Nisaa African Family Services

Nisaa African Family Services is a culturally

specific organization serving victims/
survivors of domestic abuse, sexual
assault, sex and labor trafficking, and
homicide in African immigrant and
refugee populations across Iowa. Nisaa’s advocates are multilingual
and bicultural; they speak several African languages, including
French, and the organization’s services are free, confidential and
survivor-centered. Nisaa advocates for victims at different systemic
levels, and its services include crisis advocacy; support groups; legal
and court assistance; help with housing, healthcare, education,
employment and government benefit applications; information and COMMUNITY RESOURCES
FOR VICTIMS & SURVIVORS OF
referrals; community engagement, education and partnerships; and
youth programming.

Call 319-338-7617 or 515-255-5430 HUMAN TRAFFICKING

FOR HELP

Email: contact@nisaa-afs.org

Walk-ins welcome at:

Eastdale Plaza
1700 S First Ave (Suite 21, Unit A & B)
Iowa City IA 52245
It is the mission of the Iowa City Police Department
to work in partnership with the community to
enhance trust and empower victims of crime. The
Iowa City Police Department works with victims to
link them with our community partners. If you are a
victim or have knowledge of activity involving
criminal exploitation of a human, help can be
obtained at the following agencies.

the City of Iowa City uses Language Line for non-English speaking callers. Call 911 for immediate police assistance
Call 911 or the routine police line at 319-356-5275 to initiate the service. Call 319-356-6800 for non-emergency assistance
The Domestic Violence Intervention
Program (DVIP)
DVIP provides emergency and long-term support for
victims/survivors of human trafficking. Their goal is
to provide victims/survivors with safety and a Monsoon and Nisaa
Eastdale Plaza
compassionate response. All services are free and
confidential; DVIP cannot share any information about
its clients without their explicit written permission. Services include
a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, assistance
with housing, and other immediate needs. They can help you figure
out what’s next.

FOR HELP
Call 1-800-373-1043
RVAP entrance
S. Linn Street

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders
(RVAP) in Solidarity
Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity
RVAP is a sexual assault victim advocacy
serves victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual
and prevention education agency. They
assault and human trafficking in Asian and Pacific
provide free, confidential, trauma-
Islander communities in Iowa. Monsoon’s services
informed advocacy and counseling to
are culturally specific and the organization’s
anyone – survivors and/or their loved ones – impacted by sexual
advocates speak several Asian languages. In
violence. This includes but is not limited to rape, sexual assault,
addition, services are comprehensive, free, and focused on safety.
human trafficking, stalking, harassment, sexual exploitation, etc.
Monsoon operates independently, and anyone seeking services is
protected by complete confidentiality under the law.
24-hour support line: 800-228-1625 or 319-335-6000
FOR HELP

Office phone: 319-335-6001

Call toll-free 866-881-4641 or 319-466-9000/515-288-0881
FOR HELP

Email: rvap@uiowa.edu
Email: contact@monsooniowa.org
Walk-ins welcome M-F 9AM – 5PM at:
Office walk-ins are also welcome at:
332 S Linn St (Suite 100)
Eastdale Plaza
Iowa City IA 52240
1700 S First Ave (Suite 18)
Iowa City IA 52245