"The Domestic Violence Intervention Program of Iowa City announced Tuesday it is expanding services for victims of intimate partner violence to include nine counties in southeast Iowa....
"CVAD [Crime Victim Assistance Division], in response to significant funding cuts for victim services over the past decade, developed a plan to regionalize services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. Six regions were developed in the state, with competitive grants to provide Domestic Abuse Comprehensive Services, Shelter-Based Services and Sexual Abuse Services. DVIP was awarded funds to provide Domestic Abuse Comprehensive Services and Shelter-Based Services for domestic violence, dating violence and stalking victims.
"Services for domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking victims will include a regional 24 hour hotline, shelter and housing options, crisis intervention services, advocacy, individual and group counseling and education services for adults and youth...."
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