About Us

The Iowa DOC strives to assist individuals as they work to become productive members of their communities when they reenter society. The DOC is responsible for nine institutions that house approximately 8,200 individuals, and oversees the accreditation and funding of eight district correctional services departments. They supervise about 30,800 people in the community on any given day and manage all jail inspections.

Following the Risk Need Responsivity Model, the DOC carries out its Mission by managing a coordinated system of services and interventions within custody and community supervision levels.

· Risk: A person’s level of service should reflect their risk of recidivism.

· Need: A person’s criminal tendencies should be assessed and targeted for treatment.

· Responsivity: The type of intervention should correspond with the offender’s strengths.