Riverview Center

Riverview Center is unique in that it is the only non-culturally specific agency in the 14 county Northeast Region of Iowa providing sexual assault services and the only agency providing sexual assault or domestic violence services in the 2 counties we serve in Illinois. Unlike other mental health agencies, all of the services are provided absolutely free of charge regardless of biological sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, English proficiency, race and/or ethnicity, housing or incarceration status, or disability. Statement continued on Schedule O. Riverview Center promoted, encouraged, and facilitated the reduction of incidences and effects of sexual assault through victim support services. We are grateful for our strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools and organizations and have emerged as a crucial resource for the community in how to best assist survivors as they work to overcome obstacles created by the trauma of violence. We educate about how to be an ally and an active bystander when sexual or domestic violence is suspected or witnessed and how to best support survivors on their journey toward healing.

Domestic Violence Program:Riverview Center provided 232 individuals (including 46 children) with 3,049 hours of domestic violence counseling and advocacy services in 2 counties in Illinois. We are grateful for our strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, hospitals, schools and organizations and have emerged as a crucial resource for the community in how to best assist survivors as they work to overcome obstacles created by the trauma of violence. We educate about how to be an ally and an active bystander when sexual or domestic violence is suspected or witnessed and how to best support survivors on their journey toward healing. Statement continued on Schedule O.Illinois Domestic Violence Program:- 232 Individuals (including 46 children) received 3,049 hours of advocacy and counseling services- 42 Survivors received support with 49 Orders of Protection- Crisis and Information/Referral Support provided during 178 calls and contacts- Institutional Advocacy: 77 meetings with 241 allied professionals- Professional Trainings: 1 training for 20 community professionals- Educational Programming/Community Awareness/Outreach/Social Justice: 12 programs for 135 community members

Sexual Assault/Abuse Program:Riverview Center provided 1,448 individuals with 19,247.25 hours of sexual assault therapy and advocacy services in 14 counties in Iowa and 2 counties in Illinois. There were a total of 532 crisis and information/referral calls/contacts from survivors and the community. Community awareness events/ programs/ initiatives were provided for 18,942 community members.Statement continued on Schedule O.Illinois Sexual Assault Program:- 112 Individuals (including 50 children) received 1,686.5 hours of advocacy and counseling services- Crisis and Information/Referral Support provided during 100 contacts- Institutional Advocacy: 236 meetings with 864 allied professionals- Professional Trainings: 12 trainings for 72 community professionals- Educational Programming/Community Awareness/Outreach/Social Justice: 1,085 initiatives for 8,603 community members Iowa Sexual Assault Program:- 1,336 Individuals (including 252 children) received 17,560.75 hours of advocacy and counseling services, including support during 202 hospital calls- Crisis and Information/Referral Support provided during 432 in-person/telephone contacts- Institutional Advocacy: 474 meetings with 657 allied professionals- Professional Trainings: 9 trainings for 258 community professionals- Educational Programming/Community Awareness/Outreach/Social Justice: 680 programs for 8,488 community members