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 […]
EFSP Request for Funding Open
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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 […]
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 […]
