Domestic Violence Intervention Prog

The outreach program provides services for victims and their children, serving eight counties in southeastern iowa. The program includes a 24-hour hotline, provides support services and advocacy in civil and criminal justice matters, mobile advocacy, emergency transport, and victim registration and notification, the primary objective of all services is to connect victims to a long term support network involving local agencies of their county-of-origin to develop sustainable safety and independence. This includes collaborations with child welfare, faith-based organizations, local law enforcement, social services and housing support organizations. The program also provides short term housing assistance to victims and their children. The program helps with rent and utilities expenses, obtaining employment counseling, job retention counseling, assisting with life skills and education along with locating and securing permanent housing with the help of case management. In fy2025, 2,392 victims and their children were provided comprehensive support services.

The sexual assault services program includes a 24-hour hotline, provides support services and advocacy in civil and criminal justice matters, mobile advocacy, emergency transportation, peer-to-peer counseling, support groups, and prevention education. Sa advocates provide information, referrals, and resources for ongoing support, navigating institutional systems such as title iv, victim registration, and notification, and accompany victims to sexual assault forensic examinations. Additionally, advocates provide support services for victims' families, friends, and significant partner relationships. In fy2025, 221 sexual assault/abuse victims were provided with comprehensive support services by the sexual assault services team.