NVAA Registration & Course Information
Shaping the Future of Victim Advocacy
Spring 2024 NVAA registration has closed. Registered students have been emailed class access information. Please email [email protected] if you are registered and paid for the course but have still not received anything.
Fall 2024 NVAA will take place in October, with exact dates and registration information to come this summer.
The NVAA is offered twice per year, in the Spring and Fall:
To accommodate our students and increase accessibility, NOVA has adopted different schedules for the Spring and Fall Courses: Live and Hybrid
NVAA Student Center (Password Protected)
The NVAA Student Center will be your resource portal throughout the duration of NOVA’s Victim Assistance Academy. This is where you can find class links, reference materials, instructor information, and more!
Your NVAA Coordinator is Carolyn Eskin, NOVA’s Education & Outreach Manager.
Only students registered for the course are able to access the password protected Student Centers. Please do not share or distribute any information contained within the student center without permission from NOVA.
Continuation of the Program + Trainings
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You will have completed an NACP Pre-Approved “A” Level training, which means that you can apply for the NACP Provisional Level Credential by submitting an application to the NACP along with your NVAA Certificate.
NOVA does offer limited need-based scholarships for the training academies. The scholarship covers the registration fee only and all scholarship recipients are required to have access to Zoom and a microphone feature to complete the academy. The scholarship application for the 2024 Spring NVAA can be accessed here.
Yes. While this course is designed for new and aspiring advocates, many seasoned advocates and allied professionals will complete the course as a valuable refresher training.
The following topics are covered in the 40-Hour NVAA:
- Foundations in Victim Advocacy
- Role of the Advocate
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Child Abuse
- Interpersonal Violence and Animal Cruelty
- Stalking and Interpersonal Violence
- Trauma and Resilience
- Advocating for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Crime
- Communication Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Human Trafficking
- Inclusion and Belonging
- Criminal Justice System Overview
- Victim Compensation and Notification
- Victims with Disabilities
- Elder Abuse
- Ethics and Confidentiality
- Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
- Survivors of Homicide
Yes. The NVAA group discount is $275 per student for a group of 5 or more from the same agency. Please send a list of the applicant names, point of contact information for the group, and cardholder information to [email protected]. Each person in the group will need to fill out the PDF registration form in its entirety.
No. When you register, you are selecting your class time and must attend at that time throughout the course. Occasionally, your NVAA coordinator will make an exception but that must be approved beforehand.
Attendance is taken throughout the live training. Per the attendance policy, students can miss up to two presentations but must make them up by completing a brief assignment. In order to receive a certificate of completion, students must adhere to the attendance policy.
The NVAA will be offered online via Zoom Meeting. In order to participate in the NVAA, each student must be able to access Zoom. Access to a camera and microphone are not required, but highly encouraged to increase participation and engagement. Auto-transcription is provided during the training.
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