DVIP & RVAP (Domestic Violence Intervention Program)

The Mission of the DVIP/RVAP is to provide comprehensive support and advocacy services to victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence, focusing on immediate and long-term safety, empowerment, dignity, and hope. In collaboration with the community, we strive to end domestic and sexual violence through education, accountability, and social justice. DVIP/RVAP provides services to victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Women, men, and children are murdered each year, and the risk of child abuse is much greater in households where domestic violence occurs. Responding to domestic and sexual violence is critical and requires a community-wide effort. Support for victim-survivors and their loved ones is available in Johnson, Iowa, Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Van Buren, and Washington Counties through the DVIP/RVAP.