Leading the Nation in Victim Services and Crisis Response Since 1975
At NOVA, we train advocates and crisis responders so they can provide effective and compassionate victim assistance. We offer credentialing to ensure those working directly with crime victims meet and maintain the highest standards and professional core competencies. We promote public policy supporting victims’ rights and are dedicated to meaningful change and help for victims and their families.
NOVA News and Updates
Community Gatherings
Join NOVA’s Monthly Community Gatherings! Our next gathering is May 29 at 2pm and the topic is on Leading through Uncertainty and Chaos.
Save the Victim Advocacy Corps
The DOJ has abruptly terminated grant funding for NOVA’s Victim Advocacy Corps (VAC). We are fighting for this visionary program that we believe can and will change the future of victim advocacy.
Meeting the Moment
NOVA 51st Annual Training Event has gone 100% virtual! We’re committed to ensuring that every advocate has access to the high-quality training, networking, and professional development they deserve.
2025 Board Awards
Each year, the NOVA Board of Directors presents awards to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals and programs in the victims’ movement.
And the award goes to…
Initiatives

Premier Annual Conference for Victim Assistance Professionals
Each year, NOVA hosts an Annual Training Event which brings together thousands of victim advocates, crisis responders and allied professionals to engage learn and grow together. With nearly 100 workshops, inspiring keynotes and engaging opportunities to network, you don’t want to miss this event.

Advocate Credentialing
NOVA offers professional credentialing to victim advocates through the National Advocate Credentialing Program® and Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program. Benefit from enhanced recognition, credibility, and mobility in the victim assistance field with credentialing.

Professional Resources
Find professional development and career advancement resources for victim advocates and crisis responders. Get information about career opportunities in victim advocacy and crisis response, attend our next career fair, and view open job positions at NOVA.