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CONTENT WARNING: The topic of sexual/domestic violence may be sensitive for some individuals. This section contains resources, statistics, and information about the topic.
What is sexual/domestic violence?
What is sexual/domestic violence?
According to RAINN.org:
Every 73 seconds, an American is Sexually Assaulted.
Sexual violence is an all-encompassing, non-legal term that refers to crimes like sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse. Legal terms will vary by state. If you would like to read the definitions of each type, please visit: https://www.rainn.org/types-sexual-violence
Domestic violence (DV) refers to violence or aggression in the home, typically as abuse from a partner or spouse. For more information on DV, please visit: https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/.
Title IX Prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Where You Go to School. Know Your Rights
Hotlines
Hotlines
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
provides resources for and information on interpersonal/domestic violence
24/7 toll-free hotline: 800-373-1043
Waypoint Domestic Violence Services
Hotline: 319-365-1458
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or dating violence, please call 319-363-2093 or 800-208-0388.
LoveIsRespect.org / National Dating Abuse Helpline
Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Text: “loveis” to 22522
NDAH and loveisrespect.org offer information and one-on-one peer counseling about healthy vs. abusive relationships and dating/domestic violence. Young adult peer advocates staff their confidential helpline and text and chat services. The services are directed towards young adults, but no one is turned down.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Includes different options for specific age groups (children and teens)
Includes materials to use if a friend is a victim of sexual assault
Presents survivor stories
Translations in different languages
Call: 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)
Available in multiple languages
Provides education about rape and sexual assault
Includes a way to find help in the victim’s community
RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy Program)- University of Iowa
If you want an advocate and the ER does not call, you may call our 24-hour crisis line at 319.335.6000 or 800.228.1625 and request an advocate yourself.
Support groups
Virtual events
Free counseling/therapy
Medical, legal, and academic help
Regional Sexual Assault Hotline: 888-557-0310
Legal, medical, and social service advocacy
Long- and short-term counseling
Trauma-informed therapy
Transition and basic needs assistance
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Talk with trained counselors by phone
Resources and Organizations
Resources and Organizations
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) provides an extensive list of resources and hotlines.
National Sexual Assualt Coalition Resource Sharing Project
This document goes into depth on how to provide purposeful services for teens and adolescents that have experienced sexual violence and teen dating violence. It provides direction for professionals and caregivers on how to effectively communicate with the affected teen population.
Planned Parenthood- Iowa City
Friends of the Family-Linn County
provides safe housing services for victims
This is an Iowa-based website, texting platform, and social media profile (Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat) that provides honest, teen-appropriate responses to questions pertaining to sex, relationships, and bullying. Teens can visit this website, the social media profiles, or text the number about anything and everything during the mobile text line on the first and third Friday of every month from 3:00-5:00 p.m. @ 877877. The username for the social media profiles: asktxtina
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asktxtina/?hl=en
April 2021 Newsletter
Topic: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
mm 4.12.21.pdfPage updated
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