Happy Pride from DVIP!
Happy Pride Month! In June we come together to celebrate the progress, history and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community. DVIP stands with our LGBTQIA+ friends and neighbors and remains committed […]
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Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Cope In Different Ways
An alarming number of children are maltreated or exposed to domestic violence in the United States each year. Researchers have estimated that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are […]
Wear Orange June 5th, 2020
We invite you to Wear Orange June 5th, 2020 for National Gun Violence Awareness DayIn 2013, 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton was shot and killed in Chicago. After her death, her friends […]
COVID-19 Updates and Current Needs
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 […]
Hold Senator Ernst Accountable
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 […]
DVIP’s Remarkable 40 Years of Service
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, […]
Domestic Violence Intervention Program Seeking Sealed Bids
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 […]
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 […]