Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP)
RVAP Crisis Line: 319-335-6000 or 800-228-1625
- Staffs 24-Hour Rape Crisis Line
- Provides advocacy, support and information to victims/survivors and their family and friends
- Present throughout the medical and legal process following an assault, fulfilling the victim's legal right to an advocate
- Offers support to victims through the healing process
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs)
- Registered nurses with special training to assist rape victims
- On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Provide immediate, compassionate, culturally-sensitive health care
- Collect medical evidence that will assist in prosecuting the assailant
Emergency Room Staff
- Assist SANEs in providing treatment to victims
- Provide additional medical treatment if necessary
Law Enforcement Officers
- Safeguard victims from further harm after the assault
- Investigate the crime and collect evidence
- Collect statements from victims and witnesses
- Assist county attorneys in prosecuting the crime
Johnson County Attorney’s Office
- Prosecutes sexual assault cases to protect the community; sexual assault is a crime against the state
- Assists victims as cases proceed through the criminal justice system
- Represents victims in court
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319-339-6100 johnsoncountyiowa.gov/department-of-county-attorney
Iowa Victim Service Call Center
- Available 24/7 1-800-770-1650 or text ‘IOWAHELP’ to 20121.
UIHC Emergency Medicine
319-356-2233
uihc.org/emergency-medicine