Victim Services
About Us
The Office of Victim and Restorative Justice Services (OVRJP) is a source of support, information, and services based on the principles of Restorative Justice. It offers ways for victims to be involved in the decisions made about an offender鈥檚 liberties within the criminal justice system. The OVRJP is supported by the Department of Corrections Victim Advisory Council (VAC). VAC is made up of victims, victim advocates, survivors, criminal justice professionals, and interested community members.
Contact Us
Attn: Office of Victim Programs
Iowa Department of Corrections
510 E 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (800) 778-1182
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What services are available for victims of crime?
Services available for victims of crimes include:
路 Crisis intervention and advocacy throughout the corrections process
路 Help with concerns related to inmates and parolees under our jurisdiction
路 DOC Victim Registration / Update Registration
路 Sex offender notification
路 Victim Offender Dialogue
路 Victim Wrap Around
路 Apology Letter Bank
路 Restitution
路 Contact Information for Case Manager, Parole Officer, or Probation Officer of Offender
Staff
Mary Roche, LMHC 路 Director of the OVRJP
Services: Victim Inquiries, Special Requests, Iowa VINE Program, Victim/Offender Communication, Victim Offender Dialogue Program
Madison Elbert 路 Victim Services Specialist
Services: Victim Inquires, Victim Registration & Notification, Victim Registration Updates, Victim Wrap Around Program (VWA), Victim Offender Dialogue Program (VOD), Restitution
