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
Human Trafficking - Film Screening
A documentary about Domestic Human Trafficking
This free screening will be followed by light refreshments and a facilitated discussion aimed at providing information and ways individuals can help in the effort to stop trafficking.
*Please note: This film includes graphic content*
Date: Thursday, May, 24, 2012
Time: 5:15 pm
Cost: FREE
Place: County Theatre, 20 E. State St, Doylestown, PA 18901
More Information: 215-343-6543 or julied@novabucks.org
For A Flyer: CLICK HERE (.pdf 217KB)
For more information on how to recognize & help human trafficking victims see www.novabucks.org/humantrafficking.html.
Children's Advocacy Center - Special Event
Children's Advocacy Center
Second Annual Miniature Golf Outing
Come out and enjoy a day of fun and help support the Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center.
Date: Sun., June 10, 2012
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Place: Four Seasons Golf Center, 1208 Swamp Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901 (Fountainville)
Cost: $12 a ticket includes golf, hot dogs & cold drinks
Tickets: contact Leslie Slingsby at 267-927-0639 or at info@buckscac.org
If you are unable to attend, please consider sponsoring a foster child in Bucks County for $12. By sponsoring a foster child, you will be providing a child with an opportunuity to enjoy a day of fun.
Sponsorship: The success of this event will depend largely on our sponsors who lend their names and financial support to the event. By participating as a sponsor, your organization will benefit from extended exposure through the advertising campaign and promotional efforts undertaken for the event, as well as knowing that the money raised will directly support child abuse victims. We have several levels of sponsorship packages. Click here for a sponsorship form (pdf 56KB).
Flyer: Click here for a flyer of the event (pdf 104 KB)
Childhood Sexual Abuse
“Safety and security don't just happen; they are the result of collective consensus and public investment.
We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
Nelson Mandela
Last year, NOVA helped nearly 700 child victims of sexual abuse and provided 1,895 prevention education programs in Bucks County Schools.
How to discuss recent news with children.
Read the letter to the editor of The Intelligencer from December 25, 2011 entitled "Sexual Assault Victims, We're Here to Help"
Male Sexual Assault
Men and boys are also the victims of the crimes of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and rape. In fact, in the U.S., over 10% of all victims are male.
Click here for more information and resources.
No-Go-Tell Storybook for Children
No Go Tell Storybook for Purchase
Looking for a tool to help you talk to children about child abuse prevention and personal safety? NOVA has a book and coloring book designed for preschool and elementary age children to support the personal safety rules NO-GO-TELL. Call today to find out how to purchase your copy! 215-343-6543 or e-mail mandy@novabucks.org. Click here for an order form.
Meet for Support at NOVA offices
- Adult Victims of Sexual Violence: Fairless Hills office
- Parents of Children Who Have Experienced Abuse: Fairless Hills office
- Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Assault: Fairless Hills & Perkasie offices
- Homicide Support Group: Perkasie office
For more information call NOVA's hotline: 1-800-675-6900
How You Can Donate
JustGive.org
We have made it much easier for you to make your gift on-line.
NOVA is using JustGive, a resource of Guidestar, to process gifts.
Donors receive acknowledgement of their gift from JustGive to be used as a tax receipt.
3% is deducted to cover the cost of the transaction and donor privacy is respected. Click here or the icon at the top right hand side of the page to get started.
Donate Used Cell Phones To NOVA
"Good Community Neighbor Program"
NOVA wants your old cell phones. Have you tossed your old cell phone into a drawer? Drop it off at: NOVA’s office in Jamison, or at the NOVA Thrift Shop. NOVA sends used cell phones to Shelter Alliance where they are responsibly recycled (protects the environment) or reused. NOVA receives a monthly check based on the number of phones sent.
The proceeds help NOVA continue to provide counseling and medical and legal accompaniment for victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and offer education, prevention and safety programs to schools and the community. Services are free and confidential.
Drop your old cell phones and batteries (but no accessories, boxes or instructions) off at:
NOVA
2370 Old York Rd., Suite B-1
Jamison, PA 18929
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Find out how your office or business can participate…
Questions? Call 215-343-6543
Show Your Support
Show Your Support by Purchasing a Limited Edition Tile
This beautiful dove tile represents peace, hope & new possibilities for victims. Designed by Moravian Tile Works to commemorate NOVA's 35th Anniversary.
$35 for each tile (shipping available for $4.95 per tile.) Click here for an order form (pdf 71KB).
Who NOVA Helps
NOVA helps victims of all types of crime, including: Acquaintance rape, assault, bullying, campus crime, child abuse, child sexual abuse, date rape drugs, drunk driving, dating violence, elder abuse, hate crimes, homicide, human trafficking, incest, juvenile crime, male sexual assault, rape, sexual harrassment, and stalking.
News & Events
NOVA on Facebook
DoD Safe Helpline
Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community. Anonymous, confidential and secure support for members of the active duty military community available live 24/7. Click the icon below or go to www.safehelpline.org or call 877-995-5247.
Información en español
Cuando el crimen ataca, estamos aquí para ayudar. Lea más sobre NOVA (.pdf)
Haga clic aquí para traducir sitio web de NOVA en español.
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
Search for a Cause
Click on www.goodsearch.com or www.igive.com to raise money for NOVA by searching the web and shopping on line.
Be a Hero !
Bucks County CAC
For more information on Bucks County Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) see www.BUCKSCAC.org.
Did You Know...
In 2011, NOVA served 3,287 victims of crime and their family members or friends. Nearly 34% of those served were children under the age of 18 while 28% were male.
We Believe In Equality
NOVA follows a policy of equal opportunity in its delivery of service and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
