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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.
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.
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.
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 Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexual Assault Treatment
Child Advocacy Centers
Child Abuse Medical Evaluations
Provides a 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. 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.
Provides a 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. 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
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Treatment
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Abuse Counseling
A division of the Polk County Department of Community, Family and Youth Services that provides assistance to victims of crimes and includes the following programs: Violent/Personal Crime Assistance Program; Rape/Sexual Assault Care Center; Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC); Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) and Volunteer Program.
SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
A division of the Polk County Department of Community, Family and Youth Services that provides assistance to victims of crimes and includes the following programs: Violent/Personal Crime Assistance Program; Rape/Sexual Assault Care Center; Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC); Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) and Volunteer Program.
SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
SART - Mid-Iowa Sexual Assault Response Team - assists in sexual assault cases to aid the victim. The purpose of SART is to provide quality, compassionate and consistent care to victims of sexual assault. Free service.
COPING AFTER SUICIDE support group for families and/or friends of suicide victims
FREE COUNSELING and advocacy services for anyone affected by a violent crime or sexual assault (children and adults).
CASE COORDIANTION provided for Child Sexual Abuse Resource Coalition (C-SARC) and Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program (IFSAP) cases. Volunteers and interns are trained to assist victims by providing crisis intervention, court advocacy, phone counseling and support group facilitation.
VIOLENT CRIME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM provides crisis intervention for victims, witnesses and their families in cases who have suffered emotional or physical trauma resulting from violent crimes. Purpose is to assist the victims and their families through support, counseling, advocacy, and agency liaison; as well as assisting the criminal justice system by helping the victim to become a good witness. Special services available to families of homicide victims.
TEEN SEXUAL ASSAULT GROUP / SIG-NA is a group for teen sexual assault at various high schools, on various days and times. Call for more information.
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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Families/Friends of Homicide Victims Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
Sexual Assault Treatment
General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Support
Sexual Assault Counseling
Assists victims of assault by gathering evidence and coordinating services so that victims interact with fewer persons.
Assists victims of assault by gathering evidence and coordinating services so that victims interact with fewer persons.
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Sexual Assault Treatment
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Treatment
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
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.
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.
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.
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 Advocacy Centers
Sexual Assault Treatment
Child Abuse Prevention
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
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.
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.
Categories
Sexual Assault Treatment
Sexual Assault Counseling
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.
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.
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Medical Expense Assistance
Sexual Assault Treatment
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
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Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Treatment
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Provides a 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. 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.
Provides a 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. 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
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault Treatment
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention
Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Sexual Assault Counseling
Abuse Counseling
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
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.
Housing Access offers a multitude of services and programs to assist survivors in gaining permanent housing.
Categories
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Sexual Assault Shelters
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Domestic Violence Shelters
Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault Treatment
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs