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Provides free and confidential support to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and homicide or other violent crimes. Advocates meet with clients where the client is in Boone, Greene, Marshall, Story, and Tama counties. A 24-hour crisis hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence are also available.

Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Treatment
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Safe place for children to be interviewed by a forensic interviewer and receive forensic medical exams.

Referrals to mental health services and support groups and following the case through the legal system.

Community educational presentations.

Assist parents in reporting abuse or following up on reports already made.

Hair testing and medical exams to determine if a child has been exposed to illegal drug, gather evidence, and access safety plan.

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

Crisis based shelter that offers a host of assistance to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and violent crimes. DSAOC shelter services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Services within the shelter are all free of charge, confidential and supports the survivor's ability to once again control their own life.

Crisis Based Shelter Services Include:

Survivor Information
Crisis Intervention
Safety Planning
Case Management
Information, Education & Referrals
Counseling/Support Groups
Court Advocacy
Medical Advocacy
Transportation
Provision of Basic Needs
Food and Clothing
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Laundry
Child Advocacy
Housing Location Support

Categories

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Treatment
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines

Crisis based shelter that offers a host of assistance to victims and their children fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking and violent crimes. DSAOC shelter services are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Services within the shelter are all free of charge, confidential and supports the survivor's ability to once again control their own life.

Crisis Based Shelter Services Include:

Survivor Information
Crisis Intervention
Safety Planning
Case Management
Information, Education & Referrals
Counseling/Support Groups
Court Advocacy
Medical Advocacy
Transportation
Provision of Basic Needs
Food and Clothing
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Laundry
Child Advocacy
Housing Location Support

Categories

Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Treatment
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Provides free and confidential support to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and homicide or other violent crimes. Advocates meet with clients where the client is in Boone, Greene, Marshall, Story, and Tama counties. A 24-hour crisis hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence are also available.

Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Treatment
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Provides free and confidential support to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and homicide or other violent crimes. Advocates meet with clients where the client is in Boone, Greene, Marshall, Story, and Tama counties. A 24-hour crisis hotline and shelter for victims of domestic violence are also available.

Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.

Categories

Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Treatment
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Shelters
Assists victims of assault by gathering evidence and coordinating services so that victims interact with fewer persons.
Pays for the cost of a forensic medical examination for victims of sexual assault and follow up visits for the screening and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The victim is not responsible for emergency room visit, doctor's fees, labs or medications associated with the sexual assault. Requires itemized statement, diagnosis code, patient name and date of birth.
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program provides care for sexual assault victims. Nurses have been specifically trained to provide a through and sensitive examination and assessment of victims of sexual assault. They provide emotional support; a physical examination and wellness check; collection of medical-forensic evidence; assistance with reporting the crime to police, when requested (mandatory reporting for children); assistance with concerns about sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy; assistance with safety planning; and development of a medical follow-up plan.
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.

Categories

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