Domestic violence and sexual assault programs across the country are facing potential funding cuts as well as challenges accessing funding they have already been awarded. Federal funding is essential to […]
Tag: Iowa
Get Involved This Summer: Volunteer with DVIP & RVAP!
Volunteering is a meaningful way to address the impact of domestic violence and sexual violence in our communities, and summer is a great time to do it! Here’s how you […]
Art as a Response to Trauma
Join docents and supporters of DVIP/RVAP to tour works of art that transcend the direct experience of trauma. Following the tour, DVIP/RVAP invites you to join them for refreshments and […]
80’s Dance Party
Join DVIP & RVAP for an 80’s-themed dance party that will support victim-survivors. Wear your best 80’s outfit and soak in some nostalgia at The James Theater! Featuring: Painted Poach […]
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 […]
