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 Law 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.

Corrections.com

Learn about the latest trends in Corrections.

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 Law 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).