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October 2020
Virtual Trivia Night W/ Andrew’s Bar Exam
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Looking for a fun and virtual way to hangout with friends while also testing your trivia skills!?!? Hangout with us on Tuesday October 20th, 2020 for an online trivia night with Andrew's Bar Exam. Check out our Facebook Page for details here: https://fb.me/e/1uHnJzOjL
Find out more »Human Trafficking & Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday, October 21st @ 12pm on Zoom Meeting ID: 994 80439282 Passcode: 406777 Join us for a presentation on human trafficking and trauma informed care presented by Teresa Davidson, ARNP, MSN, MA – our Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator, Mercy Medical Center Director, Chains Interrupted. This event is free and open to the public. You can email us at jchtcinfo@gmail.com if you have a question about human trafficking or a specific topic you would like addressed in our future presentations.
Find out more »November 2020
Giving Tuesday to support Victims/Surivors
In honor of Giving Tuesday, if you commit to a recurring monthly donation from November 24th through December 1st, you will receive a special gift! Make a recurring monthly donation of $20 and you will receive a DVIP mask Make a recurring monthly donation of $40 and you will receive a DVIP shirt Make a recurring monthly donation of $50 or more and you will receive a DVIP mask, shirt, and mug Please donate via our website: Donate Here! Select…
Find out more »February 2021
DVIP’s 24th Annual Souper Bowl
We are so excited to invite you to our 24th Annual Souper Bowl on February 25th, 2021! We have reinvented our annual fundraising event to keep you, our volunteers, and staff the safest! While we will miss your smiling faces and helping you find the perfect bowl this year, we know that you will be happy to skip the lines and enjoy your favorite soups in your 24th Annual commemorative soup mug. Attendees can join us for a virtual soup…
Find out more »May 2021
Legal Aspects of Human Trafficking: May 5th at 12:00 PM
Join attorney L. Craig Nierman Wednesday, May 5th at Noon for a virtual presentation on the legal aspects of human trafficking including: Overview of federal and state criminal law Using criminal and civil injunctions to protect survivors Helping survivors secure affordable/pro bono representation Special legal issues involving minors Dealing with survivors’ criminal records Utilizing civil claims to sanction those benefiting from trafficking Mr. Nierman, a partner at Phelan Tucker Law LLP in Iowa City, holds degrees from the University of…
Find out more »July 2021
Human Trafficking: Beyond Awareness
The Johnson County Human Trafficking Coalition will host a conference titled Human Trafficking: Beyond Awareness on July 21-22nd. The conference runs from 9 AM-12 PM both days. Each day includes a keynote, a panel discussion, and a Q & A. The JCHTC would like to thank the sponsors for this event: o 100+ Women Who Care o Network Against Human Trafficking o Domestic Violence Intervention Program o Mercy Cedar Rapids o Robyn Hepker Event schedule and speakers: 9:00- 9:10 Welcome…
Find out more »September 2021
BUTI Yoga Fundraiser
Zen Soul Society and Big Grove Brewery Iowa City support DVIP with a fun, body shaking yoga event! Join us Sunday, September 19th at 9am outside at Big Grove IC for a one hour class and 30 minute super stretch cool down. Pay in advance with the link below or pay cash/check at the event. This calorie-scorching workout fuses power yoga with cardio-intensive tribal dance + body sculpting movement. Buti® Yoga utilizes the Spiral Structure to strengthen the body. Buti® Instead of…
Find out more »“She’s Too Strong:” Understanding the Intersections of Misogynoir, Domestic Violence, and Victimization
Join us for this two-day workshop with Ayana Wallace titled "She's Too Strong:" Understanding the Intersections of Misogynoir, Domestic Violence, and Victimization. This two-day event will be held on September 21st & 23rd from 9-10:30 AM via Zoom. Special thanks to the UI Public Policy Center and Humanities Iowa for sponsoring! Attendance cap to 100 participants! Workshop Part I Description (90 Minutes) This workshop will underscore the ways in which historical trauma and institutionalized racism have impacted Black women and girls.…
Find out more »October 2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: 8 Reasons to Support Survivors
On October 8th, we'll be going live on Facebook every hour for 8 hours. Tune in to hear the 8 most important reasons you should support victim/survivors!
Find out more »Shop for Shelter: October 23rd, 2021
Mark your calendars! We are hosting our 15th annual Shop for Shelter event on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The event takes place 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at all Iowa City and Coralville Hy-Vee locations and Fareway, 2765 Commerce Drive, Iowa City. Our Shop for Shelter drive will supply our emergency shelter with nine months of goods. Interested in volunteering? You can sign up here. Thank you for your support for victim/survivors in our community!
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