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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.

Spot a Mini-Bus with NOVA’s “Not On My Watch” Ad & You May Win a Prize. 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.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is now offering several of their education programs virtually.

Simon Jolin-Barrette says testifying in court is difficult for many, but is particularly daunting for children. The government is creating a program to help them get through it. (Sylvain Roy Roussel/Radio-Canada)

Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA1) has introduced the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2021. The legislation authorizes funding for a variety of critical grant programs, including for victim services, prevention, training, education, enforcement, economic stability, and other programs that support survivors and help them to heal and to access justice.

As kids and teens have been at home during the pandemic, they are spending more time online. With that comes increased risk of communicating with an online predator.

When tragic events occur, it often falls to victim services organizations to help traumatized individuals pick up the pieces. And they step in to offer support to the broader community after horrifying incidents take place in public spaces, such as the mass shooting Feb. 17 at the Olney Transportation Center and the one just three days later at a bowling alley in Montgomery County.

It’s far more common than we think. Here’s why we don’t talk about it.

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), is pleased to announce that the organization is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Windmill Foundation, which will be used to fund outreach, education and training to the public health, medical communities, and first responders on the medical needs of sexual assault and interpersonal violence victims.

Financial abuse and scams are serious concerns. They deprive seniors of their hard-earned assets and retirement savings.

Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), is pleased to announce that the organization is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the Windmill Foundation, which will be used to fund outreach, education and training to the public health, medical communities, and first responders on the medical needs of sexual assault and interpersonal violence victims.