Widely regarded as the premier international survivor services conference, NOVA brings together 2,000+ victim assistance professionals each year to attend in-person during the summer and virtually during the fall.
The National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is a recognized leader in the victims' rights movement. Since 1975, NOVA has advocated for the advancement and enforcement of victims' rights, championed dignity and compassion for victims and survivors of crime and crisis, and promoted the professionalization of victim advocacy.
For more than 50 years, NOVA has hosted a professional training event across the U.S., bringing together tens of thousands of advocates and victim service professionals.
Join thousands of victims of crime, victim advocates, student advocates, first responders, sexual assault and domestic violence advocates, prosecutors, judges, social workers, and other allied professionals in both military and civilian agencies worldwide for an inspiring event.
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NOVA's 52nd Annual Training Event (2026)
Thank you for joining us for NOVA52 in Las Vegas July 21 - July 23, 2026 and Virtually September 29 - October 1, 2026.
2,600 + advocates and allied professionals came together to learn, connect, and remind one another how we are Stronger Together! A heartfelt thank you to our exhibitors and sponsors at every level for helping make NOVA52 an incredible experience.
NOVA's 53rd Annual Training Event (2027)
NOVA's 53rd Annual Training Event theme is Why We Advocate: Empowering Communities, which reflects how believing, supporting, and standing with survivors build safer, stronger, and more connected communities for everyone.
NOVA's 53rd Annual Training Event Request for Proposals - NOW OPEN
This is one call for proposals that covers our in-person and virtual events. Share your expertise with the NOVA community and be the reason someone leaves #NOVA53 Inspired! We welcome workshops facilitated in English, Spanish, and ASL. English interpretation is provided for sessions presented in Spanish and ASL. Review our session focus areas, prepare your materials and submit your proposal before the deadline December 3, 2026!
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