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Offers direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and human trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Iowa.

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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

Services for domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking clients include:

--24 hour emergency and support services for victims of family violence and sexual assault

--Shelter

--Emergency and support transportation

--Medical assistance

--Food and clothing

--Court support and advocacy


Support groups:

--Adult Violence Survivor Support Group in English and Spanish

--Children's and Adolescent Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Support

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Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Dating Violence Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness Program staff focus on the prevention, intervention, detection, reporting of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.

Offers the following services for domestic violence victims and their families, advocacy related to medical, civil, and legal needs, 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, emergency shelter, long term housing options, and safety planning.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Shelters
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Domestic Violence Hotlines

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

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Crime Victim Support
Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention

Provides child-sensitive interviews and advocacy for families impacted by sexual and severe physical abuse.


Services offered:
- Multidisciplinary team case reviews
- Training in child-sensitive investigations
- Referrals for specialized medical exams
- Court preparation
- Community education

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Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
Child Abuse Prevention
Making Appropriate Decisions deals with juveniles beginning to get into trouble with schools, family, and community. Adult life reality program.

Alcohol education.

DUI offender education class.

Anger management classes for adults.

Life Skills classes.

Defensive driving classes for adults and juveniles.

Babysitting class for 11-15 year olds.

First Aid and CPR.

Occupational safety and health programs.

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Babysitting Instruction
General Safety Education
General First Aid Instruction
CPR Instruction
Anger Management
Workplace Safety Education
Traffic School
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Diversion Programs
DUI Offender Programs
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Youth Focused Services work to improve outcomes for at-risk or system-involved youth to keep families together and communities safe.

Refugee Advocacy addresses the disproportionate contact refugee families have with the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

Community Youth Coaching is a youth-guided, family-driven alternative to detention providing innovative, individualized services, strengthening safety through relationship building, skill building, and practicing problem-solving to interrupt cycles of negative behavior.

Parenting Group Classes are offered for parents/caregivers with children of any age. Nurturing Parenting Group is a 12-week course designed to help parents acquire knowledge and skills to improve overall parenting skills and address known contributors to child maltreatment. Circle of Security Parenting Group is an 8-week course promoting secure attachment by focusing on the parent/ caregivers' understanding of their child's emotional world.

Restorative Justice utilizes restorative practices to emphasize the harm done to an individual, group, and/or community due to choices and actions one has made. The group and curriculum work to involve all those affected by the crime in the resolution process and develop new perspectives of healing and hope. The goal is to repair harm and prevent further harm or crime from occurring.

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Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling
Parenting Skills Classes
General Victim Impact Programs
Elder abuse prevention and awareness.
Provides batterers education group for persons convicted of domestic abuse.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention

Offers to address and focus on prevention, intervention, detection and reporting elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by presenting the senior consumer with options to enhance and protect their life and independence.

STAR Center (formerly know as Regional Child Protection Center) brings together a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the investigation, treatment and prosecution of child abuse cases in Central Iowa. These services are offered in an easy-to-access, child-friendly location by individuals dedicated to putting the child's health, well-being and safety first.

Drug Endangered Children program (DEC) provides services for infants and children who have been exposed to drugs before birth (or through a parent's illicit drug use or manufacturing). DEC is dedicated to protecting Iowa's children through a multi-disciplinary collaboration of services. Early identification and intervention for children exposed to drugs is the emphasis, so they can live a healthier life.

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Child Advocacy Centers
Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
Sexual Assault Treatment
Child Sexual Assault Prevention

Offers assessments and 26 week psycho-educational group services for persons who use power and control in their intimate relationships.

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Abuse Counseling
Protective/Restraining Orders
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
General Abuse Prevention
Offers several educational opportunities for parents to learn about trauma, sexual abuse, and other topics. See website for updated course list.

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Parenting Skills Classes
General Abuse Prevention
Child Abuse Prevention

Provides a 24 hour crisis line staffed by staff and trained volunteers who provide immediate access to crisis counseling and information and referral services to victims and secondary others of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Protection order application assistance and criminal justice legal advocacy.

Call for domestic violence/sexual abuse support group availability.

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Women's Support Groups

Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies (SAFE) is a sexual assault and rape crisis center. Services include:
- 24-hour hotline
- Medical/legal advocacy
- Short and long term individual counseling and group therapy
- Educational programs for schools and the community on awareness, body safety, bullying, dating violence, and internet safety

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Sexual Assault Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sex offender registry list available online.
Information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.

Services include:
- Intake screenings (available in person or online)
- Psychiatric services
- School counseling services
- Bullying and domestic violence prevention
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)


Services available for the following disorders:
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- OCD
- PTSD
- Schizophrenia
- Sleep disorders

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Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Mental Health Evaluation
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
General Counseling Services
Works to build meaningful connections, share resources, and expand knowledge to create a stronger prevention network in Iowa. PCA Iowa manages state and federal grant programs, which contribute financial support to community groups that provide services to families. Child abuse prevention programs provide families with social support and education.

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Children's Rights Groups
Parenting Helplines
Child Abuse Prevention
Parenting Materials

Temporary emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and accompanying children. Emergency needs such as food and clothing can be provided while in shelter, if needed.24 hour crisis line provides support, info and confidential emergency services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Client advocacy is available to help support individuals through crisis, such as assistance in applying for Department of Health and Human Services economic assistance programs, finding a new place to live, or for emotional support and talking through options.

Legal advocacy provides assistance with filing domestic violence and harassment protection orders, legal referrals, help in finding legal representation, and court accompaniment.

Medical advocacy offers referrals and accompaniment as needed.

Bilingual advocacy provides immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. To reach a Spanish-speaking advocate, contact the Spanish line or stop in at the Crete office to speak with a Spanish-speaking advocate.

Information and referrals provided regarding assistance outside of Hope Crisis Center.

Community education programs offered free of charge on topics such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, good touch/bad touch/secret touch, teen dating violence, date rape, violence in the media, sexting, domestic violence and the effects on children, sexual assault and the effect on children, and others.

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Dating Violence Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Bullying Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention

Provides individual and group crisis management services to adult and child survivors of domestic violence who are not staying in the shelter. Also provides community referrals and advocacy for clients not staying in the shelter. All services are confidential.

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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs

Offers services that range from crisis intervention counseling, legal, medical and/or personal advocacy, safe shelter and safety planning, transitional and emergency housing, community education and outreach. CIAC staff and volunteers will travel to meet victims in order to accommodate their needs. Advocacy is provided with landlords, schools, employers, and other professionals to secure their rights, stop eviction or utility shut off and/or safety. All services are free, voluntary, confidential and available to all without discrimination.

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Child Abuse Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Classes on the topics of drugs and alcohol, parenting, anger management, and batterers intervention.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Anger Management
Parenting Skills Classes

Healthy Families Nebraska Four Corners is a voluntary home visiting program, promoting child well-being and preventing the abuse and neglect of children in communities through family-focused and empathic support provided in the home.