National Organization for Victim Assistance - NOVA
Organization URL(s)
www.trynova.org
Other Contact Information
Courthouse Square 510 King Street, Ste. 424
Alexandria,
VA 22314
800-TRY-NOVA (Voice - Toll-free, Resource Line)
703-535-6682 (Voice)
703-535-5500 (FAX)
Description
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is a private, nonprofit organization of victim and witness assistance practitioners, criminal justice professionals, researchers, former victims, and others committed to the recognition of victim rights. NOVA serves as a national forum for victim advocacy in support of victim oriented legislation and public policy. In addition, NOVA serves individual victims and witnesses of crime, supports local victim assistance programs, and sponsors conferences and forums on victim assistance issues. The organization is supported by grants and membership fees and the sale of pamphlets and books from its information clearinghouse. NOVA also provides training and direct support to victims and survivors of disasters via its National Crisis Response Team project.
Online Resources
- Help for Victims & For Friends of Victims
http://www.trynova.org/victiminfo/
Print Resources
Serial publication: NOVA Newsletter, monthly--news and updates on legislation, local programs, new projects, and fundraising, and a calendar of upcoming events.