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Why don’t more adults know the signs of child sexual abuse? In Bucks County, sexual abuse-related cases accounted for nearly one quarter of the 105 substantiated child abuse reports in 2019.

Bucks County non-profit NOVA is helping ease often-hidden dangers associated with young people being online by bringing messages like online safety to the classroom.

Young children need to be protected from abuse. But child abuse investigations are not necessarily benign and shouldn’t happen when there’s little chance that a child has been abused. Finding just the right balance is as challenging as it is important.

The Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) of Bucks County and the larger community will remember and honor victims of crime during the organization’s Annual Candlelight Tribute for Victims of Crime.

An Associated Press analysis of state data reveals that the coronavirus pandemic has ripped away several systemic safety nets for millions of Americans — many of them children like Ava. It found that child abuse reports, investigations, substantiated allegations and interventions have dropped at a staggering rate, increasing risks for the most vulnerable of families in the U.S.

April is Child Sexual Assault Awareness month, and Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), Bucks County’s comprehensive service agency for victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes, has an ambitious goal of training 25,000 adults in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) awareness and prevention via its “Not On My Watch” education program. In order to meet that goal, NOVA has placed ads for the program on mini-buses that travel through Bucks County during the month of March.

Neil A. Armstrong middle schoolers learned how to be safe both online and in-person.

Why don’t more adults know the signs of child sexual abuse? In Bucks County, sexual abuse-related cases accounted for nearly one quarter of the 105 substantiated child abuse reports in 2019.

The Network of Victims Assistance (NOVA) always wants students to be the safest version of themselves whether online or in person. In order to help Neil A. Armstrong Middle School students feel prepared in a myriad of topics, NOVA gave virtual presentations earlier this month on digital footprint, internet safety and healthy relationships.

On Sunday, a student-led vigil was held at the old courthouse in Doylestown to recognize all women — transgender, nonbinary, African Americans, those of Latina descent, those of Asian descent, and others — who have faced violence at the hands of men. NOVA (Network of Victim Assistance) and A Women’s Place enthusiastically took this opportunity to advocate, support, and educate all.

Unfortunately, many contractors that solicit business by going door to door are, most likely, not legitimate contractors. Many are not registered as Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) as required by Pennsylvania law.