That's victim services.
99 Iowa counties. 25 local organizations.
1 connected network.
Every day across Iowa, victim service providers answer crisis calls, help survivors find safe housing, accompany them to hospitals and courtrooms, provide counseling and advocacy, and help them find paths to safety and healing.
52,113 IOWANS
sought services after experiencing rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking, child abuse, homicide, and other violent crimes last year.
99
Iowa
counties
25
local
organizations
1
connected
network
what do victim services include?
24/7 confidential
crisis response
safe emergency housing
and safety planning
legal advocacy,
court accompaniment,
and system support
medical accompaniment
and support
counseling and
emotional support
resources for survivors, families, and communities
transportation
assistance
financial literacy
courses
parent/child support services and referrals
MEET IOWA'S 25
VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS
Victim service providers are local nonprofit organizations
that provide support, advocacy,
and resources statewide.
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They are available 24/7 in-person,
by phone, or via text message.
All services are free and confidential.
looking for
culturally specific
services?
Among our 25-member network, seven of them provide culturally specific services designed around the cultures, languages, experiences, traditions, and values of the communities they serve. These programs help build trust, minimize barriers, and connect survivors with support that recognizes and responds to their individual and community needs.
