Advanced Training for Campus-Based Victim Advocates
NOVA’s Campus Advocacy Training (NCAT) is an advanced academy that strengthens knowledge and skills to prevent and respond to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DVSAS) in higher education.
NCAT uses a blended-learning approach combining live virtual sessions with self-paced assignments to encourage engagement, practical application, and peer discussion.
The academy serves campus-based advocates, community advocates, and law enforcement professionals working with college and university communities. Topics include ethics and boundaries; confidentiality, privacy, and privilege; language justice; federal laws; restorative justice; medical forensic examinations; and other emerging issues affecting campus advocacy and response.
NCAT is facilitated by national campus experts who bring extensive knowledge and real-world experience to each session. Participants may apply the continuing education units (CEUs) earned through the academy toward their National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) renewal requirements.
Registration for NCAT 2027 opens this fall!
NCAT is seven (7) weeks of live training facilitated by national campus experts. Participants of this unique academy will be able to use CEU credits to fulfill the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) renewal requirements. NCAT 2026 has now concluded. Stay tuned for our next session!
Coming Soon: Meet the NCAT 2027 Instructors!
For more information, contact NOVA Campus Program Staff at [email protected]
NOVA's Campus Advocacy Trainings Frequently Asked Questions
This training is designed for campus-based advocates and community-based advocates providing services to a university or college. If you serve in another role and are interested in participating in NCAT or have questions about your eligibility to apply, email us at [email protected]
Applicants should have received foundational victim advocacy training prior to registering for this training. Many take their state certification training while others may choose to complete foundational level training through the Office for Victims of Crime online Victim Assistance Training.
We are dedicated to providing college students the opportunity to learn more about the field of campus advocacy. If you are a college student interested in NCAT, email your request to [email protected].
The National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is committed to the ongoing training and professionalization of all crime victim advocates and allied professionals. Information about need-based scholarships for NCAT 2027 will become available when registration opens later this Fall.
NCAT takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET (with a scheduled lunch break included) for 7 consecutive weeks beginning in January.
We understand that life happens, and that’s okay! NCAT’s make-up policy ensures that all class sessions will be recorded and participants will have the opportunity to make up missed sessions in order to receive a certificate for completion. Every NCAT class allows participants the unique opportunity to engage with subject matter experts in real time, which makes attendance a critical part to maximize learning.
- NOVA Member Rate: $375 a person (NOVA Members enjoy $50 off)
- Non-NOVA Member: $425 a person
NCAT classes are small by design and class size is limited to maximize opportunities for direct interaction with nationally recognized subject matter experts in live time. Currently, there is no other national campus advocacy training like NCAT.
Yes, organizations interested in registering more than five (5) or more victim advocates can receive a group rate of $300/participant.
- Contact NOVA Staff at [email protected] to receive a discount code.
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