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Provides programs and promote the protection of children from abuse.

Offers free and confidential services for victims and children affected by domestic violence, as well as for victims and significant others impacted by sexual assault. Also provides community education focused on awareness and prevention.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

Travels to schools, youth groups, and communities to empower children and young adults, reaching students from grades K-12.

Presentations to youth, educators, mentors, parents, and social service agencies. Programs include Social Media Safety and Healthy Relationships.

Provides a 6-week program of prevention education to youth considered high risk. A separate and specific curriculum educates parents, educators, mentors, service providers, and community members to help keep youth safe.

Curriculum for adults include educators, law enforcement agencies, first responders, social service providers, healthcare professionals, retail and food service employees, religious organizations, PTA groups, and more.

Provides a 24-week domestic abusers education program.

-- For men in Waterloo, the intake/orientations are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 4 pm and the 3rd Friday of the month at 9 am. If the intake session falls on a holiday, it is held at the same time in the following week. Located at Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility.

-- For women in Waterloo, the intake/orientations are held the 1st Monday of the month at 3 pm. If the intake session falls on a holiday, it is held the same time the following week. Located at Women's Center for Change.

-- For Dubuque, contact Ryan Kelley at (563) 585-5244 to set up an intake/orientation appointment.

-- For West Union, the intake/orientation is held the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3 pm. If the intake session falls on a holiday, it is held at the same time in the following week. Located at 500 S Pine Street, West Union, IA.

Provides abuse and crisis intervention services to those going through a domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking situation. Services include a family violence crisis line, counseling or counseling referrals for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, emergency shelter and transportation, peer support groups, and child advocacy.

Protection order assistance, criminal justice/legal advocacy, and medical advocacy are also available to those who may need it.

Support group for victims of domestic violence. Open to anyone who is experiencing or has experienced abuse in an intimate relationship, including individuals who are still involved in the abusive relationship. Transportation available.

Temporary emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and accompanying children. Emergency needs such as food and clothing can be provided while in shelter, if needed.24 hour crisis line provides support, info and confidential emergency services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Client advocacy is available to help support individuals through crisis, such as assistance in applying for Department of Health and Human Services economic assistance programs, finding a new place to live, or for emotional support and talking through options.

Legal advocacy provides assistance with filing domestic violence and harassment protection orders, legal referrals, help in finding legal representation, and court accompaniment.

Medical advocacy offers referrals and accompaniment as needed.

Bilingual advocacy provides immigration information for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. To reach a Spanish-speaking advocate, contact the Spanish line or stop in at the Crete office to speak with a Spanish-speaking advocate.

Information and referrals provided regarding assistance outside of Hope Crisis Center.

Community education programs offered free of charge on topics such as: domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, good touch/bad touch/secret touch, teen dating violence, date rape, violence in the media, sexting, domestic violence and the effects on children, sexual assault and the effect on children, and others.

Offers Partner Abuse Intervention Program, (P.A.I.P.) is most often completed by individuals who have been accused of, or have engaged in, abusive behaviors with a significant other. This program focuses on resolving the root of the problem to help with long term change. Program is designed to help clients unlearn problematic behaviors, and understand why they are problematic, so you can have healthy relationships in the future. Healthy communication, respect, and conflict resolution are focused upon during the program.

Provides child-sensitive interviews and advocacy for families impacted by sexual and severe physical abuse.

Services offered:
- Multidisciplinary team case reviews
- Training in child-sensitive investigations
- Referrals for specialized medical exams
- Court preparation
- Community education

Provides batterers education group for persons convicted of domestic and or spousal, partner abuse.

Voluntary home visiting program that strengthens families, supports healthy child development, and fosters resilient communities through evidence-based home visiting.

Improves child and family well-being, increases parent protective factors, and reduces risks associated with adverse childhood outcomes, such as behavioral/emotional difficulties, child maltreatment or family involvement with the child welfare system, poor academic performance, early substance use, and ongoing family instability.

Services are relationship-based, flexible, and tailored to each family's needs.

Offers to prepare youth to make healthy choices through prevention and education programs relating to substance use, adolescent pregnancy, and suicide prevention. These services provide early awareness, intervention, and out-of-classroom support to give youth the tools they need to stay on the right path.

Programs include:

Substance Use Prevention

Smoking and or vaping cessation

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

Suicide Prevention

Youth Violence Prevention

Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Human Trafficking Prevention

Offers to address and focus on prevention, intervention, detection and reporting elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation by presenting the senior consumer with options to enhance and protect their life and independence.

Offered to individuals (men/women) who are convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault within the Sixth Judicial District. Programming includes an intake/orientation session followed by group attendance. There is an alternative program for people with severe mental disorders, medical concerns, or other uncommon factors which require individualized services. Those appropriate for this group include: Court ordered clients, referrals from DHS and those who volunteer.

Services for domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking clients include:

- 24 hour emergency and support services for victims of family violence and sexual assault

- Shelter

- Emergency and support transportation

- Medical assistance

- Food and clothing

- Court support and advocacy

Support groups:

- Adult Violence Survivor Support Group in English and Spanish

- Children's and Adolescent Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Support