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Domestic Violence Intervention Program asks Des Moines County to proclaim October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Summary
Representatives from Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Journey House presented local statistics and events and asked the board to approve a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; supervisors approved the proclamation and invited a photo.
Representatives from the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and Journey House addressed the board on June 7 to highlight outreach and local statistics and to ask the board to adopt a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Jennifer Daley, the domestic violence services coordinator, described a schedule of events including a "shop for shelter" event at Hy-Vee and distributed explanatory flyers with QR codes for attendees. She gave local service statistics: "In Des Moines County for fiscal fiscal year 2025, in Burlington, there were 321 reports of domestic violence. Total individuals served was 341. We provided 3,111 services," she said, citing the shelter and crisis-line services the organizations offer. Daley emphasized a 24/7 crisis line and volunteer opportunities as part of outreach.
The board read and approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and invited the presenters for a photo with the supervisors.
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