Any person may report concerns of sexual violence and/or sexual misconduct on behalf of an IDOC incarcerated individual/client either verbally or in writing to:
- The Warden / Superintendent or District Director
- Any IDOC employee
- The Victim and Restorative Justice Director
- Iowa Department of Corrections Central Office | Address: 510 East 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319 | Phone: (800) 778-1182
- The Iowa Office of Ombudsman
- Office of Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman, Ola Babcock Miller Building | Address: 1112 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319 | Toll Free Phone (888) 426-6283 or (515) 281-3592
- Send an email to PREA.reporting@iowa.gov
- The facility's assigned Residential Manager / PREA Compliance Manager (see PCM contact details below)
There is zero tolerance for sexual assault and sexual abuse.
Immediately report any incidents of sexual abuse or sexual harassment to staff or management. You have the right to be free from sexual violence / sexual misconduct and to be free from retaliation for reporting such incidents. Pursuant to IDOC Policy PREA-02, the Department will immediately investigate all reports of sexual violence / sexual misconduct and monitor for any retaliation of reporting. Trained IDOC Investigators will conduct administrative investigations as appropriate. Any investigations that may involve criminal conduct will be referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation where necessary.
If you need immediate support the following resources are also available (all services are available 24/7):
- Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline: (800) 284-7821
- Iowa Victim Services Call Center: (800) 770-1650 or text "IOWAHELP" to 20121
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673