State of Iowa:
Child Support Recovery
Information provided by
the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Crime
Victim Assistance Division
Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.
Crisis Center and Women’s
Shelter
Based in Ottumwa and serving Southeast Iowa.
Domestic Violence
Facts and Resources!
An
Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection for Iowa.
Hamilton’s
Academy of Grief and Loss
Des Moines funeral home providing grief services.
Interpreters
Roster of Iowa court interpreters..
Iowa Attorney General
The official web site for the office of Iowa Attorney General Tom
Miller.
Iowa Board of Parole
Reviews cases of offenders being considered for parole. Victim
registration is also available.
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Information for victims of domestic violence.
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Extensive resource for survivors ranging from laws to statewide
services.
Iowa Code:
Criminal Law and Procedure Index
Access to all Iowa criminal laws.
Iowa Code: Sex
Offender Registry
Iowa laws regarding the sex offender registry requirements.
Iowa Code:
Restitution
Iowa law regarding criminal restitution requirements.
Iowa Code:
Victims’ Rights
Iowa law pertaining to the legal rights of crime victims.
Iowa Corrections Association
Site for corrections professionals working in the Iowa
criminal justice system.
Iowa
Courts Online Search
Public database of criminal and civil cases in Iowa.
Iowa
Crime Victim Assistance Division Publications
Download files on stalking and victim restitution from the office of the
Iowa Attorney General’s Victim Assistance Division.
Iowa
Crime Victim Compensation Program
Compensation program for victims of violent crime and their family
members.
Iowa Department of
Corrections
Information regarding inmates and the state penal system.
Iowa
Department of Human Services
State agency with the mission to protect children.
Iowa
Department of Public Safety
Links to Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Narcotics Enforcement,
State Fire Marshal and State Patrol.
Iowa DOC Victim
and Restorative Justice Programs
Restorative interventions for victims and offenders, victim registration
information and other helpful links for crime victims from the Iowa
Department of Corrections.
Iowa Government
Site for the State of Iowa. Good starting point to access government
resources.
Iowa Highway Patrol
State law enforcement agency.
Iowa Judicial Branch: How To Protect Yourself From Domestic Violence
Helpful legal information for victims of domestic violence.
Iowa Legal Aid
Legal services for Iowans with a limited income. Includes location of
offices across the state.
Iowa Legislature
Access information about legislators and the Iowa Code.
Iowa L aw
Enforcement Contact Information
Links to all Iowa police
and sheriff departments.
Iowa Organization for Victim
Assistance
Web resource for crime victims, crime victim advocates and service
providers.
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
Mandatory registration site for sex offenders in the state of Iowa.
Iowa Substance
Abuse Web Site
Iowa Department of Public Health site.
Iowa Women’s Law
Initiative
Domestic Violence and Iowa Legal Aid information.
Official State of
Iowa Site
General information about the state. Includes a search engine.
Victim
Registration Information
Find out how to become a registered victim and receive notification
regarding court dates and offender status.
National Links:
CASA
Site for Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
Crime Statistics
Helpful site for crime statistics across the nation as well as
discussion forums.
Family Watchdog
Locate sex offenders in any state and city in the United
States. Map included. Disclaimer: Please note that this and all
similar sites do not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Contact your local law enforcement agencies for the most current
information available.
FBI List of State Sex
Offender Registry Web Sites
Links to all states.
Grief Recovery Institute
For those experiencing grief issues—- professionals providing grief
services.
Guide to All
State Sex Offender Registries
Sponsored by Prevent Abuse Now. Links to sex offender registry sites
throughout the nation.
Inmate Locator
Locate inmates in any state.
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
Ground-breaking grassroots organization with many resources and
educational information.
National Center for Missing and
Exploited Kids
Information and database to identify missing children across the nation.
National Crime Victim
Center
Victim outreach site.
National Crime Victims’ Constitutional
Amendment Network
Promotes a Crime Victims’ Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
National Crime Victims Research and
Treatment Center
Research data for treating victims of crime and physical and sexual
abuse.
National L aw
Enforcement Contact Information
Links to all U.S. police
and sheriff departments.
National Organization for Victim
Assistance
Promotes rights and services for victims of crime everywhere.
Office for Victims of Crime
Site provides educational information and web forum discussions related
to victimization.
OJJDP Missing and Exploited Children
Program
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Serving children,
families and communities.
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
Locate treatment centers near you.
Stand for Children
Grassroots solutions for assisting children.
State Court Web Sites
Comprehensive listing of court sites in all fifty states.
Stop It Now! Prevent Child Sexual
Abuse
Campaign to prevent child sexual abuse. Stories, testimonials,
education.
U.S.
Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Registry
National Web site to find out about and locate registered
sex offenders across the nation.
Victim Assistance Online
Comprehensive resource center with virtual library.
Victim-Offender Mediation Association
International organization promoting victim-offender mediation and
restorative justice interventions.
Downloadable Resources:
The following links allow you to download Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Documents:
Community-Based
Corrections Vision Statement
Learn more about the philosophy behind the policies.
Criminal Justice
System Flow Chart
Helpful in understanding what happens to an offender in the criminal
justice system after the arrest.
Iowa
Crime Victim Assistance Resource Directory
A
comprehensive listing of county, state and national resources for crime
victims.
Iowa Department of
Corrections Mission Statement
The philosophy of the DOC, which is responsible for the state’s
institutions and works closely with community-based corrections.
Iowa Organizations Serving Victims and Communities
Comprehensive list of state organizations and their contact information.
Iowa Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Programs
Comprehensive list of Iowa programs with contact information.
National Resources for Victims
Organizations with a nationwide scope.
Sex
Offenders FAQ
Information about sex offenders, treatment programs, laws and victim
issues in Iowa.
Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
Compiled and produced by the Eighth Judicial District Sex Offender
Treatment Program staff.
Victim Resource Guide
Written and published by members of the Wapello County Domestic Abuse
and Sexual Assault Response Teams (DART/SART).