National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
NOVA is now called the National Organization for Victim Advocacy; it changed its name from National Organization for Victim Assistance in 2024. It trains and credentials victim advocates, supports crisis response teams, works on victims' rights policy, and offers resources for groups that help people harmed by crime and crisis.
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NOVA Victim Assistance Helpline trained staff provides direct victim assistance and support to those who have been victimized by crimes. We help victims learn about their rights and options... Main Services navigating the system help hotlines one-on-one support Serving all ages trauma survivors domestic violence survivors human trafficking survivors natural disaster survivors sexual assault survivors
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What they offer 11
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Victim Assistance HelplineService
- Recently verified· Jun 26
National Advocacy Leadership CenterProgram
A member professional development center with webinars, networking, lunch-and-learns, events, and resources for victim assistance professionals.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
National Advocate Credentialing ProgramProgram
A voluntary credentialing program for victim advocates nationwide.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
D-SAACPProgram
A sexual assault advocate certification program for military Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, SAPR Program Managers, and victim advocates.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Community Crisis Response ProgramProgram
NOVA trains responders and helps communities build teams that can support people after small or mass-casualty crisis events.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
NOVA Victim Assistance AcademyProgram
A foundational training program for new and aspiring victim assistance professionals.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Youth Advocacy Leadership CenterProgram
A youth-focused program that offers training, technical assistance, professional development, and a Youth Leadership Council for young people interested in victim advocacy.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Victim Advocacy CorpsProgram
A program for college students that offers victim advocacy training, credentialing, mentorship, and paid field placements at local victim service agencies.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Advocacy Works / 2026 Leadership LabProgram
A pro-bono support effort that connects victim service nonprofits with business and public-sector leaders for strategy and management guidance.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
National Crime Victims' Rights Week EventsEvent
NOVA offers free webinars and virtual events each April to highlight survivors, victims' rights, and connection among victim advocates.
- Recently verified· Jun 26
Career FairEvent
A future career fair for students, new advocates, and people interested in advancing a career in victim advocacy and crisis response.
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