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What Is Marsy's Law?

The time has come for equal rights for crime victims.

Coping During the Holiday Season

While many are counting their blessings and marking this season with celebrations, it can be painful for survivors to navigate. For many, this...

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Drive Safe During the Holidays

For many Iowans, the holiday season means getting together with friends and family for celebrations, attending work parties or end of the year...

Child Victims & Witnesses Support Materials

The justice system is confusing and overwhelming for crime victims at any age but most especially children. The Child Victims and Witnesses Support...

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A Year With Marsy's Law

One year ago, our friends in Kentucky celebrated a victory - the people of the state voted for a crime victims' rights amendment. The Kentucky team...

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Survivor Strong

Des Moines, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Keota, Muscatine, Indianola…

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DV Awareness Mo Partners

We've been talking a lot about Domestic Violence Awareness Month the past few weeks. During the month of October, we're working with our coalition...

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Domestic Violence + Homelessness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the country, a time to amplify the voices and survivors of domestic violence, and raise awareness...

In Their Own Words - Shal-Marie

Nothing has been easy for Shal-Marie since she became a victim survivor. But that hasn't stopped her from pushing through, charting her own course,...

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Domestic Violence Connections

Domestic violence affects people every day across the United States. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that on average, nearly...

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In Their Own Words - Tiffany

We continue with our, "In Their Own Words," series this week. We think it's important that you hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's...

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Homicide Connections

Survivors of homicide, such as family members, friends, and other loved ones of the victim feel the life changing ramification of the trauma,...

In Their Own Words - Liz

No one can help us illustrate the need for change in Iowa better than crime victims who have navigated the justice system. No one chooses to become a...

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Sexual Assault Connection

Anyone can be impacted by sexual violence. Rainn states that every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. One in 6 American women and 1 in 33...

In their Own Words - Vicki

We want you to hear directly from those who have navigated Iowas's criminal justice system. Their stories are what motivate us to keep moving...