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IA DOC – Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 515-725-5042
This facility is for adult inmates.
The inmates housed at Iowa Correctional for Women located at 420 Mill St SW in Mitchellville, IA are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.
The ICIW is a medium/minimum-security state prison that houses adult female inmates in dormatory-style barracks and celled housing. This facility was also known as Mitchellville Prison for Women as it is located in the town of Mitchellville. ICIW provides educational and vocational services to offenders including Adult Basic Education, special education for eligible individuals, and high school equivalency programs. Internal work assignments and vocational training courses provide vocational training opportunities. ICIW’s partnership with IWD (Iowa Workforce Development) assists women with assessments and job skills. Iowa Prison Industries also provides onsite vocational training. The institution emphasizes responsibility and accountability in preparing women offenders for successful Re-Entry to the community. Programs offered focus on interpersonal relationships, domestic violence, career assessment and exploration, self-esteem, parenting, independent living, decision-making skills, victim impact, thinking patterns, and health education. Curriculums are Evidence-Based and gender-responsive. A substance abuse prevention, assessment, and referral program are licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The facility also houses an in-patient substance abuse treatment program.
visitation Info
IA DOC – Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) – Visitation
Sunday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
State Holidays: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
