Domestic Violence Intervention Program

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Domestic Violence Intervention Program 24/7/365 Hotline: 1.800.373.1043 or 1.800.228.1625
DVIP & RVAP provides services to victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Southeast Iowa.

Today we wear purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence, raise awareness about healthy relationships, an...
10/22/2026

Today we wear purple to show support for survivors of domestic violence, raise awareness about healthy relationships, and honor those affected by the issue. Join us today and show your support by wearing purple. Be sure to tag us and use

JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY! Join us for the second writing class of DVIP/RVAP's new initiative: Survivors' Stories, a series ...
10/17/2026

JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY!

Join us for the second writing class of DVIP/RVAP's new initiative: Survivors' Stories, a series of five writing classes between August 2026-July 2027. All are free and open to the public, and survivors are encouraged to attend.

All classes will be trauma-informed, and focused on themes of reclaiming one’s story, releasing shame, healing, resilience, and building community. Each workshop will last approximately 1.5 hours and conclude with an optional sharing opportunity for participants who wish to read their work aloud.

A trained DVIP/RVAP advocate will be present at each session to provide support if needed.

NOVEMBER 2026 WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Date/time: Saturday, November 7, 10:30am-12pm

Location: The Ranshaw House - 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317

Instructor: Samantha Tuttle is currently pursuing an MFA in poetry from the University of Arkansas. She has been in the survivor services space since 2020 and previously spent 2 years as a sexual assault services coordinator at DVIP/RVAP. She is passionate about the use of art and creative writing as a vehicle for healing for victim-survivors of sexual violence.

Sign up today at the link in bio or here: https://ow.ly/XZ7l50ZJ39H

Survivors' Stories is made possible through the support of the Johnson County Quality of Life grant.

10/17/2026

Shop for Safety provides 6 month of top need items for victim-survivors in Johnson County!!

9 am to 2 pm October 17th at all Johnson County HyVee and Fareways!

10/17/2026

Yayaya!! It is officially Shop for Safety day in Johnson County!! Stop by, say hi, pick up a few items and support victim-survivors!!!

🛒Join us TOMORROW for Shop for Safety on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–2 PM at Hy-Vee and Fareway locations throughout...
10/16/2026

🛒Join us TOMORROW for Shop for Safety on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–2 PM at Hy-Vee and Fareway locations throughout Iowa City! 🛒

While you’re doing your regular grocery shopping, pick up an extra item or two to support victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Every item collected goes directly to supporting victim-survivors in our community. This one day makes a huge difference in keeping our shelter stocked for up to 6 months with the everyday essentials families need when they come to us for safety. DVIP/RVAP staff and volunteers will be on-site with lists of our most-needed items and will collect donations as you leave.

✨Our current top needs include: Laundry Pods, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Cooking Oil, Spices & Seasonings, Diapers (sizes 2, 3, 6, 7), Liquid Hand Soap, Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Ranch, BBQ Sauce), Shampoo/Conditioner, and Flour. ✨

Don't have time to shop that day? Shop ahead at Walmart/Costco/Aldi and drop off your donation at one of our collection sites between 9 am - 2 pm or go to dvipiowa.org/donate to learn more about how you can support victim-survivors in your community.

📣We are still looking for volunteers for Shop for Safety- Johnson County! 📣Shop for Safety volunteers will be stationed at Johnson County Hy-Vee and Fareway stores, handing shoppers DVIP/RVAP’s top-needed items list and collecting donations as they leave. A few hours of your time can help us fill our shelves for months. Sign up to volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/mpnzrre2

🛒Join us THIS SATURDAY for Shop for Safety on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–2 PM at Hy-Vee and Fareway locations throu...
10/15/2026

🛒Join us THIS SATURDAY for Shop for Safety on Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–2 PM at Hy-Vee and Fareway locations throughout Iowa City! 🛒

While you’re doing your regular grocery shopping, pick up an extra item or two to support victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Every item collected goes directly to supporting victim-survivors in our community. This one day makes a huge difference in keeping our shelter stocked for up to 6 months with the everyday essentials families need when they come to us for safety. DVIP/RVAP staff and volunteers will be on-site with lists of our most-needed items and will collect donations as you leave.

✨Our current top needs include: Laundry Pods, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Cooking Oil, Spices & Seasonings, Diapers (sizes 2, 3, 6, 7), Liquid Hand Soap, Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Ranch, BBQ Sauce), Shampoo/Conditioner, and Flour. ✨

Don't have time to shop that day? Shop ahead at Walmart/Costco/Aldi and drop off your donation at one of our collection sites between 9 am - 2 pm or go to dvipiowa.org/donate to learn more about how you can support victim-survivors in your community.

📣We are still looking for volunteers for Shop for Safety- Johnson County! 📣Shop for Safety volunteers will be stationed at Johnson County Hy-Vee and Fareway stores, handing shoppers DVIP/RVAP’s top-needed items list and collecting donations as they leave. A few hours of your time can help us fill our shelves for months. Sign up to volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/mpnzrre2

10/14/2026

✨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED✨ PLEASE ✨

DVIP/RVAP is still looking for volunteers for this Saturday, 10/17/2026, mainly from 11:30am-2pm, to help us collect needed items and food for victim-survivors in our community!

Please, consider donating a little time of your time to help make a big impact!!

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/mpnzrre2 or email me at [email protected]!

DVIP/RVAP is proud to share the Clothesline Project with the Johnson County community. Visitors can make shirts and witn...
10/10/2026

DVIP/RVAP is proud to share the Clothesline Project with the Johnson County community. Visitors can make shirts and witness the resiliency of victim-survivors today, October 10th from 10 am to 1 pm.

✨We need volunteers for Shop for Safety- Johnson County!✨Help us stock our emergency shelter for the next six months! Sh...
10/10/2026

✨We need volunteers for Shop for Safety- Johnson County!✨

Help us stock our emergency shelter for the next six months!

Shop for Safety volunteers will be stationed at Johnson County Hy-Vee and Fareway stores, handing shoppers DVIP/RVAP’s top-needed items list and collecting donations as they leave.

Every item collected goes directly to supporting victim-survivors in our community. This one day makes a huge difference in keeping our shelter stocked with the everyday essentials families need when they come to us for safety.

✨PLUS LOOK HOW MUCH FUN I AM HAVING IN THE PHOTO BELOW! YOU TOO COULD HAVE THIS MUCH FUN SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY! ✨

A few hours of your time can help us fill our shelves for months. Sign up to volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/mpnzrre2

Join us for the second writing class of DVIP/RVAP's new initiative: Survivors' Stories, a series of five writing classes...
10/08/2026

Join us for the second writing class of DVIP/RVAP's new initiative: Survivors' Stories, a series of five writing classes between August 2026-July 2027. All are free and open to the public, and survivors are encouraged to attend.

All classes will be trauma-informed, and focused on themes of reclaiming one’s story, releasing shame, healing, resilience, and building community. Each workshop will last approximately 1.5 hours and conclude with an optional sharing opportunity for participants who wish to read their work aloud.

A trained DVIP/RVAP advocate will be present at each session to provide support if needed.

NOVEMBER 2026 WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Date/time: Saturday, November 7, 10:30am-12pm

Location: The Ranshaw House - 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317

Instructor: Samantha Tuttle is currently pursuing an MFA in poetry from the University of Arkansas. She has been in the survivor services space since 2020 and previously spent 2 years as a sexual assault services coordinator at DVIP/RVAP. She is passionate about the use of art and creative writing as a vehicle for healing for victim-survivors of sexual violence.

Sign up today at the link in bio or here: https://ow.ly/XZ7l50ZJ39H

Survivors' Stories is made possible through the support of the Johnson County Quality of Life grant.

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1105 South Gilbert Court Ste. 300
Iowa City, IA
52240

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