National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA)
OVC National Victim Assistance Academy
The mission of the National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA) is to provide an intensive, interactive learning experience to develop and promote professional skills and knowledge for victim service providers. We deliver NVAA trainings using a blended learning approach—a combination of highly interactive, self-paced training and collaborative, facilitated webinars.
All NVAA trainings are—
- Free of charge
- Led by national subject matter experts
Continuing Education Units (CEU) are awarded to participants for full participation.
Space is limited in trainings. We limit the number of participants for each NVAA training to 100 to ensure quality instructor-participant interaction. Because of this participation cap, unfortunately, we cannot accept every application.
NVAA Application Process
- You will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt by email immediately after you submit your application. If you do not receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt, your application is not complete and you will not be considered for the training. You must complete all sections that are marked with an asterisk.
- Within 10 business days, you will receive a notification of whether your application has been accepted.
- Two days before the training begins, you will receive detailed information about how to access the training site and all related materials.
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is designed for victim service administrators and leaders who wish to enhance their leadership skills and abilities. Participants will learn theoretical concepts and practical skills to lead their organization, team, or work group more effectively.
Effective Management Series
Each of the trainings within the Effective Management Series is designed to build organizational capacity within victim service organizations.
Advanced Skills Institute
Trainings in the Advanced Skills Institute are designed to build skills and address timely topics that confront victim service providers on a daily basis and that have direct impact on service providers' work.
We are committed to continually improving and broadening these critical training resources. Sign up so we can keep you informed as we make additional changes and add new trainings.
The previously delivered NVAA Foundation-Level Training Curriculum is still available as a resource.
Audience: This training is designed for new or seasoned victim service leaders who provide or have provided direct services to victims.
Blended Learning Approach: Each session is delivered using a blended learning approach—a combination of highly interactive, self-paced training and collaborative, facilitated webinars.
Length of Training: This training runs for 11 consecutive weeks. Each weekly webinar session lasts 75 minutes. You should expect to dedicate approximately 1–2 hours completing assignments before the training begins and between each session. See information about each session.
If You Miss a Session: All webinars will be recorded, so if you are unable to meet online for a live webinar, you can access the recording.
Check Your Schedule: This training is very popular, and we are often unable to accommodate all requests to participate. It is important that you make a commitment to attend all sessions, either live or by accessing the webinar recording.
Space is Limited: We limit the number of participants for NVAA trainings to 100 to ensure quality instructor-participant interaction. Because of this participation cap, unfortunately, we cannot accept every application.
Training Requirements: When you complete all components of this training, you will receive Continuing Education Units (CEU). See training requirements.
Questions? Please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.
Next Leadership Institute: September 3–November 14, 2019
Application opens on August 13, 2019.
OVC offers a series of comprehensive and practical trainings to build organizational capacity. See information about each training.
Blended Learning Approach: Each training is delivered using a blended learning approach—a combination of highly interactive, self-paced training and collaborative, facilitated webinars.
Length of Training: Each weekly webinar session lasts 75 minutes. You should expect to dedicate approximately 1–2 hours completing assignments before the training begins and between each session. Most trainings include an Introductory Week. There is no webinar during this week, but you will engage with other participants and complete other assignments.
If You Miss a Session: All webinars will be recorded, so if you are unable to meet online for a live webinar, you can access the recording.
Check Your Schedules: These trainings are very popular, and we are often unable to accommodate all requests to participate. It is important that you make a commitment to attend all sessions, either live or by accessing the webinar recording.
Space is Limited: We limit the number of participants for NVAA trainings to 100 to ensure quality instructor-participant interaction. Because of this participation cap, unfortunately, we cannot accept every application.
Training Requirements: When you complete all components of a specific training, you will receive Continuing Education Units (CEU).
Questions? Please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.
OVC offers a series of comprehensive and practical skill-building trainings. See information about trainings in this series.
Blended Learning Approach: Each training is delivered using a blended learning approach—a combination of highly interactive, self-paced training and collaborative, facilitated webinars.
Length of Training: Each weekly webinar session lasts 75 minutes. You should expect to dedicate approximately 1–2 hours to completing assignments before the training begins and between each session.
If You Miss a Session: All webinars will be recorded, so if you are unable to meet online for a live webinar, you can access the recording.
Check Your Schedules: These trainings are very popular, and we are often unable to accommodate all those who want to participate. It is important that you make a commitment to attend all sessions, either live or by accessing the webinar recording.
Space is Limited: We limit the number of participants for NVAA trainings to 100 to ensure quality instructor-participant interaction. Because of this participation cap, unfortunately, we cannot accept every application.
Training Requirements: When you complete all components of a specific training, you will receive Continuing Education Units (CEU).
Questions? Please contact nvaa@ovcttac.org.