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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services to build transitional housing for survivors

Six townhomes are planned for the city's east side
By: John LohmanAnnie Smith Barkalow|July 10, 2025
|4 min read
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    Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (DVIP & RVAP) is planning a new transitional housing project in Iowa City, aiming to provide survivors of domestic and sexual violence a safe and stable path forward.

    In partnership with the city and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), the nonprofit is planning to construct six townhomes with a two-year tenancy in east Iowa City.

    Up to 97% of domestic violence survivors experience…

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