*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Sustainability is the capacity of a program or organization to accomplish long-lasting success and stability by establishing the organization or program as an essential service to victims and the community. Victim service organizations and programs need to plan for sustainability in...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This Center for Victim Research workshop will discuss the science of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma. This workshop will summarize...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Deaf individuals in the United States face domestic or sexual violence rates equal to or higher than hearing individuals but often encounter systemic barriers and challenges when seeking help. This webinar will explore working with Deaf crime victims, such as victims...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.* Succession planning in victim services is essential for ensuring the continuity and effectiveness of organizations that support crime victims. The Succession Planning webinar will discuss the process involved in preparing for leadership transitions to maintain the organization's mission and operations. In...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.* Join NOVA on March 27, 2025; 2pm-3pm ET for our monthly community gathering. Free and open to the public, we use this time to connect as we all navigate uncertainty together. Joined by experts in the field, each month, we will...
In the aftermath of many mass violence incidents (MVIs), local, state, national, Tribal and Federal leaders collaborate to create three Centers that identify and address the many needs of victims, survivors, first responders and the community-at-large: Friends & Relatives Center (FRC) Family Assistance Center (FAC) Resiliency Center (RC) While each Center and its services are...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Mental health is a topic gaining popularity in the first responder world – the “suck it up, buttercup” mentality is being flipped upside down. Understanding mental health concerns for first responders is crucial because of the regular exposure to critical incidents...
NOVA joins the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA) and National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) for a special, virtual kick-off for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW)! This 1-hour event will highlight how communities across the country are observing #NCVRW2025 and elevating this year’s OVC theme, Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing. Three...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Administrators will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with their peers, discuss successes and challenges that will guide future training and technical assistance themes and topics. For more information, click HERE.
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* Criminal justice professionals are busier than ever, and many are feeling overwhelmed. You may have heard of mindfulness and wondered what it offers. Or perhaps you know what mindfulness is, but you are looking to reinvigorate or begin a practice. The...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details* This webinar series will provide an in-depth overview of human trafficking. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of how human trafficking occurs and how victims are recruited/conscripted. The roots of human trafficking will be examined along with the current situation. An...
*This is not a NAVAA-hosted event. Please see the registration page for contact details.* Interns and volunteers can positively contribute to law enforcement-based victim services. They can facilitate the expansion of services, be assigned responsibilities that would otherwise not be prioritized, and serve as effective representatives of victim services and the agencies they serve. For...