News Archive
CBS Philly – Network Of Victim Assistance Was First Pennsylvania Victim Services Organization To Respond After 9/11 Tragedy
Not all first responders on September 11 were firefighters or police officers — a local organization stepped up in the days following the tragedy. 9/11 memorials can be found all throughout the region as people remember September 11 and those who did not hesitate to help.
Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later – CBS Philadelphia
Insider NJ – Stark & Stark/NOVA Host Sexual Abuse Victim and Survivor Seminar
The Lawrenceville law firm of Stark & Stark is partnering with nonprofit organization Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) to bring education, awareness, and support to abuse victims and their loved ones.
Keystone Education Radio – Bullying Prevention: Teaching Students to be Upstanders
While statistics of bullying in schools may be alarming, organizations such as Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Bucks County are working to prevent occurrences by teaching students of all ages strategies to fend off bullies and how to intervene when they see it occurring. On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, host Annette Stevenson speaks with Grace Wheeler, NOVA’s director of education and prevention on the organization’s efforts on this front.
Doylestown Patch – NOVA Receives Donation from 100+ Women Who Care Bucks County for its Child Advocacy Center
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is pleased to announce that it received a generous donation of $23,000 from the 100+ Women Who Care Bucks County. These funds will benefit NOVA’s Child Advocacy Center and its work to provide a safe and child-friendly environment where staff, law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals work together in a coordinated manner to investigate cases of suspected child abuse.
Lower Bucks Times – NOVA Bucks discusses Cuomo resignation after harassment allegations
Jamie Pfister and Maggie Javitt from the Network of Victim Assistance of Bucks County discussed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent resignation from office following a slew of sexual harassment allegations from former employees.
Bucks County Courier Times – Guest opinion: Cheering on Change: How to Stop Patterns of Abuse in Youth Sports
Coaches and other supervising adults can learn practical CSA prevention strategies to keep kids safe.
NOVA Receives Donation from 100+ Women Who Care Bucks County for its Child Advocacy Center
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is pleased to announce that it received a generous donation of $23,000 from the 100+ Women Who Care Bucks County. These funds will benefit NOVA’s Child Advocacy Center and its work to provide a safe and child-friendly environment where staff, law enforcement, medical and mental health professionals work together in a coordinated manner to investigate cases of suspected child abuse.
Bucks Local News – Penn Community Bank announces ‘Click for a Cause’ giving contest prizes
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has announced $30,000 in nonprofit donations as part of its “Click for a Cause” social media and online community giving contest.
Doylestown Patch – Jamie Pfister Joins NOVA as Training Coordinator
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is pleased to announce that Jamie Pfister has been hired as its Training Coordinator. In this role, Pfister will be responsible for coordinating and delivering all of the training offerings from NOVA’s Training Institute, as well as developing content for new training initiatives.
Jamie Pfister Joins Network of Victim Assistance as Training Coordinator
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is pleased to announce that Jamie Pfister has been hired as its Training Coordinator. Pfister will help re-establish NOVA’s Training Institute.
Doylestown Patch – NOVA Chat & Text Line Now Available
Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA) is excited to announce a new chat and text feature available for victims of crime and sexual assault. The text line is 267-323-4545 and the chat line is available at www.novabucks.org