Iowa Department of Justice Implementation Plan 2026-2030
This Implementation Plan for the Iowa STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program outlines the strategy for 2026-2030 to decrease incidents of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. It focuses on supporting trauma-informed, victim-centered services that promote offender accountability and improve victim safety. Key strategic areas include strengthening culturally specific victim-serving programs, enhancing survivor accessibility and experience within the criminal justice process, improving resources beyond direct advocacy, expanding options for victims who choose not to report, and implementing a multi-part plan to reduce domestic violence homicides. The plan also emphasizes effective law enforcement and prosecution responses, improved court experiences, comprehensive training, and administrative enhancements for grant management.