BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NOVA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20230803T162647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T180805Z UID:10000089-1692727200-1692732600@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Awareness Event DESCRIPTION:Recent portrayals and depictions of the global issue human trafficking has sparked discussion across the country.  Eliminating human trafficking is a challenge that requires support from all corners of the world\, however human trafficking is much closer to home than you may think\, and can look different from how it is portrayed in popular media. \nPlease join us for a Human Trafficking Awareness Event presented by the Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking (BCAT). The event will offer an overview presentation of human trafficking\, key indicators of trafficking\, how trafficking exists here in our community and Bucks County. The presentation will be moderated by Elyse Hoekstra\, Organizer\, Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking. It will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. Light refreshments will be provided. \nInteractive Q&A Panel will feature: \nAli Pottebaum\, Rapid Rehousing Coordinator\, Haven House\nKristin McElroy\, Deputy District Attorney\, Bucks County Office of the District Attorney\nKaren Kutzner\, Trainer\, Lakeside Institute/Co-Chair Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking\nJamie Pfister\, Training Coordinator\, NOVA\nJenna Spadaro\, Human Trafficking Victim Advocate\, NOVA\nOfficer Matthew Tyson\, Bensalem Township Police Special Investigations Unit \nWe welcome everyone who wishes to join the movement. \nSponsored by:\nThe BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Church\nBucks County YWCA\nNOVA’s Training Institute\nBucks Coalition Against Trafficking URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/human-trafficking-awareness-event/ LOCATION:BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 2040 Street Road\, Warrington\, PA\, 18976\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Human-Trafficking-Awareness-Event-Facebook-Event-Cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T223000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20230717T175634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T175634Z UID:10000088-1691785800-1691793000@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Funny Fundraiser for NOVA! DESCRIPTION:Come out and support NOVA at our Funny Fundraiser with USA’S #1 Comedy Improvisation Team of Baker & Mark! Remember the TV Show ‘Who’s Line is It Anyhow?’  It’s unscripted comedy resulting in an adrenaline-pumping performance where anything goes\, and you never know what will come next! YOU\, yes\, you\, the audience participate in the show by shouting out suggestions\, providing sound effects\, or even playing right along on stage! It’s a unique interactive experience that will take your breath away from laughing so hard!  This is one of the Cabaret’s FAVORITE comedy shows of the Year! \nADMISSION:  $30 plus fees\, ($2.50).   Tickets need to be purchased at least a week in advance.\n \n Click Here to Purchase Tickets! URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/funny-fundraiser-for-nova/ LOCATION:Comedy Cabaret atop POCO’s Restaurant & Bar\, 625 N. Main Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SOC-Flyer-400-×-200-px-800-×-400-px-1920-×-1005-px-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20230517T160014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T160014Z UID:10000084-1684954800-1684960200@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Step Up\, So Others Won't Get Stepped On! DESCRIPTION:NOVA’s Director of Prevention and Training Mary Worthington will be speaking at the Doylestown Borough Human Relations Commission’s interactive anti-bullying forum!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin us next week at Doylestown Borough Hall for an evening of learning about and taking action against bullying.\n\n\nUnite\, be empowered\, and speak out against bullying and cyberbullying! URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/step-up-so-others-wont-get-stepped-on/ LOCATION:Doylestown Borough Hall\, 10 Doyle Street\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-design-99.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20230414T135224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T184432Z UID:10000083-1683136800-1683142200@novabucks.org SUMMARY:BCAT Quarterly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join BCAT in welcoming Natalie Proud\, Associate Program Director of Covenant House Philadelphia for our next Quarterly Community Meeting on Wednesday\, May 3rd at 6:00pm. The meeting will take place in person\, at NOVA\, 2370 York Rd Jamison\, PA. \nThis presentation will discuss why hotels are vulnerable to human trafficking and how to identify the critical intervention points within hotels where signs of trafficking can be spotted and preventative measures can be put in place. Natalie will discuss best practices for anti-trafficking coalitions in PA to participate in Hotel Outreach programs. \nTraining starts a 6pm\, doors open at 5:30pm. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-meeting/ LOCATION:NOVA’s Jamison Office\, 2370 York Road Suite B1\, Jamison\, PA\, 18929\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/website-May-23-Quarterly-Cover.png ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 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:20230420T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20221214T214548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T130739Z UID:10000073-1682011800-1682022600@novabucks.org SUMMARY:An Evening at the Garden Party Presented by EC Fence & Iron Works DESCRIPTION:Join us for NOVA’s Annual Auction and Gala on Thursday\, April 20\, 2023 at The Warrington! The event will feature dinner\, entertainment\, drinks\, and a silent auction. The silent auction will feature over 100 items including art\, jewelry\, experiences\, services\, and much more! \nAll proceeds from An Evening at the Garden Party support NOVA’s programs and services. NOVA supports\, counsels\, and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Bucks County and works to eliminate violence in society through advocacy\, training\, community education\, and prevention programs. NOVA offers a range of support services to help victims exercise their rights in the criminal justice system and recover from the physical\, emotional\, and financial trauma of victimization. \n \n Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/an-evening-at-the-garden-party-presented-by-ec-fence-iron-works/ LOCATION:The Warrington\, 1360 Almshouse Rd\, Warrington\, PA\, 18976 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Digital-save-the-date-800-×-400-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 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:20230404T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T193000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20230307T174111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T174118Z UID:10000082-1680629400-1680636600@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Candlelight Tribute DESCRIPTION:NOVA invites the community to join us in honoring victims of crime\, their families and friends\, and those who serve them. This tribute of reflection\, music\, and victim/survivor experiences brings all in our community together for healing and awareness. Also featured is an exhibit of victim and survivor artwork. \nEvent details: \n\nNo RSVP is needed to attend this event.\nGallagher Theater at Bucks County Community College\nDoors open 5:30pm (refreshments served)\nTribute begins at 6:15pm\n\nFor more information or questions\, please call NOVA at 215-343-6543. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/candlelight-tribute-2/ LOCATION:Bucks County Community College\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Candlelight-Tribute-2023-1080-×-1350-px-Instagram-Post-Square-800-×-400-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20221214T215407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T211621Z UID:10000074-1674667800-1674671400@novabucks.org SUMMARY:BCAT Quarterly Community Meeting: The Truths About Trafficking DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming free Quarterly Community Meeting on January 25th 5:30PM via zoom. This meeting’s topic\, “The Truths about Trafficking”\, will feature Jackie Goldstein\, MSW\, LSW\, Forensic Interview Specialist for Homeland Security Investigations (Philadelphia Office). This presentation will focus on what tactics traffickers use to recruit victims and what kind of trafficking we are seeing here in Pennsylvania and Bucks County. URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-community-meeting-the-truths-about-trafficking/ CATEGORIES:BCAT Quarterly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-community-meeting-the-truths-about-trafficking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220928T200521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T163915Z UID:10000071-1665594000-1665597600@novabucks.org SUMMARY:BCAT Quarterly Meeting October 2022 DESCRIPTION:Please join BCAT in a presentation by Chelsey Jackman\, Deputy Council Solicitor\, on the new massage parlor ordinance in Bucks County. This presentation will cover how massage parlor ordinances will be executed in Bucks County and how the regulations can keep our community safe. \n \n Zoom Link URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-meeting-october-2022/ CATEGORIES:BCAT Quarterly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-meeting-october-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221101 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20190131T190533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T165831Z UID:10000058-1664582400-1667260799@novabucks.org SUMMARY:NO BULLYing Run DESCRIPTION:Help us run\, walk\, stroll or roll 22\,808 miles against bullying\, TOGETHER!\nThis year NOVA will hold our 10th Annual NO BULLying Run in October to coincide with National Bullying Awareness Month. Participants will log their miles virtually as we run\, walk\, roll\, or stroll\, collecting miles through October 31st. \nAt NOVA\, we believe that education is the key to prevention and for more than 35 years\, NOVA staff have been providing FREE prevention education programs to tens-of-thousands of students on topics such as personal safety\, healthy relationships\, harassment\, cyberbullying\, and bully-free classrooms. NOVA programs are designed to be innovative\, supportive\, age-appropriate\, and help children and teens build safety awareness\, develop self-advocacy skills\, and recognize resources available to them. Last year\, NOVA provided nearly 500 prevention education programs to over 12\,000 students! \nJoin us this October as we collectively run\, walk\, roll\, or stroll 22\,808 miles against bullying! Each mile represents one child who will be bullied in Bucks County this year (according to statistics from Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center). \n \n Learn More and Register URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/no-bullying-run/ LOCATION:Doylestown Central Park\, 425 Wells Road\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18901 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/race32616-logo.bIY0la.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220915 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220831T141913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T141917Z UID:10000066-1663027200-1663199999@novabucks.org SUMMARY:KCIT Conference 2022: Healing is a Social Equation DESCRIPTION:The Keystone Crisis Intervention Team supports victims of crime and their communities in recovery from traumatic events. Having the honor of being a part of helping communities heal we think it is important\, especially at this time to open a bigger conversation around what healing truly requires. \nContrary to popular cultural narratives and ingrained attitudes healing isn’t accomplished through self-care alone. Self-care is just one part of the equation. Healing is a social equation. It includes me and you. \nWhile trauma creates a need for protection\, healing brings us towards connection. We invite you to explore a different paradigm for healing through the perspective of remembering community care which recognizes our undeniable interdependent and social nature as human beings and involves a commitment to use our privilege to support each other when we can so that no one has to go without. Together we have everything we need. \nKCIT has a total of 24 Speakers and over 20 workshops to choose from. \nKeynote Speakers1. Nakita Valerio: In the wake of the Christchurch Mosque massacre in New Zealand which took the lives of 51 Muslim worshippers\, Nakita Valerio posted a status on Facebook that has since continued to go viral\, years later. She wrote\, “Shouting ‘self-care’ at people who need ‘community care’ is how we fail people.” Thirteen words ricocheted around the world\, resonating with countless people\, especially with the coming of the Covid-19 Pandemic\, inspiring reflection\, writing\, lectures\, community care initiatives\, and honest conversations about the way forward. \nNakita Valerio is an award-winning writer\, researcher\, and Muslim community organizer based on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton. She serves as the Research Director for the Institute for Religious and Socio-Political Studies (I-RSS)\, as well as the Editor-in-Chief for the RSS Journal and the Edmonton Heritage Council’s ECAMP collection. \n2. Travis Heath: Travis is a licensed psychologist and is an Associate Professor at San Diego State University where he serves as Chair of the department of Counseling & School Psychology. Past work he’s been involved with looked at shifting from a multicultural approach to counseling to one of cultural democracy that invites people to heal in mediums that are culturally near. Travis is well known for a talk he gave for the Tedx Stage named from Self Care to Communities of Care where he reimagines a model of community care wherein people don’t have to self-care their way out of social inequities. \nHis most recent work involves incorporating the work of Black abolitionist scholars into psychotherapy\, community healing\, and uprising. His writing has focused on the use of rap music in narrative therapy\, working with persons entangled in the criminal injustice system in ways that maintain their dignity\, narrative practice stories as pedagogy\, a co-created questioning practice called reunion questions\, and community healing strategies. He is co-author\, with David Epston and Tom Carlson\, of the first book on Contemporary Narrative Therapy released in June 2022 entitled\, “Reimagining Narrative Therapy Through Practice Stories and Autoethnography.” \nContrary to popular cultural narratives and ingrained attitudes healing isn’t accomplished through self-care alone. Self-care is just one part of the equation. Healing is a social equation. It includes me and you. \n \n Register URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/kcit-conference-2022-healing-is-a-social-equation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/kcit-conference-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220628T190433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T161131Z UID:10000065-1657731600-1657735200@novabucks.org SUMMARY:BCAT Quarterly Community Meeting: How to Talk to Your Kids About Online Exploitation DESCRIPTION:Please join BCAT and a panel of specialists in prevention education for a presentation on commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and the intersections of trafficking. 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. \nFor more information\, please contact: Elyse Hoekstra at Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-community-meeting/ CATEGORIES:BCAT Quarterly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-community-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220425T143527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T173102Z UID:10000064-1651599000-1651599000@novabucks.org SUMMARY:Candlelight Tribute DESCRIPTION:NOVA invites the community to join us in honoring victims of crime\, their families and friends\, and those who serve them. This tribute of reflection\, music\, and victim/survivor experiences brings all in our community together for healing and awareness. Also featured is an exhibit of victim and survivor artwork. \nEvent details: \n\nNo RSVP is needed to attend this event.\nGallagher Theater at Bucks County Community College\nDoors open 5:30pm (refreshments served)\nTribute begins at 6:15pm\n\nCan’t make it? This event will be live streamed at bit.ly/CandlelightTribute2022 \nFor more information or questions\, please call NOVA at 215-343-6543 or visit www.novabucks.org URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/candlelight-tribute/ LOCATION:Bucks County Community College\, 275 Swamp Road\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/candlight-trib.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220411T223441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T205059Z UID:10000063-1651078800-1651082400@novabucks.org SUMMARY:BCAT Quarterly Meeting: Labor Trafficking 101 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a FREE\, VIRTUAL training on Labor Trafficking 101. Learn about what defines labor trafficking\, the trafficking industry\, and where it thrives in our communities. \nPresentation will be followed by a Q&A and a brief overview of BCAT’s upcoming events. \nPresented by Alicia I. Anguiano\, Esq.\, Lead immigration attorney with Justice at Work. \nJustice at Work helps low-wage and immigrant workers in Pennsylvania with issues like unpaid wages\, discrimination at work\, and some types of immigration problems. Their work focuses on labor trafficking\, wage theft and workplace discrimination. \nFor more information\, please contact: Elyse Hoekstra at Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-meeting-labor-trafficking-101/ CATEGORIES:BCAT Quarterly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-training.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elyse Hoekstra":MAILTO:Elyse.Hoekstra@novabucks.org LOCATION:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/bcat-quarterly-meeting-labor-trafficking-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 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:20260508T055934 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:20220407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T203000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 CREATED:20220315T201953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T202547Z UID:10000060-1649352600-1649363400@novabucks.org SUMMARY:An Evening at the Art Gallery Presented by EC Fence & Iron Works DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Hope & Healing at NOVA’s Annual Auction and Gala on Thursday\, April 7th at Warrington Country Club! This year’s theme is An Evening at the Art Gallery\, and our silent auction will feature over 150 pieces of art from local and regional artists and craftspeople including paintings\, photography\, jewelry\, woodworking\, textiles\, sculpture\, ceramics and much more! \nThe event will also feature a client art display\, special guest speakers\, the official reveal of NOVA’s new brand\, and we will honor Eleanor Wilhelm for her 35 years of dedication and service to NOVA. It is an event that you don’t want to miss! \nAll proceeds from An Evening at the Art Gallery support NOVA’s programs and services\, and we hope that you will join us to celebrate and support NOVA’s essential work in our community. \nTo purchases ticket and sponsorships\, click the button below! \n \n Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships URL:https://novabucks.org/calendar-event/an-evening-at-the-art-gallery-presented-by-ec-fence-iron-works/ LOCATION:The Warrington\, 1360 Almshouse Rd\, Warrington\, PA\, 18976 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://novabucks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Website-event-photo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T055934 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