesionales aliados. Military-connected survivors experience stalking in ways that are often hidden, minimized, or misinterpreted. This foundational training introduces the SLII (Surveillance, Life Invasion, Intimidation, Interference) framework and explores how stalking operates within military environments. This session sets the groundwork for identifying stalking and understanding its impact on military-connected individuals. The National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) and The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) partner to deliver this high-demand training for community advocates, law enforcement, legal personnel, judges, and allied professionals.   This project was supported by Grant No.15JOVW-24-GK-03011-MUMU and 15JOVW-22-GK-04039-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice. Read more