Reporting Abuse
Reporting Sexual Abuse, Sexual Harassment or Staff Sexual Misconduct
If you are a victim of sexual abuse, assault, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment or staff sexual misconduct while in custody by any law enforcement agency or correctional facility, or if you know of an incident of sexual assault of a person in the custody of any law enforcement agency, correctional facility or in this program, please report it immediately!
Who to Inform
Any staff member at the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
It is part of their job to ensure safety and maintain confidentiality.
The youth's Juvenile Court Officer
Polk County Juvenile Court
Justice Center Annex
222- 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 286-3960
The Program Administrator of the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
Currently, Dan Larson
Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
1548 Hull Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 286-2100
dan.larson@polkcountyiowa.gov
The PREA Compliance Officer at the Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
Currently, Eric Hansen
Polk County Juvenile Detention Center
1548 Hull Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 286-3344
Eric.Hansen@polkcountyiowa.gov
The Polk County PREA Hotline
515-323-5451 Answering Machine Only
Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
The Iowa Department of Human Services Abuse Hotline
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Call: 1-800-362-2178
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
515-286-3600
Reports can be made verbally, in writing, anonymously or by a third party. Family, friends and community advocates can also report allegations of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and retaliation. All reported incidents of sexual misconduct will be investigated.
Retaliation for reporting Sexual Abuse, Harassment, or Misconduct is prohibited. The Polk County Juvenile Detention Center prohibits anyone from interfering with an investigation, including intimidation or retaliation against witnesses. If you believe you are being unfairly transferred or punished in some way because you filed a complaint or assisted in the investigation of a complaint, please report this immediately to the Program Administrator or Investigator.