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Education
We offer personal safety educational programs to children and teens, parents and teachers, older adults, 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 legal 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
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.
NOVA News & Events
Interpersonal Communication Skills for the Workplace
Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Trainer: Douglas Rosentrater, MA Communications Professor Bucks County Community College
Training Location: NOVA Office – 2370 York Road, Suite B1 Jamison, PA 18929
Cost: Single Rate - $90.00 Group Rate - $80.00 per person (2 or more from the same organization)
CEU Credits: All workshops have been submitted for 3.0 hours to the PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
ACT 48 Hours: All workshops have been submitted for 3.0 hours to the PA Department of Education.
For more information or to register for the training, please contact Mandy Mundy, Director of Education and Training at mandy@novabucks.org or 215.343.6543.
2009 Galaxy Art Show and Sale
We want to thank all our sponsors of the 16th Annual Galaxy Art Show and Sale for their tremendous support of victims of crime in Bucks County. Look at photos of the event
Title Sponsor
First Federal of Bucks County
Star Sponsors
Edison Court, Inc.
Greenwood Gaming and Casino
Merck & Co.
Univest National Bank
Worthington Associates
Benefactors
Bucks County Bank
First Savings Bank of Perkasie
Louise and Brian McLeod
Silverman Family Partnerships
NOVA's 35th Anniversary
Check back soon for details about NOVA's 35th Anniversary celebration
Crime Victims' Week
Be sure to note the date of next year's National Crime Victims' Rights Week, taking place from April 18th through the 24th, 2010.
Información en español
Cuando el crimen ataca, estamos aquí para ayudar. Lea más sobre NOVA (.pdf)
Who NOVA Helps
NOVA helps victims of all types of crime, including: Acquaintance rape, assault, bullying, campus crime, child abuse, child sexual abuse, elder abuse, hate crimes, homicide, incest, internet crime, rape, stalking, as well as many other crimes.
Did You Know...
In 2008, NOVA served 3,235 victims of crime and their family members or friends. Nearly 40% of those served were children under the age of 18 while 72% were female.
Support NOVA with Your United Way Gift
United Way of Bucks County - Select from the list of agencies:
Network of Victim Assistance
United Way of Southeastern PA - Select agency code: #801
Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement
A Two-Day Interactive Workshop. Download the registration form (.PDF) for more information.