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The program helps victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses related to injuries from violent crime. The program pays for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources).  The program can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel. Toll-Free: 800-373-5044 | www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/crime-victim-compensation-program/

Iowa Victim Information & Notification Everyday (IowaVINE) is a free and anonymous telephone service that provides victims of crime an information and notification system that tracks criminals who have been arrested by law enforcement or convicted by the justice system. Victims of crime and the general public can use IowaVINE for access to timely and reliable information about the custody status of an offender.  Victims can receive automated notification by telephone, the Internet, or email 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. By telephone, victims can always contact a live operator at 1-888-7-IAVINE (1-888-742-8463) who is trained in victim services. You can also go to www.vinelink.com to get offender custody status and location information online.

Is a program of the Iowa Secretary of State for Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, and other violent crimes. This allows victims to have a substitute address, mail forwarding service, confidential voter registration and absentee voting. The participants’ first-class, legal, certified mail, prescriptions and government packages arrive at a substitute address and are then forwarded to the victim’s confidential address. Email: SafeAtHome@iowa.gov | safeathome.iowa.gov

Is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to qualified low income Iowans. There are many areas that ILA offers assistance with including; Protective orders for victims of domestic violence, divorce, custody, visitation and human trafficking & exploitation. Local Iowa Legal Aid Office: 1-800-532-1275 | www.iowalegalaid.org

IowaCASA focuses on improving the programs and services available to sexual assault survivors and supporting communities to prevent sexual violence before it occurs.  515-244-742 | www.iowacasa.org/

Serves victims / survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities in Iowa. Monsoon’s mission is to end all forms of gender-based violence and build healthy communities through transformative justice and social change. The organization serves all 99 counties in the state. Monsoon’s programs include direct services, community outreach and education. 24-hour Helpline: 866.881.4641 | muawi.org

Alianza was established as one of three domestic violence “Cultural Institutes” which addresses the needs of Latino/a families and communities who are dealing with domestic violence. For more information contact: info@dvalianza.org | dvalianza.org

Nisaa African Family Service’s mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities by promoting social, economic and political self-determination of all women; it seeks to build healthy communities through transformative justice and social change. Helpline 1-844-269-6203 | nisaa-afs.org/about-nisaa/africans-in-iowa

Services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) Provides direct services, advocacy, prevention and outreach, as well as statewide training and technical assistance to any agencies, groups or organizations looking to expand knowledge and skills in working with LGBTQIA communities. Phone: 515-850-8081 | www.thiowa.org/mail | thiowa14@gmail.com

Email: hotline@adwas.org
Videophone: 1 (206) 812-1001
Hearing advocates at the National Domestic Violence Hotline are on duty 24 hours.
TTY: 1 (800) 787-3224
Voice: 1 (800) 799-7233
adwas.org

The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. victimsofcrime.org

Is a part of the National Center for Victims of Crime. It provides victims of stalking information on many areas of stalking including: stalking safety plans, stalking logs and laws victimsofcrime.org