More Than Just A Bed
New Bunk Beds Provide Safety and Security Our emergency shelter in Iowa City has 40 beds. It is full every single night with victim/survivors of domestic violence. Half of those […]
One of a Kind Hero ~ In Remembrance of Peggy McKittrick
Two months ago DVIP suffered the loss of one of our former staff members, Peggy McKittrick. Peggy was one of those people who did a little bit of everything at […]
REAL LIFE STORIES: What do Domestic Violence Victim Service Providers Do?
The following stories come from Iowa domestic violence victim service providers. Most narratives came from responses to an annual survey conducted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence asking […]
Iowa Legislative Proposed Budget Slashes Victim Services Funding by 26%
On April 12, 2017, the Justice Systems Appropriations Subcommittee proposed their SFY18 budget. Legislators proposed a 26% cut in funding for victim services: $5 million for victim assistance grants compared to previous […]
How to Contact Your Legislator!
There are so many ways to make your voice heard! Legislators want to know what is important to you, it helps them understand what their constituents want from them. […]
Student Speaks About His Experience
We all know that domestic violence impacts youth when they witness violence in the home, but they don’t always have the opportunity to speak about that experience. Please check out […]
Help Save Iowa Funding for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse!
We have learned that the Iowa Legislative Justice Systems Committee Budget Chairs are proposing a $1.7 million cut to victim services funding in next year’s 2018 budget. If enacted, this […]
20th Anniversary DVIP Souper Bowl!
Imagine 400 of your closest friends—your neighbors, your co-workers, your elected officials, members of your community law enforcement teams—joining you for dinner to support victims of domestic violence. This has […]
DVIP Hosting TWO Souper Bowl Events in February!
DVIP Announces 1st Annual Souper Bowl Event in Keokuk, Iowa The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is hosting its First Annual “Souper Bowl” fundraising event to be held Tuesday, February 7th, […]
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence to Stop Self-Blaming
Many victims of domestic abuse will blame themselves for the way they are being treated by their partners. When you are in an emotionally vulnerable position, it is easy to make excuses […]