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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Each academy will have its own scholarship application that opens at the same time as registration.
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.
Group discounts are available for groups of 5+ from the same organization/agency that are paying in one bulk payment. Get in touch with your academy coordinator for more details on how to receive the group discount.
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.
All students who successfully complete their training academy requirements and meet the agreed upon attendance policy will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the academy.
NOVA’s Online Training Academies take place through NOVA’s Learning Management System and utilize Zoom Meeting Platform for classes.
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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