About RVAP

RVAP is a sexual assault victim advocate agency. We serve anyone impacted by sexual violence -- survivors and/or their loved ones in the following eastern Iowa counties: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Washington, Van Buren. This includes but is not limited to individuals of any age, gender, identity, culture, etc. 

Due to the upcoming transition, our ability to provide all our current services has decreased and will fully cease on September 30, 2024. 

Our mission, vision, and values

Our mission is to provide free, confidential, trauma-informed advocacy to people affected by sexual violence. 

Services and service areas

We provide limited free, confidential and trauma-informed services to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by sexual violence in Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Washington, and Van Buren counties. Anyone includes but is not limited to individuals of any age, gender, identity, culture, etc. Sexual violence is any sexual act committed against someone without that person’s freely given consent. This includes but is not limited to rape, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, sexual exploitation, etc.

If you're a person with a disability who requires an accommodation, please contact the office at 319-335-6001. Interpreters are available for non-English speaking persons as well as for ASL.

Healing support

We are here as a confidential resource and support in your healing. We have...

  • 24-hour crisis lines
  • Advocacy for survivors engaging in medical, legal and academic responses to violence and reporting assault
  • Emergency financial assistance and housing advocacies for current clients or new legal and/or hospital advocacies 
  • Provide referrals to community resources