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*NEW* NOVA Advanced Victim Assistance Training

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Save the Date for NOVA’s Sex Trafficking Advanced Victim Assistance Training (STAVAT)! Registration opens November 1!

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On November 15, 2021, the White House issued an "Executive Order on Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People." View full Presidential Executive Order here: http://ow.ly/mJUL50GW3WB

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Today we celebrate Native American Heritage Day.
According to @NCAI1944 --> Native youth under age 25 make up 42 % of the American Indian & Alaska Native single-race population, while youth only make up 34% of the US population. Learn about Youth Events: ...https://www.ncai.org/native-youth/youth-events

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Today is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. UN Secretary-General & UN Women UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign: #OrangeTheWorld Learn about #16days of activism against Gender-based Violence here: http://ow.ly/1grf50GVRQK #OrangeTheWorld

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We are thankful for our NOVA members, victim advocates, crisis responders, NOVA staff & Board, victim service providers & our partners across the US. We hope you take time to connect w/ those who support & love you today. Thank you 🧡

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#GivingTuesday is approaching next week! Did you know that there are alternative ways to be generous & help others without spending any money? Being a mentor can help a future victim advocate grow, develop their skills, and make a difference in the lives of many. #NOVAGiving

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We are grateful for justice today. #AhmaudArbery #Justice https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/24/ahmaud-arbery-murder-trial-verdict/8720260002/

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Check out @SharedHope 's inaugural Report Cards on Child & Youth Sex Trafficking which are graded under an advanced legislative framework, taking Shared Hope’s State Report Cards project to the next stage in fighting sex trafficking & protecting victims! ...https://reportcards.sharedhope.org/

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To learn more about the Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, Operation Lady Justice (OLJ), and to stay up to date on their latest Toolkits and incredible resource, "When a Loved One Goes Missing," visit: ...https://operationladyjustice.usdoj.gov/

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Join NOVA & @NCVLI for our 3-day interactive training --> Military Members & Families Project Virtual Training for Alaska, California, Hawaii & Washington - 11/ 30, 12/1, 12/2 2021 2:30pm-6:30pm EST http://ow.ly/msFj50Gtqo8 Questions --> Contact: AngelaDuhon@trynova.org

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Free and open to all! This #GivingTuesday we are giving back to our community. Join us in NOVA's Mentor Lounge & meet our NOVA Mentors! Bette M.S. Inch ~ NOVA Board of Directors & Victim Services Consultant - Tues., Nov. 30th, 12pm EST / 9am PST~ Register:http://ow.ly/SHe750GSPk2

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Free and open to all! This #GivingTuesday we are giving back to our community. Join us in NOVA's Mentor Lounge & meet our NOVA Mentors! Tanya O. Jones ~ NOVA Board of Directors & Founder and CEO, Interactive Advocacy Wed, Dec 1st: 12pm EST / 9am PST ~ Reg: http://ow.ly/SHe750GSPk2

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Free & open to all! This #GivingTuesday we are giving back to our community. Join us in NOVA's Mentor Lounge & meet our NOVA Mentors! Orvie B. Baker Jr. ~ NOVA Board of Directors & Pres. of The Einmalig Group LLC - Tues, Nov 30th: 1pm EST/10am PST Register http://ow.ly/SHe750GSPk2

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