The Network of Victim Assistance is a Bucks County Pennsylvania non-profit organization. NOVA offers personal safety educational programs to children and youth, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities in schools, community centers and professional settings. NOVA is also an advocate for victims and victims’ rights. We provide support and accompaniment to all criminal justice proceedings. We speak in support of victims and victims’ rights on the local, state and national levels. In addition, NOVA provides absolutely free one-on-one short-term counseling to help victims, their families and significant others to identify and work through their thoughts and feelings surrounding their victimization.
Education
We offer personal safety educational programs to children and youth, adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities in schools, community centers and professional settings in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Advocacy
NOVA is an advocate for victims and victims’ rights. We provide support and accompaniment to all criminal justice proceedings. We speak in support of victims and victims’ rights on the local, state and national levels.
Counseling
Free one-on-one short-term counseling to help victims & their families work through their thoughts & feelings surrounding their victimization. Services provided in English, Spanish (Español), Korean (한국어), Mandarin (普通话), Romanian(Română), Portuguese (Português) and Yoruba (Yorùbá).
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News, Events & Training
NO BULLying Run 2019 – Registration Open
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Date: Sunday, June 9, 2019
Time: 8:30 am (1-mile Fun Run/Walk) and 9:00 am (5-mile Run)
Place: Doylestown Central Park, 310 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
REGISTER NOW
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Online registration closes June 7th. If online registration is closed, race-day registration will be available starting at… Continue reading
Hope Bracelets to Support NOVA
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This year is NOVA’s 45th Anniversary and we are selling special silver bracelets with a key charm and “hope” tag. They can only be purchased through NOVA! The price is $25 per bracelet ($4.00 will be added if you need the order mailed to you).
The theme of NOVA’s Annual Auction &… Continue reading
Forensic Nursing Conference
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Hosted by Abington – Jefferson Health FNE Team and Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA)
DATE: May 31, 2019
TIME: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
PLACE: Abington Jefferson Health, 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
COST: $60 (Includes breakfast and lunch. Check or credit card. No refunds for cancellations.)
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Bucks Co Conference on Crimes Against Children
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Date: June 4, 2019
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Place: Delaware Valley University, Life Sciences Building, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901
More Information: buckscac.org/conference
Contact: Erika Goettler or Steve Doerner, Bucks Co Children’s Advocacy Center at 267-927-0639 or conference@buckscac.org
Cost:
$55.00 – Bucks County Multidisciplinary Team… Continue reading
Promoting Sexual Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
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You are invited to the 3rd Annual Conference of Bucks Rainbow Allies:
Date: Friday, June 7th, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Place: Solarium Room – Rollins Center – Bucks County Community College (Newtown Campus)
Cost: Free (lunch also provided)
REGISTER NOW (Registration is required and seats… Continue reading
Free Training on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
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Stewards of Children® is a prevention training that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence-informed program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. This training uses a practical, five-step approach to prevention and response that enables… Continue reading
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