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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.

Categories

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

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.

Categories

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

Crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Crisis line available 24 hours.

Emergency shelter, food, transportation, and limited financial assistance.

Advocacy for medical, legal, and economic needs.

Information and referrals.

Public awareness and community education programs.

Resource library.

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Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
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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Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault 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.

Categories

Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Education and prevention programs related to violence.

Categories

Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

Rape crisis center services are available via the hotline. Sexual assault program services include:

-- Crisis intervention

-- 24-hour response at medical facilities or police stations

-- Assistance and support with medical and legal procedures

-- Counseling for child and adult survivors of sexual assault

The YWCA also provides information and referral and extensive community education programs for:

-- Helping school children learn how to stay safe from abuse and how to report it

-- Helping schools work against bullying

-- Healthy Relationships groups for high school students

-- Providing professional training on sexual harassment, sexual assault issues, and many related topics

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Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Protective/Restraining Orders
Sexual Assault Counseling
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those in need. Services include a crisis line available 24/7, advocacy for individuals, support groups for adults and children, shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and referrals to community supports.

Can also provide protection order application assistance and legal advocacy.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Offers direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and human trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Iowa.

Categories

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

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.

Categories

Sexual Assault Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Offers direct services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence and human trafficking in the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Iowa.

Categories

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

Provides domestic abuse and sexual assault intervention services to those in need. Services include short term emergency shelter, support groups for adults and children affected by abuse, assistance with protection orders and referrals for financial and material assistance.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Also provides information on the Vine program and gives emotional support during rape exams and police interviews.

Categories

Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Abuse Counseling
Child Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters

RSAC Prevention Educators are available to present professional trainings to organizations, companies, agencies, and schools. Educators have curriculum for many presentations but are open to new topics.

Professional Trainings Offered Regularly:

- RSAC Services & Referral

- How to Respond to Disclosure

- Childhood Abuse

- Typical Sexual Development vs. Red Flag Behavior

- Responding to Sexual Harassment

- Sexual Assault and Abuse

- Play Therapy and Sandtray Therapy

- Trauma and The Window of Tolerance

- Self Care: Boundaries for You and Your Client

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Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Personal Safety Education
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention

Provides confidential, free services, counseling, advocacy and shelter to victims and children of domestic violence and victims and significant others of sexual assault, as well as awareness and prevention education to the community.

Categories

Domestic Violence Shelters
Abuse Counseling
Sexual Assault Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups

Provides domestic abuse and sexual assault intervention services to those in need. Services include short term emergency shelter, support groups for adults and children affected by abuse, assistance with protection orders and referrals for financial and material assistance.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Hotline for victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Live online help 24 hours a day. Public education.

Categories

Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those in need. Services include a crisis line available 24/7, advocacy for individuals, support groups for adults and children, shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and referrals to community supports.

Can also provide protection order application assistance and legal advocacy.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups

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.

Categories

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

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.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Child Abuse Support Groups
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Counseling

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.

Categories

Dating Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Provides prevention programs for school settings and general community education.

Categories

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

Categories

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

Provides free training and education about sexual assault prevention to clients' faculty and/or students. Presentations on the following topics are provided to meet the needs of the group requesting services:

- Personal Safety: Children and teens learn important safety rules about home safety, good and bad strangers, good touch/bad touch, tricky people, and safety when traveling.

- Sexual Harassment (adapted to age level): Topics include "What is it", "What can I do to stop it", and "Sexual Harassment: It's Hurting People" (Grades 5-8).

- Bullying: K-1st "It's Not OK to Bully", 2nd-5th "I Was Just Kidding!", 6th-8th "Bullying 101", 8th-12th "Bullies and Harassment on Campus", Teachers and Staff "Strategies for Dealing with Bullies"

- Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships: Recognize warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.

- Sexual Assault and Abuse: Learn common myths, prevalence and effects of sexual assault.

- Mandated Reporting: Learn when to report and how to report.

- RAD Self Defense: Learn self defense skills. For boys and girls (5-11) and women ages 12 and up.

Categories

Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Self Defense Training
Personal Safety Education
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those in need. Services include a crisis line available 24/7, advocacy for individuals, support groups for adults and children, shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and referrals to community supports.

Can also provide protection order application assistance and legal advocacy.

Categories

Domestic Violence Hotlines
Dating Violence Prevention
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups