BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NOVA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NOVA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://novabucks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NOVA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20231205T201919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T165859Z UID:10000094-1705429800-1705437000@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Smarter Parents\, Safer Kids DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop helps parents learn about healthy sexual development\, how to talk to their kids about sexual abuse\, and how to keep them safe. The Smart Parents program helps adult caregivers tackle tough conversations with their children\, along with empowerment and support. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/smarter-parents-safer-kids-2/ LOCATION:Souderton Brethren in Christ Church\, 494 Cherry Road\, Souderton\, PA\, 18964\, United States CATEGORIES:Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Website-Event-Images-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Pfister":MAILTO:jamie.pfister@novabucks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20230216T193905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T200701Z UID:10000079-1682618400-1682627400@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Stewards of Children Training at Souderton BIC Church DESCRIPTION:Do you work with children? Are you up to date on your Clearances?\nDarkness to Light’s “Stewards of Children” is a two hour program that teaches adults how to prevent\, recognize\, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This training features survivors and professionals in the field to help equip participants with the tools necessary for preventing childhood sexual abuse. The training conveys a five-step approach through an audio-visual presentation and supplemental workbook for each participant.\n\n\nJoin us at Souderton BIC Church on April 27. Open to the Community. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/stewardssbic/ LOCATION:Souderton Brethren in Christ Church\, 494 Cherry Road\, Souderton\, PA\, 18964\, United States CATEGORIES:Stewards of Children,Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SOC-Flyer-400-×-200-px-800-×-400-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Pfister":MAILTO:jamie.pfister@novabucks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20230224T145332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T145332Z UID:10000081-1681839000-1681844400@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Talking With Our Children About Online Exploitation DESCRIPTION:Please join NOVA’s Training Institute for a webinar on commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).  This training will review how to understand and confront CSEC in our community. Our panel of specialists will review social media use and how to start and continue discussions with your children on the dangers of online exploitation. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/talking-with-our-children-about-online-exploitation/ CATEGORIES:Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/April-Action-Public-Training-800-×-400-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Pfister":MAILTO:jamie.pfister@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/talking-with-our-children-about-online-exploitation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20220405T120031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T163439Z UID:10000062-1649961000-1649968200@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Talking About Safe\, Healthy\, and Respectful Relationships DESCRIPTION:NOVA was awarded a grant from the Raab Foundation to develop a parent curriculum designed to build awareness\, advocacy\, and skills for parents and guardians of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). \n“Talking about Safe\, Healthy\, and Respectful Relationships”\, is a free two-part\, online training designed for parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism to support the development of healthy and safe body boundaries and healthy decision-making. NOVA recognizes parents and guardians have been integral partners supporting their children. Their advocacy has been unwavering. This two session program offers integral support as young people with ASD emerge into adulthood. \nNOVA believes that relationships are central to a full life. Mary Worthington\, NOVA’s Primary Prevention Coordinator noted: \n\n“We know that some young people who may have autism or other developmental differences need help in forming and maintaining healthy and appropriate relationships. As such\, NOVA created this two session program specifically for parents and caregivers to help support their children\, teens\, and young adults who may need extra support in this area and help them grow and mature into the person they want to become.” \n\nTopics that will be presented: Personal Safety\, Ask First\, Strategies for decision making\, Online Safety\, and Support Resources. \nThis FREE two session training is presented by Mary Richter\, M.Ed. and Tory Baram\, MSW of NOVA. \nThursday\, April 14\, 2022 @ 6:30 PM for Session OneThursday\, April 21\, 2022 @ 6:30 PM for Session Two \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information\, please contact: Mary@novabucks.org \n \n Register URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/talking-about-safe-healthy-and-respectful-relationships/ CATEGORIES:Stewards of Children,Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/iStock-534419109.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Richter":MAILTO:mary@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/talking-about-safe-healthy-and-respectful-relationships/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T194500 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20220318T153027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T205952Z UID:10000061-1649874600-1649879100@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Off to a Good START: Virtual Training DESCRIPTION:There is no better time than now to get “Off to A Good START” – teaching healthy body boundaries for your child’s well-being!\nOne of the greatest essentials of parenting is to protect our children from harm. NOVA is offering “Off to A Good START”\, a 75-minute\, free\, online training designed to help parents acquire skill sets and knowledge that support the development of healthy and safe body boundaries\, critical thinking skills\, and healthy decision making. \nThe “START” of the title is an acronym for: \n\nSay the personal safety rules early\, often\, and clearly\nTeach correct body part names\nAsk First before any touching\, regardless of the relationship\nReinforce “not safe” touches/requests are never the child’s fault\nTalk to your child about trusted adults they can go to for help and affirm your support\n\nWe invite parents of young children in Bucks County\, as well as professional and paraprofessionals who work with and are concerned about the safety of children to join us! There is no better time than now to get “Off to A Good START”. \nAs part of a broader approach\, we want to encourage and enhance family skill-building strategies. Even when parents have addressed the topic of personal safety with their child\, they may have questioned “was it enough?” If parents have not communicated the personal safety message\, or it is on their “to do” list\, now is the time to begin. \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, please contact: Mary Worthington at Mary@novabucks.org URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/off-to-a-good-start/ CATEGORIES:Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Off-to-a-Good-START.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T170059 CREATED:20220307T214841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T145712Z UID:10000059-1648751400-1648756800@novabucks.org SUMMARY:NOVA’s Training Institute Presents: Sextortion Awareness and Prevention DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Panel Discussion with Q&A Session\nIn today’s digital age\, sexual exploitation is becoming more common\, as people use social media platforms to coerce others into sending images of themselves engaging in sexual acts. In Pennsylvania\, anyone who threatens to harm or withhold a reward\, service or anything of value in order to coerce sexual acts\, images or videos from a victim\, commits the crime of sexual extortion. \nBecause approximately 71% of sextortion victims are under the age of 18\, we invite parents\, community members\, educators\, and other professionals to help raise awareness about sextortion. Hear from experts in the field of law enforcement\, criminal justice\, advocacy and prevention to make our communities safe from sextortion. \nFeatured Panelists:\n\nDonna Greco\, Policy Director\, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape\nBrianna Dion\, Victim Advocate\, NOVA\nDetective Ryan Kolb\, Police Department\, Bensalem\nKristin McElroy\, Deputy District Attorney\, Bucks County\nHayes Honer\, Prevention Educator\, NOVA\n\nModerated by: Jamie Pfister\, Training Institute Coordinator\, NOVA \n \n \n \n \n \n Additional Information\nLive Via Zoom \nFor more information\, please contact: Jamie Pfister at Jamie.Pfister@novabucks.org \n \n Donate to NOVA\n \n \n \n \n \n Your donations support NOVA’s mission and free trainings like this one. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/novas-training-institute-presents-sextortion-awareness-and-prevention/ CATEGORIES:Training Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Gehan-Hoffman":MAILTO:debgh@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/novas-training-institute-presents-sextortion-awareness-and-prevention/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR