N.O.V.A.

Welcome to the N.O.V.A. Principles Web Site!

Be sure to check out the N.O.V.A.  "Blog" site by clicking on the link at the top of this page!

Mission Statement

The mission of N.O.V.A. Principles is: "Nurturing youth to seek out positive Opportunities, internalize good Values, and to accept Accountability for their choices in life.  N.O.V.A. assists parents, families, and communities in protecting youth from the potentially devastating effects of illegal drugs, violence, and negative media exposure."

History

The N.O.V.A. program was created in March of 2003, by Sgt. Charlie Wakamatsu, Founder;  Dr. Paul Jenkins, Co-Founder, a Child and Family Psychologist;  and several officers from the Orem Department of Public Safety in Utah.
In April of 2004, N.O.V.A. Principles LC, was created to allow the N.O.V.A. Principles program to be implemented beyond the confines of the City of Orem.

Live On Purpose

Dr. Paul H. Jenkins, often referred to as “Dr. Paul”, is a clinical psychologist and life coach.  Dr. Paul’s coaching is designed to help individuals, couples, executives, leaders, and producers to discipline their thinking and overcome barriers to success and prosperity.  We encourage you to visit Dr. Paul's "Live On Purpose Radio" web site at www.liveonpurposeradio.com and listen to the many wonderful Podcasts he has posted there, it will be time well spent!  Please feel free to pass this web site on to your family and friends as well.

Blog Entry

  • Teasing and Bullying
    Sgt. Charlie Wakamatsu joined Dr. Paul for a discussion with live callers on this tricky subject. You can listen to the entire call here. Please share this link with others who are serious about making a difference with this pervasive problem.
  • Kids, Risky Business
    In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul and Sgt. Charlie Wakamatsu, discuss principles around keeping kids safe. There are many more great pod casts that you can listen to just like this one.  Just click on the, “Live on Purpose Radio” link in the BLOGROLL section.   Enjoy!
  • Welcome to the N.O.V.A. Principles Blog Site!
    The N.O.V.A. Principles program was created in March of 2003.  This program is taught by uniformed law enforcement officers in Elementary and Jr. High Schools.  The Elementary School program is a 13 to 15 week program, where as the Jr. High School program is a 4 week/4 lesson program. The Mission of N.O.V.A. Principles is:  “Nurturing youth [...]