Attorney General Brenna Bird  announced today at a press conference  a new community initiative in collaboration with  the Iowa  Coalition Against Domestic Violence  and Ring  (an Amazon company)  to  support domestic violence survivors with  technology and safety  tools.  The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence  has received  1,000  Ring X Line Devices  for domestic violence survivors  that include a  lifetime  subscription.  Additionally, Ring will provide a $25,000  monetary donation to help support the  mission of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence  and ongoing impact across  Iowa.    

¢â‚¬Å“As a prosecutor, I work  closely with victims. I  have seen  how domestic violence tears apart families and scars both survivors and the children who were raised in violent homes, ¢â‚¬ �  said Attorney General Bird. ¢â‚¬Å“No one chooses to be a victim ¢â‚¬â€�and no one is prepared for it.  Today, we  celebrate  a  generous  gift and  an important  partnership  among the Attorney General ¢â‚¬â„¢s  office, Ring, and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence  that  will help survivors of domestic abuse. ¢â‚¬ �    

To date, Ring has donated  over  35,000 Ring  Video  Doorbells and Outdoor Cams to over  800  nonprofit organizations across the country and federally recognized tribal organizations whose primary mission is to support domestic violence survivors. Organizations provide these devices to survivors who are interested in using them as a part of their safety planning.    

"Safety planning looks different for every survivor, and technology can be a powerful tool in helping them reclaim their sense of security and peace of mind, ¢â‚¬ � says Dr. Maria Corona, Executive Director of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. ¢â‚¬Å“This partnership between Ring, Attorney General Bird, and my team demonstrates what is possible when we work together and invest in resources that survivors need to find safety and to thrive. ¢â‚¬ �    

¢â‚¬Å“At Ring, we believe in making neighborhoods safer and making technology accessible to everyone, ¢â‚¬ � said  Raquel Medrano, Amazon Public Policy. ¢â‚¬Å“Since 2021,  we ¢â‚¬â„¢ve  supported  organizations  that support domestic violence survivors with technology and tools that help  provide  an extra layer of peace of mind.  We are proud to  team up with  Attorney General Bird and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence  and learn alongside them to ensure that Amazon technology continues to support the needs  survivors. We hope this donation will  help support community safety throughout  Iowa. ¢â‚¬ �    

Program Overview  

  • Ring has donated  up to  1,000  Ring  X Line  devices. Each device includes a subscription for the life of the device.  
  • Organizations  will distribute devices on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible  domestic violence survivors.  

For more information, contact  Jen Green,  Office of the Iowa Attorney General,  jen.green@ag.iowa.gov; or  Lindsay Pingel, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence,  lindsayp@icadv.org