Traffickers go to great lengths to keep victims under control, using both physical and psychological tactics to create dependence and fear. While kidnapping a victim off the street can happen, […]
Human Trafficking Awareness Day 2021
Why do we hold a Souper Bowl to support victims/survivors?
DVIP is gearing up for our 24th Annual “Souper Bowl.” The event will be held on Thursday, February 25th, 2021. This is a community event that raises funds for victims […]
Emergency Sheltering costs up 76% due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many changes for our normal daily lives but for most victims/survivors, there has been an additional obstacle to safety of being isolated with an abusive partner. Because […]
Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition: Reasons For Getting Involved with the Coalition
DVIP’s is a proud partner of the Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition (JCHTC): a group of medical providers, law enforcement officials, attorneys, community agency providers, and education staff that are […]
Transitional and Permanent Housing at DVIP
With the eviction moratorium in Iowa coming to a close recently, the number of families struggling to pay rent due to unemployment or reduced hours is predicted to continue increasing […]
