Problem-solving & Safety Planning Around Sabotage
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 […]
EFSP Phase 35 Request for Funding Open
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) […]
Why Service Providers are Standing in Opposition of Iowa’s “Marsy’s Law”
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 […]
Survivor Stories 4, 5, and 6 of 12
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 […]
Survivor Stories 3 of 12 ~ Francine
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 […]
Sustainability Grant Turns the Lights on at DVIP
Fall brings with it hot cider, chilly nights, and shorter days which can mean higher energy costs not just in heating your home but also in keeping it lit. This […]
Survivor Stories Part 2 of 12 ~ Samantha
She expected to be turned away from the services that the Domestic Violence Intervention Program promised to provide because things weren’t that bad. Like so many calls our advocates take […]
Survivor Stories Part 1
Every day our advocates assist individuals and families in need of safety, support, and resources. This is one of the 12 stories of those resilient survivors we will be sharing with […]
EFSP Request for Funding Open
JOHNSON COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM (EFSP Program) AWARD AMOUNT: $40,714 Application Link: Phase 34 EFSP Application The Selection […]
Petco Helps DVIP Launch Cooper’s House
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is proud to announce that Copper’s House is now open to victims of domestic violence’s furry family members. This year Petco Foundation provided $5000 […]