Des Moines Criminal And Juvenile Justice Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Juvenile Justice in Des Moines, Iowa.
| Name | Des Moines Criminal And Juvenile Justice |
| Address | 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines IA 50319 Map |
| Phone | (515) 242-5823 |
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Map of Des Moines Criminal And Juvenile Justice
About Des Moines Criminal And Juvenile Justice
The Des Moines Criminal And Juvenile Justice, located in Des Moines, IA, is an office of the legal system that handles youths who have broken the law. The Juvenile Justice System, including Juvenile Justice Centers and the Department of Juvenile Justice, operates separately from the legal system for adult offenders. In Iowa state, the Juvenile Justice System prioritizes rehabilitation, under the theory that youths are capable of change and should not face the same punishments as adult offenders. The Iowa Juvenile Justice System operates under state statutes and works with multiple agencies, such as courts, law enforcement, corrections, and social services.
Interested parties may contact Juvenile Justice for questions about:
- The Des Moines Juvenile Justice System
- Polk County Juvenile detention centers
- Foster care system in Polk County, Iowa
- Juvenile delinquent and offender rehabilitation
- Des Moines, Iowa Diversion and Reentry programs