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 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. program to be
implemented beyond the confines of the City of Orem.
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The N.O.V.A. Principles Elementary program is a 13-15 week program taught at the fifth or sixth grade level by uniformed law enforcement officers. Students who participate in this program receive a N.O.V.A. folder, program material, and can purchase a N.O.V.A. T-shirt at minimal cost. N.O.V.A. Officers spend time with students in the classroom, at lunch, and on the playground building a great rapport between students and officers.
The N.O.V.A. Principles Jr. High program is a 4 week program taught at the 7th or 8th grade level by uniformed law enforcement officers. Students who participate in this program receive a N.O.V.A. folder and program material.
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N.O.V.A. acknowledges the key role of parents and family in keeping youth away from the harmful effects of illegal drugs, violence, and negative media exposure. N.O.V.A. supports parents in this endeavor by teaching youth and also by providing a Parent's program. The N.O.V.A. Parent's program is derived from sound psychological principles to give parents assistance in raising youth in today's world. Parents who participate in and complete the N.O.V.A. Parent's program are awarded a certification of achievement.
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