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Abuse (Prevention and Reporting) Services

Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.

Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.

Your Life Iowa

  • Crisis line and resources. 

  • Live chat is available.

  • Your Life Iowa also has a hotline and treatment search function. Use their facility locator.

  • When you don’t know who to turn to about a problem with alcohol, drugs, gambling, suicidal thoughts or mental health, Your Life Iowa is here for you 24/7. We provide free, confidential support and connect you to resources meant to help you get your life back on track.

  • Keywords: tobacco, vaping, suicide, homeless, unhoused, assistance

855-581-8111

988 Lifeline Available 24/7

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides emotional support for people in distress in the U.S.
  • 24/7/365 via text, call, and chat services. No judgment, just help 

Search terms or Keywords: 988, need to talk, emergency, suicide hotline, crisis, crisis line, help, emotion, distress, problems, hotline, suicide prevention

988

Child Abuse 24-hour Reporting Hotline

If a child under the age of 18 is suspected of being abused or neglected, call the Child Abuse Hotline.

In Iowa, you can report suspected child abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 362-2178. This hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 911 if you believe a child is in immediate danger. 

Search: Mandatory Reports, Child Abuse, DHS, Neglect, hotline, mandatory reporter, 

800-362-2178
24/7
Other Categories: Hotlines

My Body, My Rules from Blank Children's Hospital CAP (Children Assault Prevention)

Greater Des Moines Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Program 

The CAP program is a personal safety education program for schools. It uses a three-pronged approach to prevent child assault and maltreatment by presenting workshops for school staff, parents, and elementary school children. The program approaches prevention from a perspective of human dignity, mutual respec,t and basic human rights. Everyone has the right to be safe, strong and free. 

If you represent an elementary school in the greater Des Moines metro area and are interested in having the CAP Program visit your school, Contact Janelle Ballhagen at (515) 241-6703 or janelle.ballhagen@unitypoint.org

Children's Workshop: This empowering approach to prevention explains that when another person tries to take away our rights to be safe, strong, and free - there are problems. Through interactive role-play, we demonstrate what the problems might look like. 

The role plays include situations such as: 

  • Bullying (peer to peer assault) 
  • Abduction (assault by a stranger) 
  • Sexual Abuse (assault by a known person) 

The role plays are each done two times. In the first role-play, the situation is not resolved. Important safety skills are introduced or reviewed for each situation. In the second role play, the situation is resolved successfully. 

There is one final role play starring the classroom teacher. This role play shows what it might be like to talk about a problem with a trusted adult. After the children's workshop is review time in which kids can talk with a facilitator one on one. Review time participation is a choice made by the kids. It is always offered but they don't have to do it. 

Staff education and parent education are approximately one-hour sessions done at the school before the children's workshop. The children's workshop takes place in the classroom and is done by a team of three trained facilitators. The children's workshop is approximately 50-60 minutes in the classroom and about 30 minutes of review time after the classroom presentations. 

Safety Concepts Presented 

Definition of basic human rights:  

  •  Turning to a peer for support 
  •  Safe or trusted adults 
  •  Definition of a stranger 
  •  Self-protection skills (kicking, yelling, elbowing) 
  •  Telling vs. tattling 
  •  When assault happens, it is important to tell a safe adult and keep telling until someone listens 
  •  Tricks used by unsafe adults or peers 
  •  When assault happens to a child it is NEVER the child's fault 
  •  It is OK to say no to a grown-up or peer when they make us feel uncomfortable 

Overview of the CAP program for school staff: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7772042414075671043

Overview of the CAP program for parents/caregivers: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2056896421600102659

Blank Children's Hospital, Unity Point
Des Moines , IA
(515) 241-6703

Elder Abuse

 

If you suspect elder abuse in Iowa, you can report it to Dependent Adult Protective Services at (800) 362-2178, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. 

If you suspect elder or dependent adult abuse, report it immediately to Dependent Adult Protective Services.

1-800-362-2178 (toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) 

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If you want to request a welfare check, call local law enforcement.

Reporting is confidential.

Dependent Adult Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults:

  • 65 and older
  • or 18 and older with a disability, who are dependent and do not reside in long-term care facilities.

To report suspected abuse in a long-term care facility, contact the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals Nursing Home and Home Health Complaint Hotline at 1-877-686-0027 or email hfd_complaint@dia.iowa.gov.

If you have concerns about your quality of care, quality of life or rights as a resident/tenant, or if you have concerns on behalf of your loved one who is living in one of Iowa's long-term care facilities, contact the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-866-236-1430.

For a coordinated entry point to Iowa’s information and referral resources regarding long-term independent living, contact Lifelong Links online or call 1-866-468-7887.

Know the Signs of Elder Abuse

Some adults may be at higher risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Types of elder abuse include:

  • Physical abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Financial abuse or exploitation
  • Neglect
  • Self-Neglect
800-362-2178 (toll-free 24/7)

Family Crisis Center- Newton Office

Safety & advocacy to victims of intimate partner violence in Jasper County. 24-hour crisis line, one-on-one counseling, support services, court, medical, & housing advocacy.

Keywords: domestic violence, human trafficking, homicide, violent crimes, housing and homelessness, advocacy at health clinics, statewide hotline, family visitation and exchange, abuse, intimate partner, family violence, safety plan, 

312 1st Ave W, (United Way Building)
Newton , IA 50208
641-980-0359

Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence supports a statewide network of 22 survivor programs, connects survivors with the assistance they need, and advocates for policy and community transformation to make Iowa a safer place for everyone.

4725 Merle Hay Road, STE 107
Des Moines, IA 50322
515-244-8028
Other Categories: Domestic Violence

Iowa Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Victim Support

South Central Iowa

Crisis Intervention Services

Office line: (641) 673-0336

Helpline: (800) 270-1620 

Go to the website

Services: Domestic Violence, Homicide and Other Violent Crimes, Sexual Assault, Shelter

Counties served: Appanoose, Davis, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Poweshiek, Wapello, and Wayne. 

800-770-1650

Prevent Child Abuse - Iowa

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa fulfills its mission by leading child abuse prevention efforts in Iowa through:

  • Advocacy – advancing the cause of child abuse prevention among legislators, administrators and professionals.
  • Awareness – informing the public about the effects of child abuse and methods to prevent it.
  • Assistance – offering organizational development, program guidance and grant management to local partners.

Child abuse is preventable. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa recognizes it will take Iowans working together to ensure children are raised in safe, nurturing environments. That’s why we proudly lead and inspire others to create a state free from child abuse.

501 SW 7th Street, G1
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-2200

Children

Open Arms Foundation of Jasper County

The Open Arms Foundation offers a variety of programs and projects that are designed to help vulnerable children and families in Jasper County. 

Programs and projects: 

  • First Night Back packs
  • Family visitations location
  • Clothing and resource room
  • Fortifiing foster families (F3)
  • Dreamcycles
  • Other

Keywords: foster care, removed from home, DHS, child abuse, child neglect, child needs clothes, car seat, foster parents, foster child, diapers, baby, crib, Punts for purpose, nonprofit, formula, food, baby or infant items

1123 1st Ave E, Suite B
Newton, IA 50208

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Survivors of Violent Crimes

Crisis Intervention Services CIS (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Survivors of Violent Crimes)

Crisis Intervention Services (CIS) provides advocacy and support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and violent crimes.

The mission of Crisis Intervention Services is to work to end sexual assault and domestic violence in our communities through support, emergency safe housing, counseling, and prevention through education.

Our vision is to accomplish the greatest amount of good, to as many survivors as possible, through compassion, crisis counseling,
holistic healing services, and advocacy.  CONFIDENTIAL!!

  • Intimate Partner Violence- physical, mental, sexual
  • Temporary Emergency Shelter & Housing assistance
  • Sexual Assault
  • Violent Crimes Services          Everything is confidential.                                                                                                                 

keywords: abuse, violence, sexual, incest, emotional abuse, isolation, partner,      

 

PO Box 6
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
800-270-1620 or 641-673-0336

Mandatory Reporter Training

Mandatory Reporter Training (child abuse adult abuse) IHHS website

Children and dependent adults in Iowa deserve the greatest possible protection from abuse. The Department of Health and Human Services strives to achieve this through encouraging reports when abuse is suspected, prompt assessment of these reports, and working with families and support to assist in providing a safe and stable home environment.

Mandatory reporters are essential partners in protecting children and dependent adults from abuse. As professionals who have frequent contact with children or dependent adults, mandatory reporters are trained to identify the signs that a child or and dependent adult may have suffered abuse or neglect. 

shelter

ACCESS (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support)

Rapid Rehousing in a Housing First initiative is designed to help homeless individuals get into housing as immediately as possible with financial support, help with the application process, support in identifying community resources, and care coordination. The most vulnerable victims, such as youth and families, are targeted for this intensive service.

Services provided include:

- Residential housing
- Financial support
- Help with the application process
- Navigating the system

An application process to be completed with an advocate includes multiple steps designed to determine if a client qualifies for assistance and to what extent. This program is free and confidential.

The Rapid Rehousing program is available to all domestic violence and sexual assault clients in our service area. An application process to be completed with an advocate includes multiple steps designed to determine if a client qualifies for assistance and to what extent.

All services are free and confidential.

Locations: Story, Boone, and Marshall Counties.

16 East Main Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158
5152920500
8-5, Mon- Fri

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