Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center

What Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center does

The Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1973 in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is the first rape crisis center in West Virginia and opened the state's first domestic violence shelter in 1978. RDVIC provides comprehensive direct services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking across Monongalia, Taylor, and Preston Counties. Its service portfolio includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, peer counseling, support groups, legal advocacy (including accompaniment to DVPO/EPO/divorce hearings), medical advocacy, case management, transportation, and Crime Victim Compensation Fund assistance.

The organization's products are organized into three categories: core services (hotline, shelter, advocacy, counseling, case management), prevention programs (evidence-based violence prevention curriculum for K-12 schools and community organizations), and intervention programs (the 33-week ABC and WABC Abuse Intervention Programs for men and women who have used abusive behaviors, delivered online via Zoom with sliding-scale fees). A Remote Victim Outreach Program was launched in November 2024 enabling survivors to participate in court hearings via video. RDVIC operates no proprietary technology platform; its infrastructure consists of standard nonprofit case management tools, PayPal for online donations, and Zoom for program delivery. Volunteer advocates supplement staff capacity for hotline response and hospital/court accompaniment.

RDVIC's revenue model relies on diversified funding rather than commercial sales. Primary streams are federal, state, and local government grants (including U.S. Department of Justice funding and Monongalia County Commission support), donations from individuals and corporate partners (Target, Bombas, Kroger Community Rewards), United Way allocations, and nominal fees from the ABC/WABC intervention programs ($50 intake + $25 per class, with income-based sliding scale of $5-$25). All direct victim services are provided free of charge and confidentially. Distribution is direct-to-client through regional physical locations, telephone hotline, in-person advocacy, and virtual channels. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors, with no parent company or controlling entity.

Name

Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center

Legal name

Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center

Website

https://rdvic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center (RDVIC) is a Morgantown, West Virginia-based nonprofit providing 24/7 crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Monongalia, Taylor, and Preston Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Services and Crisis Intervention

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Victim advocacy services
• Domestic violence shelter
• Sexual violence support
• Abuse intervention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Morgantown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary revenue from federal, state, and local government grants including Department of Justice funding, administered on an annual or multi-year basis.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Donations from community members, corporate partners (Target, Bombas, others), and foundation support. Facilitated through website donation portal, Amazon Smile, and Kroger Community Rewards programs.
3. Abuse Intervention Program Fees: ABC and WABC programs charge $50 intake fee plus $25 per class session, with income-based sliding scale ($5-$25). Revenue is nominal relative to overall operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RDVIC provides free, confidential crisis intervention, emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, and peer support groups to survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking in Monongalia, Taylor, and Preston Counties, West Virginia. It also operates 33-week Abuse Intervention Programs (ABC and WABC), a community violence prevention education program, and a Remote Victim Outreach Program that allows survivors to attend court hearings via video conference.

Product overview

RDVIC operates as a comprehensive victim services organization offering crisis intervention and advocacy programs. Core services include 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and case management. Prevention programs include violence prevention education with evidence-based curriculums for schools and communities, and the Remote Victim Outreach Program for remote court participation. Intervention programs include the ABC Program (men) and WABC Program (women) as 33-week Abuse Intervention Programs. Additional offerings include survivor support groups, volunteer program, and the 'Starting in the Soil' violence prevention blog. Services are confidential and free of charge for residents of Monongalia, Taylor, and Preston counties in West Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 24/7 telephone crisis hotline at (304) 292-5100 providing information, crisis intervention, and connections to immediate safety services including emergency shelter, medical care, and law enforcement for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Emergency Shelter Safe housing for individuals fleeing domestic or sexual violence, including transportation assistance to appointments and meetings in other counties.
• Crisis Intervention Emergency counseling, safety planning, and immediate contact with emergency services such as medical care, law enforcement, and shelter.
• Referrals & Information Service navigation assistance connecting clients with agencies for financial assistance, housing, job training, legal assistance, and other support services.
• Legal Advocacy Legal support including referrals to legal aid, accompaniment to DVPO hearings (Domestic Violence Protective Order), EPO hearings (Emergency Protective Order), and divorce hearings, plus other informational services.
• Medical Advocacy Medical accompaniment to doctor's appointments and forensic examinations for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Counseling Services Peer-to-peer counseling and referrals to mental health professionals and therapies with area agencies.
• Case Management Long-term case planning to help clients address barriers to obtaining and maintaining independence.
• Transportation Services Transportation assistance for clients when needed, with advance approval required for non-emergency travel.
• Crime Victim Compensation Fund Assistance Assistance with gathering information and filing compensation applications for crime victims, requiring reporting to law enforcement and cooperation with investigations.
• Remote Victim Outreach Program Remote court services program allowing survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to file for court protection and attend hearings via video conference from the RDVIC office in Morgantown.
• Violence Prevention Program Community education program using evidence-based curriculums to disrupt social norms supporting abusive behaviors and decrease risk factors of sexual violence. Includes Elementary-Age programs (Second Steps, Circles of Safety, Child Safety Matters), Middle & High School programs (Relationship Smarts Plus, Teen Safety Matters), and Universal programs (Bystander Intervention, Healthy Relationships, Elevatus).
• ABC Program (Abusive Behavior is Criminal) 33-week Abuse Intervention Program for men who have used abusive behaviors in intimate relationships, divided into Phase 1: Responsibility (10 weeks) and Phase 2: Options (23 weeks). Classes held online via Zoom with in-person option available. $50 intake fee plus $25 per class session, with sliding scale ($5-$25) based on income.
• WABC Program (Women's Abusive Behavior is Criminal) 33-week educational intervention program for women who have used violence in intimate relationships, teaching non-violent alternatives, healthy communication skills, and strategies for building respectful relationships. Classes held online via Zoom. $50 intake fee plus $25 per class session, with sliding scale ($5-$25) based on income.
• Survivor Support Group Biweekly virtual support meetings for survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence, providing empowerment through shared experiences and skill-building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 757 clients served in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and supporting.

• WVU Office of Compliance and Prevention EducationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Paint the Town Purple annual awareness campaign (October 2025), combining resources and outreach to WVU campus and Monongalia County community.
• WVU Higher Education in Prison Initiative (HEPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partnership highlighting education as violence prevention. HEPI provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
• WVU Center for Excellence in DisabilitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for assistive technology, disability employment services, and traumatic brain injury services for survivors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition coordinating member DV programs across West Virginia. Direct peer in mission and funding ecosystem; represents a potential coordination or consolidation counterpart for RDVIC.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim services nonprofit providing shelter, hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy. Operates the same multi-service model as RDVIC at a much larger scale.
• Turningleaf (formerly Turning Point): Community-based DV/SA service agency offering shelter, counseling, and advocacy. Regional peer with overlapping programs and similar nonprofit funding structure.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 crisis hotline and referral service for domestic violence survivors. Directly comparable crisis-intervention model, with broader geographic coverage and federal funding.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Closest peer for RDVIC's sexual violence crisis line, forensic exam advocacy, and prevention education services.
• Family Refuge Center: Regional DV and sexual assault service provider offering shelter, hotline, advocacy, and counseling. Closely mirrors RDVIC's service mix in a similar small-city footprint.

Broad incumbents

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National advocacy and capacity-building organization for the DV field. Comparable through its focus on federal funding, policy advocacy, and support to local DV programs like RDVIC.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit with many local chapters operating DV shelters, sexual violence response, and prevention programs. Broad incumbent offering overlapping services as part of a wider mission portfolio.

Others

• AEquitas: National resource for prosecutors and victim advocates on violence against women cases. Adjacent ecosystem player providing training and tools that complement RDVIC's legal advocacy work.

Emerging players

• Love Is Respect: National resource focused on young adult and teen dating violence, with hotline, chat, and prevention education. Comparable digital-first intervention model and adjacent prevention curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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