Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Mission Statement
The mission of RVAP is to provide free, confidential, trauma-informed advocacy to all affected by sexual violence and promote social change through prevention education.
About the Rape Victim Advocacy Program
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) is a sexual assault victim advocate and prevention education agency that also hosts the Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline. RVAP serves anyone impacted by sexual violence, survivors and/or their loved ones, in the following eastern Iowa counties: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Washington, and Van Buren.
Contact the RVAP
108 River Street
Iowa City, IA 52246
319-335-6001
Our Services
We provide free, confidential and trauma-informed services to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by sexual violence in Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Washington, and Van Buren counties. Anyone includes but is not limited to individuals of any age, gender, identity, culture, etc.
Key Statistics
People impacted by sexual violence who received help from Support Services.
Trainings to 2,521 people.
Total number of presentations including 16,364 attendees.
Recent News
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RVAP celebrates 45 years of advocacy, support, and prevention
By Adam RobinsonIn 1973, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) was created by a group of courageous and compassionate volunteers at the University of Iowa...
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Rural Child Advocate receives award
By Adam RobinsonIn 2016, Carmalitta Baum joined RVAP as its Rural Child Direct Services Advocate, and is based in RVAP's Lee County office. Carmalitta provi...
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RVAP shares expertise on a national stage
By Adam RobinsonThis year two of RVAP’s most tenured staff shared their expertise on a national stage. Susan Junis, assistant director for prevention and o...
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