Victim Advocacy Training Academies
Shaping the Future of Victim Advocacy
Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to continue building and expanding your skills and knowledge, NOVA has high quality online training that you can take from anywhere in the world! Provided by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from incredible organizations and agencies across the country, NOVA’s online training academies provide a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insight from premier trainers and advocates.
NOVA's Online Victim Advocacy Training Academies
NOVA Victim Assistance Academy
NOVA Campus Advocacy Training
Human Trafficking Response Academy
Child & Family Advocacy Academy
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NOVA Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA)
Introductory Level ⋅ 40 Continuing Education Hours · Pre-Approved NACP “A” Level Training
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If the staff member (attendee) has already requested an invoice and has an online account, please have them provide you with their log-in details to access their account. You will then be able to go to the “View Orders” page and pay the pending amount to finish their registration.
If the attendee has not yet created an account, you as the cardholder may go online and register the attendee by filling in their relevant information and completing the payment. On the final confirmation page, you will also be able to send the payment confirmation email to yourself.
Human Trafficking Response Academy (HTRA)
Introductory to Intermediate Level ⋅ 24 Continuing Education Hours
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If the staff member (attendee) has already requested an invoice and has an online account, please have them provide you with their log-in details to access their account. You will then be able to go to the “View Orders” page and pay the pending amount to finish their registration.
If the attendee has not yet created an account, you as the cardholder may go online and register the attendee by filling in their relevant information and completing the payment. On the final confirmation page, you will also be able to send the payment confirmation email to yourself.
NOVA Campus Advocacy Training (NCAT)
Advanced Level ⋅ 30 Continuing Education Hours
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If the staff member (attendee) has already requested an invoice and has an online account, please have them provide you with their log-in details to access their account. You will then be able to go to the “View Orders” page and pay the pending amount to finish their registration.
If the attendee has not yet created an account, you as the cardholder may go online and register the attendee by filling in their relevant information and completing the payment. On the final confirmation page, you will also be able to send the payment confirmation email to yourself.
Child & Family Advocacy Academy (CFAA)
Advanced Level ⋅ 15 Continuing Education Hours
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If the staff member (attendee) has already requested an invoice and has an online account, please have them provide you with their log-in details to access their account. You will then be able to go to the “View Orders” page and pay the pending amount to finish their registration.
If the attendee has not yet created an account, you as the cardholder may go online and register the attendee by filling in their relevant information and completing the payment. On the final confirmation page, you will also be able to send the payment confirmation email to yourself.
The NVAA is offered twice per year, in the Spring and Fall:
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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