NISAA African Family Services
4944 Franklin Avenue, Suite P Des Moines IA, 50310 Email: Website: https://nisaa-afs.org/ |
Phone: 515-255-5430 Last Updated: May 10, 2023 |
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NISAA African Family Service’s mission is to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities by promoting social, economic and political self-determination of all women; it seeks to build healthy communities through transformative justice and social change. 24 Hour Helpline 1-844-269-6203 NISAA functions as a resource advocate and support for the African communities in Iowa affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis advocacy; safety plans, individual and group counseling; liaising with the law enforcement, employers and educational institutions; criminal justice and legal advocacy. Court accompaniment; immigration assistance; for instance; VAWA or U-Visa applications; medical care support and advocacy. Help with housing, education, employment, and government benefit applications, finding child care; assistance with victim’s compensation, registration and notification; follow-ups; and any information and recommendations related to needs of victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. NISAA Family services for instance, could include helping a victim first obtain a protective order and find safe housing, and later possibly get legal help from a pro bono attorney and accompany the victim to court hearings. |