Crime Victim Assistance Links

Find information and links to Iowa and National victim service programs below. 

Victim Services Support Program Funded Programs

To find a list of the victim assistance programs in Iowa, please click here. 

State Compensation Programs

All 50 states and United States territories have victim compensation programs.  For more information about compensation programs in states other than Iowa, email Natalie Lampley or call 800-373-5044 for more information.

State Organizations

Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance

The Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance (IOVA) is a support organization for victims, survivors, witnesses, advocates, and professionals.  IOVA pursues awareness of and support for crime victims' rights in Iowa by advocating for short and long term changes in the criminal justice system, educating professionals to provide more sensitive services to victims and witnesses, advocating for quality victim services through victim service provider training and certification and providing a forum for crime victims and witnesses to voice their concerns and grievances.

Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence supports a statewide network of 22 victim service provider agencies, connects survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with the assistance they need, and advocates for policy and community transformation to make Iowa a safer place for everyone. We promote violence-free living for all Iowans by providing training and technical assistance for 22 survivor support programs across the state,  connecting survivors and their dependents to family support services and resources, and inviting everyone to join our coalition to help educate and advocate for policy and community transformations for safer living in Iowa.

Crisis Intervention Service and Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center

Crisis Intervention Service (CIS) and the Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center (CITRC) administer an initiative that equips victim service centers and professionals to deliver the highest level of client-centered care to surviving family members of homicide victims and centers. Comprehensive training and technical assistance are offered through two series: Skills Training for Direct Support Professionals and Organizational Leadership Development for Administrators. This includes the 40-hour Homicide Certification and Training for individuals seeking a Specialist determination in working with this population and the 20-hour Victim Counselor Training as outlined in the Iowa Criminal Code 915.20A. While both series have distinct training modules, they are designed to complement each other to ensure administrative and programmatic fidelity for survivors of homicide and other violent crimes (SOHOVC). Structured, intentional, and high-quality training supports the readiness of victim service centers to serve survivors with exceptional care, competence, and compassion. 

Safe At Home - Iowa Secretary of State

Safe at Home is an address confidentiality program that provides participants with a substitute address.  The program is for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, stalking, or violent crimes.  To learn more about the Safe at Home program click here for a recording of webinar.  

Iowa Victim Service Call Center

Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing a violent crime in Iowa.  This could include sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, homicide and many others.  This resource can also assist if you are seeking resources or information or questioning unhealthy aspects of a relationship.

Contact

Office of the Attorney General of Iowa
Victim Assistance Section
Hoover Building
1305 East Walnut St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(515) 281-5044
Toll Free: (800) 373-5044
Fax: (515) 281-8199