Advancing the Impact of Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates in the Military
NOVA’s DoD Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) Program
NOVA’s DoD Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Program is committed to advancing advocacy for military-connected survivors. Through this program, NOVA’s DAVA team is dedicated to empowering military victim advocacy professionals. We equip advocates with the necessary tools and knowledge to provide comprehensive support for people impacted by domestic abuse within military communities, while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the DoD network of DAVAs.
Empowering DoD Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates through training
Embracing Research and Community Response.
The DAVA program is built on dedicated research and a focus on collaborative community response to deliver the highest quality support to victims. Through rigorous and targeted research, DAVAs are equipped with the latest knowledge and evidence-based practices in the field.
To maximize the impact of our program, we offer comprehensive training on Coordinated Community Response (CCR) frameworks. Through collaboration and coordination across professions, communities can improve their response to critical incidents and better support those in need. Through this approach, DAVAs gain a holistic and effective response framework to support military-connected victims.
Empowering Advocates with Training, Resources, and Networking
By being a part of the NOVA DAVA network, advocates gain access to a dedicated Learning Management System, valuable resources, CEUs, and an enhanced networking space. This enables them to enhance their skills, expand their network, contribute to the crucial field of victim advocacy, and creates a community of dedicated advocates DoD wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, CEUs are offered within our NOVA DAVA Learning Management System (live and on-demand), at no charge. If you have questions about how to access this, please email [email protected].
No, however, you must be working in an eligible position to be added to the LMS. Eligible DAVAs include all government and contract Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Victim Advocates and other FAP personnel who are officially designated to serve as DAVAs, according to DoDI 6400.06 requirements.
At this time, all trainings are offered virtually in our dedicated NOVA DAVA Learning Management System. If you have questions about how to access this, please email [email protected]
All qualified DAVAs will be invited to create an account in the NOVA DAVA Learning Management System. If you do not have an account and believe you should please contact your direct supervisor or contact us at [email protected].
Send any questions to [email protected]
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