Correctional Institution for Women
- Mitchellville (Polk County)
- Medium security
- 515-967-4236
- 190 Staff
- 510 inmates ±
The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is a medium/minimum security
prison. ICIW houses inmates in its dorm-like living units and celled
housing. In addition, a 60 bed return-to-confinement facility provides
intensive treatment and programming of repeat offenders who have violated
the terms of their probation and parole. ICIW provides educational and
vocational services to inmates including Adult Basic Education, special
education for eligible individuals, G. E. D., and high school diploma
certification. Internal work assignments and vocational training courses
in painting and a dietary managers program provide vocational training
opportunities. An Iowa Prison Industries print shop also provides on-site
vocational training. The institution emphasizes responsibility and
accountability in preparing women offenders for successful return to the
community. Programs offered focus on interpersonal relationships, domestic
violence, career assessment and exploration, self-esteem, parenting,
independent living, decision-making skills and thinking patterns, and health
education. A substance abuse prevention, assessment, and referral program
is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The facility also
houses an in-patient substance abuse treatment program.