Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Today, @AGIowa's Office announced a partnership with @ring, in collaboration with out team, to support survivor safety across Iowa. 1,000 Ring devices will be distributed through our network of victim service providers. 🔗 shorturl.at/ESP2O

Proud to be part of this community conversation on immigration & deportation alongside @monsooniowa on 1-29 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church in Des Moines. Led by @rekhabasu, this dialogue centers lived experience, advocacy, & a shared vision for a more just future.

Iowa youth - this post is for you! The Annual What is Love? Art Contest launches in 11 days on Sunday, Feb 1! 📷 Cash prizes available 📷 Submissions accepted Feb. 1–20, 2026 📷 icadv.org/what-is-love-c… Questions? Email Lindsay at lindsay@icadv.org

Cyberstalking is real — and safety planning must evolve. Join @followuslegally & the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes on Jan 30 at 1 p.m. CST for a webinar on digital safety planning. 🔗 ta2ta.org/event/digital-… #StalkingAwarenessMonth

The '26 IA Legislative Session begins today! We’re advancing policies that strengthen funding for victim services and promote comprehensive support to prevent and end violence across Iowa. Learn more about our priorities + sign up for legislative updates: icadv.org/policyprioriti….

🚨 ACTION ALERT! 🚨 HUD has issued a new Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity that will force many survivors of domestic violence back into shelters or onto the streets. Tell Congress to protect housing for survivors: buff.ly/J6qsZTC

Safe communities build bright futures. Your support makes this work possible. 💜 Pledge a gift today at icadv.org.

For survivors, the constant stream of difficult news stories can be overwhelming. Advocates are available to provide help and resources through the network of 23 victim service provider agencies we support. All services are free and confidential. icadv.org/supportsurvivo…

Nov. is National Gratitude Month, and we are celebrating the advocates who make safety, healing, and justice possible across IA! Every day, advocates stand beside survivors, listen without judgment, and help build safer communities. Join us in saying THANK YOU, ADVOCATES!

Deadline Today! Applications for the Alice Barton Scholarship Program close TONIGHT! Recipients will receive $2,000 scholarships available to support tuition, books, childcare, transportation, and more. Apply ASAP at icadv.org/alice-barton-s….

💜 Final week of #DVAM2025. In 2002, ICADV helped win a class-action lawsuit against DeCoster Farms — protecting immigrant women workers from harassment and abuse. #40YearsStrong #WithSurvivors

Only 2 Weeks Left to Apply! $2,000 scholarships will be awarded through the Alice Barton Scholarship Program to help cover portions of tuition, books, childcare, transportation, and more. Apply Today: icadv.org/alice-barton-s…

💜 Today is #PurpleThursday! Wear purple, honor survivors, and stand with us to end domestic violence. because showing up matters. #PurpleThursday #DVAM2025

A federal court has blocked unlawful restrictions on health & housing grants, protecting vital services for survivors, LGBTQ+ youth & unhoused communities. Housing, health & safety are fundamental rights! shorturl.at/xlVuo

Join us for our Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar at the Iowa State Capitol on Oct. 18, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a photo or memento to honor lives lost to domestic violence. Together, we remember and stand for safety across Iowa. Learn more: icadv.org/dvam.

💜 Get Your Purple On! This #PurpleThursday (Oct. 16), wear purple, honor survivors, & raise awareness for ending domestic violence. Share your look with #DVAM2025 and show survivors they are seen, supported & not alone! Learn more: icadv.org/dvam. #WithSurvivors #DVAM

✨ 40 Years Strong | Year 2000: ICADV was part of a statewide effort that led to then-IA Gov. Vilsack recording PSAs addressing men about violence against women. The campaign helped elevate conversations about men’s responsibility in ending violence & promoting respect & safety.

in 1993, ICADV served on the Iowa Supreme Court Task Force on Domestic Violence, leading statewide efforts to help judges, magistrates & clerks better understand DV and improve how survivors are treated in court. Learn more about ICADV: icadv.org #DVAM2025

40 Years Strong – 31 Days of Courage and Change DAY 2! Applications are NOW open for the Alice Barton Scholarship Program! Apply here: shorturl.at/nqFpp. #WithSurvivors #Every1KnowsSome1 #icadv #DVAM2025

40 Years Strong! Today, we recognize our 40 years of advocating for survivors and building safer communities. This October, join our 31 Days of Courage and Change campaign to learn more about our work, see our impact, follow along and visit icadv.org