ABOUT RVAP

RVAP is a comprehensive sexual abuse response center based in Iowa City, Iowa. We provide free and confidential support and prevention education to citizens of the following areas:

Cedar County
Iowa County
Johnson County
University of Iowa
Washington County

Commitment to Our Clients

Every individual who visits our agency is treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. Our staff and volunteers understand that the path to healing is uniquely personal, and will always abide by our clients’ decisions to seek or not to seek particular services.

About Our Services

Our services are always free and confidential. They are available to all victims/survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones, and open to all members of the community. We proudly provide:

24 hour crisis line support and referrals
Medical advocacy
Legal advocacy
Counseling
Support groups
Prevention education programs
A lending library

History of Our Name

Our agency was established in 1973 as the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. Recently, a decision was made to continue our commitment to service and social change under only our acronym, RVAP. We felt that this title better reflected our dedication to victims/survivors of all types of sexual abuse.

Mission Statement

RVAP provides confidential, accessible support and advocacy to victims/survivors of sexual abuse and their partners, friends, and family members; and works to create a community free from sexual violence by providing education and prevention strategies, and by promoting social change.

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