Free and confidential services for persons affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. What to do about domestic violence
 
The Cedar Valley Friends of the Family "Friends' House" provides shelter, hope, and healing for families affected by domestic violence and sexual assaultSafety planning, anger management and self-esteem issues with children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence or sexual assaultProject D.A.T.E. is broken down into four sections: domestic violence, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, sexual assault/date rape, and sexual harassmentThe Turning Point Rural Housing Project works in partnership with existing human service agencies to provide needed support servicesWelcome to Cedar Valley Friends of the Family, A crisis intervention & prevention agencyStop abuse and violence

If you or someone you know needs help, please do not hesitate to call us or e-mail us. Our crisis line is operated by trained advocates 24 hours a day.

Crisis Line:
319-352-0037
or
1-800-410-SAFE

Early Warning Signs of Dating Violence
Are You Going Out With Someone Who:
  • Is jealous and possessive, won't let you have friends, checks up on you?
  • Tries to control you by being bossy and giving orders?
  • Is scary, you worry about how he will react to things?
  • Is violent. Has a history of fighting, loses temper quickly?
  • Pressures you for sex. Says, "If you really loved me, you would?" Gets too serious too fast.
  • Abuses drugs or alcohol and pressures you to take them?
  • Blames others for his problems?
  • Has a history of bad relationships and blames other for his problems?
  • Believes that men should be in control and women should be passive.
  • Your family and friends have warned you about the person or told you they were worried about your safety.
Domestic violence and sexual assault help
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