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Since the start of the pandemic, we have been quickly adapting to all of the unprecedented situations that COVID-19 and social distancing has called for. As a result, top needs are changing every day for the victims/survivors DVIP serves. Please check our “Top Needs List” weekly to stay up to date on the most-needed items […]
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has certainly jolted all of our ways of life: as of today, 90% of the American public is under stay-at-home orders. While many of us have the option to stay at home and feel safe, victims of domestic violence do not have that option. Sheltering in place, for victims of intimate […]
On August 21st Senator Ernst met with staff of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and pledged her support to sponsor the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). Last week Senator Joni Ernst made a floor statement in which she reported that negotiations had broken down and characterized H.R.1585 (VAWA) as a partisan political […]
Today, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) provides a range of comprehensive services and fundamental support for victim/survivors in eight Southeastern counties – Johnson, Iowa, Cedar, Washington, Des Moines, Henry, Lee, and Van Buren. The story of DVIP, its expansion, and improvements go back 40 critical years that were only possible because of the relentless […]
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is seeking construction bids for renovations to their shelter building and properties in Iowa City. The project will be funded with CDBG funds through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development; therefore construction contracts are subject to Section 3 and Davis Bacon requirements. The DVIP proposes to update […]
Cheryl was at the courthouse when she saw the Domestic Assault Response Team of the local police department and her advocate from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). Pulling them aside in a very agitated voice told her how her former ex was making her life miserable and was smart enough to be flying “under […]
JOHNSON COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER EFSP AWARD AMOUNT: $39,749.00 The Selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Council of Jewish Federations, Catholic Charities, USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in […]
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program is one of the 24 service agencies that have signed onto this open letter. Please read the full letter below. Questions about DVIP’s position should be directed to Executive Director, Kristie Doser at dvip@dvipiowa.org Twenty-four victim service providers stand in opposition of Iowa’s “Marsy’s Law” DES MOINES, Iowa – Twenty-four victim […]
In our 2017 end of year appeal sent out to supporters in all 8 of our service counties in Southeastern Iowa, we shared a portion of 3 survivors stories. Due to the amazing responses we have received over the past month we wanted to share them with you. If you relate, have questions about your […]
Living with roommates is always a unique challenge. Everything from “where is the remote?” to “who put the empty box of cereal back in the cupboard” is common anywhere. Even in shelter. Living with 39 other people, most of them strangers bring even more challenges to communal living. For victim/survivors, like Francine, resources are always […]
