Hosted by RVAP, the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (ISAH) provides 24-hour phone support to anyone affected by s*xual violence.
Funded by Crime Victim Assistance Division and hosted by RVAP since April of 1999, the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline (ISAH) provides 24-hour phone counseling, support, information & referrals to anyone affected by s*xual violence directly or indirectly. The ISAH was established as a resource for persons who experience barriers and/or conflict of interest when accessing services. Persons who call the I
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08/04/2017
Please consider supporting survivors of s*xual violence by joining RVAP's GOLDrush campaign. They are working throughout August to raise funds to sustain our important services. Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested in adding their voice to our chorus.
Support Sexual Assault Survivors Help GOLDrush raise $10,000 for the project: Support Sexual Assault Survivors. Your gift will make a difference!
06/19/2017
Your voice matters. If you've had a good experience with the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline that you would like to share, please use our feedback page! By sharing your experience, you help us gather as many voices as possible to testify why these services matter.
Feedback Your voice matters. If you've had a good experience with RVAP or the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline that you w...
06/13/2017
If you would like to help, please consider donating to RVAP: http://bit.ly/2syirSV
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline defunded due to budget cuts The University of Iowa's R**e Victim Advocacy Program has been around since the 1970s - and has hosted the state's Sexual Abuse Hotline (1-800-284-7821) since 1999.Our services are free and confidential, 24/7, executive director Adam Robinson said on Monda
05/26/2017
Thank you Iowa City Press-Citizen.
" “Part of the verbiage from the state legislators who voted for this cut was that it would not impact victim services in any way," said Adam Robinson, director of the R**e Victim’s Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa. "What we are seeing is how that is simply not reality." "
05/25/2017
Three programs for s*xual and domestic violence survivors defunded Three programs have been defunded among other cuts to services for individuals who have experienced s*xual and domestic violence following the Iowa Legislature’s decision to decrease funding for victim services by 26 percent. Additional funding cuts at the federal level also contributed to the short...
05/19/2017
URGENT: IOWA SEXUAL ABUSE HOTLINE DEFUNDED
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05/18/2017
Looking for a new way to relax and practice self-care? Why not add a few goats?
E-I-E-I-Om; Eastern Iowa farms offering 'farm yoga' | The Gazette Surrounded by farmland as far as the eye could see, nearly 20 yogis spread their mats on the hay-covered dirt at Pink Alpaca Farms in Wellman on a sunny Saturday afternoon last weekend for an outdoor practice. But they weren't alone.
05/16/2017
"We really want people to look at this report, take it seriously and recognize that schools have an obligation to maintain safe learning environments under Title IX, just like universities do." Learn the facts: title IX applies to all elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Sexual Violence Among Students Begins in MIDDLE School, Study Says Between 2011 and 2015, there were 17,000 reports of s*xual assault by students in grades K-12.
05/16/2017
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05/15/2017
Myth: Guys can't be s*xually assaulted.
Fact: Sexual violence impacts all people every day.
You are not alone. We are here for you. Please give us a call at 1-800-7821.
05/15/2017
Too often girls are victims of untreated trauma and are being pushed out of the classroom. Together with policymakers, advocates, teachers, parents and students, Let Her Learn is fighting to make schools healthier and safer for girls.
Stop Pushing Girls Out of the Classroom and Just 'Let Her Learn' Every day girls are being pushed out of the classroom. Some of them are unseen. Many of them are unheard. And too often they are
05/15/2017
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05/11/2017
"The law gives survivors further protection from the anyone who has assaulted them. Prior to the new law you could only get a civil protection order in domestic situations, meaning a victim was in a relationship with their attacker."
Branstad Signs Sexual Assault Protective Order Law DES MOINES, Iowa -- It was an important day for Iowa’s survivors of s*xual assault. Gov. Branstad signed the Sexual Assault Protective Order bill into law this afternoon. “It’s been a long time coming. It really has been a long time coming,” said Rebecca Stout with the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual…
05/10/2017
LGBTQIA Iowans Needs Assessment Survey Transformative Healing is a resource for LGBTQIA+ survivors in Iowa. We work to end s*xual violence in the le***an, gay, bis*xual, transgender, q***r, questioning, inters*x, as*xual (LGBTQIA) community, as well as the (+), meaning any other s*xually diverse communities. We do this through direct adv...
05/10/2017
Estamos aquí para ti en la Línea Telefónica de Abuso Sexual.
Lo único que necesitas hacer es marcarnos y aquí estaremos para escuchar. Se ofrecen servicios de interpretación para ofrecer el mejor servicio posible para nuestros clientes.
05/10/2017
"13 reasons why a conversation about r**e culture is as important as one about su***de."
13 reasons why a conversation about r**e culture is as important as one about su***de
05/10/2017
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Are you an Iowa artist who identifies within the LGBTQIA community? If so, we would love to show your art! The Networking Project and Transformative Healing are teaming up to host a Pride Month Art Show, June 15th - July 15th in Des Moines. There will be a gallery reception during the Networking Project’s Open House on June 28th, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
TO SUBMIT:
Send an email to Stormy O’Brink at [email protected] with…
• Pictures of the piece(s) you wish to submit. If you have an artist website, you can also direct us to individual links regarding the pieces.
• Any written statements about the piece(s) you would like us to include in the gallery display. Written statements are not required for display of your work.
• The size of your artwork.
• Your name and phone number.
Submissions must be ready to hang on the wall before drop-off (which could include being framed, having hooks installed, etc.). Artists should submit pieces with themes related to the LGBTQIA community. While we support artists who use strong language and nudity in their work, we would like to limit the display of pieces containing these elements in the show.
Submissions are due by June 6th!
05/08/2017
7 Ways to Love Your Body After Experiencing R**e "There’s no amount of time you have to wait to be s*xual."
05/02/2017
"For all of us who have survived acts of s*xual violence, who now have mental health disorders, you need to let us speak our truths. You need to listen, you need to believe us, and you need to understand the two can go hand in hand. They are not separate issues, for one can created the other."
Why I’m Done Separating My R**e From My Mental Health Status “My life and my mental health were severely affected by my r**e.”
05/02/2017
"Under what is known as a U visa, victims of certain crimes receive permission to stay in the United State if they assist the police — and the promise of the visa often persuades victims of s*xual assault and domestic violence to come forward."
Too Scared to Report Sexual Abuse. The Fear: Deportation. There has been a sharp downturn in reports of s*xual assault and domestic violence among Latinos in the months since the presidential election.
05/01/2017
We believe you. No matter when, who, what, or where- it is never too late to give us a call. Call now for free, confidential, and 24/7 support. 1-800-284-7821
04/28/2017
Leaving stealthing for your Warcraft character. Stealthing during s*x is s*xual assault!
"Stealthing" Is Sexual Assault, So Let's Call It That Madeleine Holden discusses "stealthing," or deliberately removing a condom during s*x, and why we should call it what it really is: s*xual assault.
04/25/2017
Our vision is a healthier Iowa. With every phone call, we hope to make that vision a reality. You can help. Join our movement by checking out our website at www.isahotline.org, or by giving us a call at 1-800-284-7821. We are your Iowa, your communities, and your advocates.
04/25/2017
We had a fantastic time at the Rock Against R**e Culture festival Saturday night! A HUGE thank you to Hani for designing the t-shirts for the event, and to the rad bands that played Groove Peace, Arias, Collidescope, The Passes, Younger, On Drugs, In the Mouth of Radness, and The Port Authority. Also thank you to Little Village Mag for sponsoring the event, and to Public Space One for continuing to be an awesome venue. Thank you to Johnson County Public Health, Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC), and UI Health Care for tabling the event. And last but not least, thank you to all of those who attended the show and rocked out with us.
04/21/2017
Sexual violence affects all individuals. If you need someone to talk to, we are here to support you. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline If you or someone you know has been affected by s*xual violence, you can call our hotline to talk with an advocate. It's free, confidential, and available 24/7.
04/19/2017
Do you have questions about International and undocumented survivors of s*xual assault? Know Your IX offers some information about anti-gender violence immigration options, which may be particularly helpful for Immigrant and undocumented student survivors..
Title IX and Immigration - Know Your IX International and undocumented students face additional immigration considerations when filing Title IX complaints.
Thank you Teen Vogue for your campaign, Not Your Fault, to help educate people and break the stigma that surrounds talking about s*xual assault. Be sure to check out their latest release in the campaign about cyberbullying and victim blaming on social media.
not your fault - Latest Get the latest on not your fault from Teen Vogue. Find articles, slideshows and more.
04/17/2017
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...and we're still at the Capitol this afternoon! Sexual Assault Protective Order bill is on the calendar. 🤞 And so we wait...!
04/17/2017
We are joining our allies to speak with, and for, those impacted by s*xual violence. Our mission is too important to give up, and we will continue to fight and use our voices to progress towards our mission and to sustain services that help those affected by s*xual violence.
Thank you to everyone that is joining us in Des Moines, and to all of you who support our mission in ending s*xual violence in our communities.
A tremendous and heartfelt thank you to Mary Ingham, Crisis Intervention Service, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence for your leadership and support of victim services.
Thank you to Adam Robinson from RVAP for speaking at the public hearing today! And a huge thank you to other RVAP staff who came out to help support the fight against funding cuts.
04/13/2017
We are honored to attend and table at the Spring into Health Fair, which is sponsored by Meskwaki Victim Services and the Meskwaki Health Clinic. Thank you for letting us attend the Health Fair, and please stop by if you're in the area!
04/12/2017
"All of us at RVAP are deeply saddened by the proposed cuts in funding for victim services here in IA. RVAP, and our statewide partners, remain committed to supporting all who have been impacted by s*xual violence, and we will continue to fight tirelessly for their rights. This work is far too important for the state of IA to go backwards." - Adam Robinson, RVAP Executive Director
04/12/2017
Folks in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City- have you picked up the April 5-18th issue in Little Village Mag? Word on the street is that our Rock Against R**e Culture fundraiser is coming up next week! Thank you Little Village for sponsoring our event!
04/10/2017
Human trafficking - Growing problem in rural Iowa By Pam Reinig Register Editor
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