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KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADAM GREGG, LT. GOVERNOR JERRY W. BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR
The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities
(Office) 515-725-5701 - 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 - (FAX) 515-725-5799
https://doc.iowa.gov/
IOWA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS AGENDA Friday, October 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Iowa Prison Industries Showroom 1445 E. Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (515) 725-8711
TOPIC PRESENTER
Call to Order Richard LaMere Approval of September 8, 2017 Minutes (Action Item)
Next Board meeting will be November 3, 2017 Richard LaMere at the Iowa Department of Corrections, 510 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
(A meeting notice will be posted on the DOC website: www.doc.state.ia.us)
Welcome Deputy Director Dan Clark IPI and Reentry Dan Clark Director’s Report Jerry Bartruff Budget Update Steve Dick Apprenticeship Program Update Tim Diesburg SRR Update Dr. Beth Skinner Mt. Pleasant Land Transfer (Action Item) Michael Savala The Fort: 177 Years of Crime & Punishment at the ISP Dan Manatt Public Comments Public Open Discussion Board Members Adjournment Board Members
The Board of Corrections’ agenda is posted on the DOC Web Site at https://doc.iowa.gov/
under the Board of Corrections Tab.
KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADAM GREGG, LT. GOVERNOR JERRY W. BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR
The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities
(Office) 515-725-5701 - 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 - (FAX) 515-725-5799
https://doc.iowa.gov/
IOWA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS MINUTES
Friday, September 8, 2017 Iowa Medical & Classification Center 2700 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, IA 52241 Board Members Present: Rebecca Williams, Dr. John Chalstrom, Larry Kudej and Dr. Mary Chapman. Absent: Richard LaMere, Rev. Michael Coleman, and Dr. Lisa Hill. Staff Present: Director Bartruff, James McKinney, Steve Dick, Michael Savala, Dan Craig and Sally Kreamer, Carol Manternach, Erick Lynnes, Steve Koffron, Cord Overton, Oral Wright, Joel Kosinski, James (Mike) Brown, Bo Pourahmadi, Paul Waldschmidt, Lettie Prell. Visitors Present: Bill Freeland, House Democratic Caucus; Alice Wisner, Legislative Services Agency; Anna Hyatt, House Democratic Caucus; Catherine Engel, Senate Democratic Caucus; Melissa Gradischnig, Voices to be Heard; Paula Gray, Community Housing Initives; Jodi Jinks, Arts Aloud; Jean Basinger, Justice Reform Consortium (JRC) & Iowa Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE); Carla Dawson, Iowa Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE); Whitney Driscoll, Disability Rights Iowa (DRI); Allison Gorga, University of Iowa; Katie Linder, University of Iowa; Kaylin Burgess, University of Iowa; Don Wadleigh, Toast Masters; Kim Kudej, DHS Council. Call to Order, Vice Chair Rebecca Williams Vice Chair Rebecca Williams called the meeting to order. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the August 4, 2017 minutes.
Dr. John Chalstrom made a motion to approve the minutes and Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor of approving the minutes, motion passed.
The next Board meeting will be October 6, 2017 in Des Moines. The board meeting will be held at the Iowa Prison Industries Showroom at 9:00 a.m. (A meeting notice will be posted on the DOC website: https://doc.iowa.gov/)
Welcome, Warden James McKinney The Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) is a unique facility. It houses mentally
ill, medical unit, reception unit, and the new “M” unit for people that have mental illness and behavioral issues.
IMCC just purchased a new bus to transport offenders across the state.
Careers in Corrections, IMCC Staff Scott Eschen, started working at IMCC in 1992 as Correctional Officer (CO). In 2016
became a Correctional Treatment Director. Paul Waldschmidt, has worked in Corrections for 35 years. He is the Building Services
Supervisor, supervising and training approximately 60 offender workers. Ron Hills, has worked in Corrections for 35 years. He is a Captain in Security. Carol Manternach, began her career in Corrections back in 1986. She moved her way up
to Purchasing Agent.
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Steve Koffren, started working for the DOC in 1992 as a CO. He is now one of two investigators at IMCC.
Oral Wright, has worked for Corrections for 12 years as a CO. Dr. Joe Kazynsky, works in the infirmary and the acute care unit. It’s much harder to treat
mental illness than the physical injuries. Bo Pourahmadi, is Psychologist that has worked at IMCC for 11 years.
Director’s Report, Director Jerry Bartruff Research Director Lettie Prell is retiring September 22 after working for the state of Iowa
since 1981. Lettie created the risk assessments used in Iowa by the IDOC and the Iowa Board of
Parole (BOP). Director Bartruff introduced Cord Overton as the new Communications Director. On August 16 DOC had a budget discussion with the Department of Management (DOM)
and the Governor’s Office (IGOV). There was a Wardens Meeting on August 16. Director Bartruff attended the Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA)
Conference in St. Louis August 16-20. The first meeting for the Mental Health and Disabilities Services (MHDS) Working Group
was held on August 22. Director Bartruff and Deputy Director Dan Clark met with the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) at the Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) Showroom about creating signs. A Reentry Conference begins today, September 8 and runs through tomorrow at the
University of Iowa.
Budget Request, Steve Dick and Director Bartruff The FY2019 budget request was presented to the Board for approval. Documents from this presentation can be found on the DOC website, attached to the
September 8, 2017 DOC Board Meeting Handouts. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the budget request. Larry
Kudej requested in this motion that a letter would be sent to the Governor about staffing concerns and the need for more money. Dr. John Chalstrom motioned to approve the budget request and letter. Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed.
2018 Legislative Proposal, Michael Savala A legislative proposal was presented to the Board to change Iowa Code 904.310A
language. Documents from this presentation can be found on the DOC website, attached to the
September 8, 2017 DOC Board Meeting Handouts. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the legislative proposal. Larry
Kudej motioned to approve the legislative proposal. Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed.
Public Comments, Public No public comments.
Open Discussion, Board Members Dr. Mary Chapman: Appreciates the introduction of staff and hearing their stories. To
Lettie, it is a bittersweet announcement. I just want to say how much we appreciate your
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service not only to the institutions, but to the community. Best wishes to you! I look forward to hearing more about your journey.
Larry Kudej: I want to echo Mary’s comments about Lettie. I would also like to welcome Cord to the Department of Corrections.
Adjournment Board Members Dr. John Chalstrom made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Larry Kudej seconded the
motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted, Abby Williams, Secretary
The Board of Corrections’ agenda is posted on the DOC Web Site at https://doc.iowa.gov
under the Board of Corrections Tab.
IDOC Registered Apprenticeship Program Update
2015 – 2017
Current Participants
331 apprentice currently in our program
Total OJT Hours since January 2014 2,061,678
Total Curriculum Hours since January 2014 118,757
348 non‐active apprentice have worked on their apprenticeship programs and left the program
before completion within the IDOC (76 Under the Anamosa Program)
Program is in all of our 9 institutions
92 offenders have completed their apprenticeship programs (16 Under the Anamosa Program)
Growth since May 2015 870% active apprentice (Started with 37 statewide 5‐2015)
April 25th 2016 IDOC Became an ApprenticeshipUSA Leader
• Cook Any Industry 10.06%
• Cabinet Maker 7.5%
• Fabrication‐Assembler Metal production 8.12%
• Housekeeping, Commercial, Residential, Industrial 12.99%
• Welding, Combination 8.44%
• Computer Operator 11.36%
• Electrician 6.17%
• Materials Coordinator 2.92%
• Refrigeration, Air‐Conditioning mech. 3.25%
• Maintenance repair to Building 2.92%
• Painter Construction 2.6%
• Upholsterer 4.9%
• Plumber 4.9%
• Electrostatic Powder Coating Tech 1.3%
• Baker 3.15%
• Screen Printer 1.62%
• Carpenter 1.3% (New Program)
Landscape Technician 5.85% (New Program)
Sewing Machine Repair Technician .65% (New Program)
Ethnic Breakdown of Apprentice in our Correctional Facilities Dec. 2016
IDOC Ethnic Percent in our Correctional Facilities
American Indian or Alaska Native‐ 2% In Apprenticeship Program .03%
Asian or Pacific Islander‐ 1 % In Apprenticeship Program 1%
Black‐ 25% In Apprenticeship Program 25.2%
White Hispanic‐ 7% In Apprenticeship Program 3.2%
White Non Hispanic‐ 65% In Apprenticeship Program 70.2%
August we put out our 1st IDOC Apprenticeship Newsletter.
We plan to do these quarterly.
We plan to add two more registered training occupations to our program in
the next month. Peer Support Specialist (Partnering with NAMI) and
Job Printer (for our IPI Graphic Arts Division)
Nov. 16th is National Apprenticeship Week
The USDOL is requesting apprenticeship providers to celebrate by having
events that promote apprenticeships across America. The IDOC will register
at least 9 or 10 events we will register.
10‐17 the FDCF has a career and resource fair. Over 200 offenders are
signed up for the event so far. All have less than a year for release. Greer
Sisson and I are the key speakers and employers and service providers will
attend.
10‐25 we will hold an apprenticeship committee meeting at Central Office
with the focus on collaboration with IWD on exchanging information on
employer needs and returned citizen skills and employment.
10‐27 CEO Round table presentation and invitation to tour our program at
ASP. Kyle Horn the keynote speaker
11‐3 Governor tour our apprenticeship program at ASP with returned
citizen and employer participation
11‐14 ISP is holding a tour event for chamber members and employers at
11:00 and lunch and learn at 12:00
11‐16 MPCF is having a career fair with employers 9:30 to 1:00
11‐17 NCF is having a career fair with Local Unions being the focus 1:30 to
3:00 at the release center
ASP is planning a all panel during the week on Nov. 16th. Employers and
service provider’s talk about their needs and services provided to approx.
60 offenders close to release.
NCCF is planning an apprenticeship signup day for that week as well.
Tim Diesburg IDOC Apprenticeship Coordinator
406 N High Street
Anamosa, IA 52205
319‐462‐3504 Ext. 2297
tim.diesburg@iowa.gov
August 2017 Volume 1, Issue 1
I do CAN! Iowa Department of Corrections Apprenticeship Newsletter
IDOC Registered Apprenticeship Program started in
February of 2014 as a pilot program at the Anamosa
State Penitentiary. In July of 2015 the Department of
Corrections took the program statewide in all nine of
our facilities.
By December of 2015 all nine facilities had the program
up and running. January of 2016 there were 187 partici-
pants, 29 completed as journeyman in their field, 16
registered apprenticeship occupations, over 17, 000
training instruction hours, and over 682,000 of on the
job training hours.
In July of 2017 we hit 300 active participants, 85 com-
pleted as journeyman in their field, 19 registered apprenticeship occupations, over
105,000 training instruction hours, and over 1,895,000 of on the job training hours.
Key factors in developing our successful registered apprenticeship program are insur-
ing we develop solid partnerships, as well as educating the public and employers on
our program. Some of our great partners are other state agencies, the Governor’s Of-
fice, community colleges, manufacturing sector boards, employers, and many services
around the state that offer assistance to people with barriers to overcome. It takes an
inclusive team to develop and maintain a successful program.
We thank our sponsors at each facility for all they do and their commitment to chang-
ing lives and making our communities safer. We also thank all our partners for their
strong support. We have seen many returning citizens receive gainful employment
after being released from incarceration and even some landing jobs before they are
released.
Enjoy your summer and give thanks to the men and women who serve and protect our
country and the people around the world!
Tim Diesburg IDOC Apprenticeship Coordinator
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Newton ....................................... 2
Fort Dodge ................................. 2
ICIW ........................................... 3
Anamosa .................................... 4
IMCC .......................................... 4
NCCF .......................................... 5
Clarinda ...................................... 5
ISP…………………………………………6
Statewide Program
Coordinator:
Tim Diesburg
A FEW WORDS FROM TIM
Photo Credit—Journal Eureka
“I am proud to work for such a great group of people from the staff who do the training, our education partners and the team that continues to move forward and develop new opportunities!” Tim Diesburg Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator
2017 has been a big year for registered ap-
prenticeships at Newton Correctional Facility.
Three Materials Coordinator apprentices have completed their programs, and
another five apprentices are projected to complete their programs by the end of
the year.
NCF has also added a welding and computer operator apprenticeship to its line-
up. This added five more apprentices’ to its total, and participation is expected
to continue to grow.
A welding apprentice from ASP, who completed his program a couple years
back, was offered a job three weeks before his release, and is currently working
two jobs now.
FORT DODGE GROWS WITH DIVERSE PROGRAMS
NEWTON SEES SUCCESS
The Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
currently has 27 active apprentices
enrolled in 10 programs. Apprentice-
ship programs at Fort Dodge include:
Computer Operator, Cooking, Electri-
cian, Landscaping, Painter, Plumber,
Sewing Machine Repair, Cabinet
Maker, Welding and Carpentry. In
2016 an electrical apprentice took his
electrical license test. This offender
passed and was granted his license
upon release. He was subsequently
hired by Baker Electric.
On November 10, 2016 Fort Dodge
hosted a resource fair which included
apprenticeship information and con-
tacts. This event was attended by 17
resource providers and guest speaker
Kyle Horn. Resource providers used
assigned stations to pass out litera-
ture and answer any questions. Ap-
proximately 350 inmates attended
this event.
During fiscal year 2017 the Fort
Dodge apprentice program advanced
4 graduates: 1 electrician; 2 computer
operators; and 1 Housekeeper.
Apprentice Programs
Computer Operator
Cabinet Maker
Welding
Cook
Electrician
Refrigeration
Air Condition Mech
Maintenance Repairer
Plumber
Fabrication Metal
Electrostatic Power Coating
Materials Coordinator
Baker
Housekeeper
Upholsterer
Painter
Screen Printer
Landscaper
Carpenter
Sewing Machine Repairer
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Fort Dodge Coordinator:
Rob Seil
Newton Coordinator:
Brett Reyes
IDOC ETHNIC %
In Our Facilities:
American Indian or Alas-
ka Native-
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander-
1 %
Black-
25%
White Hispanic-
7%
White Non Hispanic-
65%
In the Program:
American Indian or Alas-
ka Native-
.03%
Asian or Pacific Islander-
1 %
Black-
25.2%
White Hispanic-
3.2%
White Non Hispanic-
70%
ICIW—APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT
Image credit—US Department of Labor-
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Hi, my name is Rachel Pippins. I am a Housekeeper in
ICIW’s education department, and I started ICIW’s House-
keeping Apprenticeship in April of this year. I was interest-
ed in the program in order to enhance my skills as a house-
keeper. I have done this kind of work in hotels and with my
own cleaning service. I went into people’s homes to clean,
but I never had credentials. I want to complete this pro-
gram so I can show them I know what I’m doing. To be
honest, I never knew prisons offer these kinds of programs,
and I was excited to get accepted into it. I enjoy my work…
learning how to handle chemicals and use floor cleaning equipment… I think this should
be offered wherever chemicals are used in the workplace. I appreciate the comments I
receive from staff and students about how I’m doing with my job. It’s important to me to
have my area cleaned properly.
I recommend this program to my fellow Offenders on a daily basis. They see me with my
book and ask me what it is. I tell them about the program and tell them they should
check into it. I recommend it to anyone who wants to enhance their skills for housekeep-
ing, or even if they just want to know how to clean their own homes properly.
I’ve done cleaning before, but I never knew there was a process to getting things done.
I’ve learned about chemical hazards, OSHA standards, what MSDS actually have on
them. It’s more than just mopping floors or wiping down walls. This is a rewarding expe-
rience for me because now I can go out beyond these gates and do a good job. Not just a
job, now I have skills. Now I’ll have certificates to go along with my business card when I
talk to potential clients. It’s more than an experience for me, now I have the opportunity
to have a career.
ICIW Coordinator:
Kathy Culbertson
PROGRAM HITS 300
The Iowa Department Ap-
prenticeship program has hit
300 active Registered Ap-
prenticeships. This is a ma-
jor milestone in the pro-
gram.
The program was originally
born out of a work group in
the National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) Leader-
ship program in 2011. Rec-
ognizing the need for mean-
ingful training to reduce
recidivism, Tim Diesburg
and a group partners sought
alternatives to traditional
IDOC programs.
Thus the program was born.
Starting at Anamosa, in
2014, the offenders were
introduced to the curriculum
and requirements and both
were accepted eagerly as
offenders sought to improve
their future.
Now the program exists in
all nine institutions and is
ever expanding. There are
300 active Registered Ap-
prentices and 68 offenders
have completed program
requirements and are now
considered Journeyman.
Offenders are able to learn
and apply skills in welding,
plumbing and electrical. In
addition housekeeping,
landscaping and cabinetry
are offered to offenders
demonstrating the pro-
gram’s ability to be diverse.
The Apprenticeship coordi-
nators around the state are
constantly striving to find
new ways to help offenders
succeed.
ANAMOSA LEADS THE STATE
Anamosa State Penitentiary (ASP) currently has ap-
proximately 100 offenders enrolled in their Registered
Apprenticeship Program. In calendar year 2016, 19
apprentices graduated and completed their program.
Another 17 apprentices have already graduated in cal-
endar year 2017.
In June 2016, ASP hosted the Employers Council of
Iowa, several local employers, and other stakeholders.
The group was able to hear about the Department of
Corrections’ Registered Apprenticeship Program and
this “untapped workforce” of returning citizens. The
group was also able to tour the Iowa Prison Industries
and see numerous apprentice working and learning in
their element.
In November 2016, then Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
toured the Anamosa State Penitentiary during National
Registered Apprenticeship Week. She was able to tour
several areas and see our registered apprenticeship
programs in action.
On June 29, 2017 an ASP Offender received a job offer
letter from Frontier Co-Op. This particular Offender
completed his Computer Operator Registered Appren-
ticeship at ASP. In addition, DOC Apprenticeship Coordinator Tim Diesburg was able
to transport him to the employer for an in person interview prior to his release.
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Anamosa Coordinator:
Amber Connolly
IOWA MEDICAL & CLASSIFICATION CENTER
June 29, 2017, The Iowa Medical and Classification Center celebrated the grad-
uation of our first Apprentice. Our graduate completed the
Refrigeration - Air Conditioning Mechanic Registered
Apprenticeship.
IMCC is currently offering Registered Apprenticeships in 8 disciplines includ-
ing: Baker, Cook, Electrician, Housekeeper, Landscape Management Techni-
cian, Plumber, Refrigeration - Air Condition Mechanic, and Welding.
We also have the ability to assist offenders that transfer from other facilities,
and already have their on-the-job training hours, to complete any other Ap-
prenticeship with IDOC Institutional Apprenticeship book sharing. IMCC has
10 registered Apprenticeship students who are currently working on their cur-
riculum.
IMCC Coordinator:
Adam Dill
Partnerships help make the program successful!
Since inception, we have had 8 people complete their apprenticeships. Of
those eight, five are still incarcerated. The three that have completed and
released are working full time jobs and in their respective fields (welding and
Cabinet Maker). There have also been several guys get released prior to being
able to finish the apprenticeship and they are also working in their respective
fields. By having the on-the-job training experience, we were able to put that
on a resume which provided new opportunities to interview.
In May 2017, North Central Correctional Facility held a graduation ceremony
in which Tim Diesburg was able to attend along with Brian Pibal (see picture)
We currently have 14 guys enrolled into various registered apprenticeship
programs, including: Electrician, Electrostatic Powder Coating, Baker, Sheet
Metal Fabrication, Cook, Cabinet Maker, Upholstery, Building Maintenance,
Plumbing, and Welding
Clarinda Correctional Facility offers two Registered Apprenticeship programs:
Welding and Metal Fabrication. These programs were implemented in May
2015.
The programs consist of extensive on the job training hours as well as educa-
tion/classroom instruction. The welding apprenticeship requires 6000 hours of
on the job training plus an additional 450 hours of related classroom educa-
tion/instruction. The fabricating apprenticeship requires 8000 hours of on the
job training plus an additional 635 hours of classroom education/instruction.
These offenders complete their on the job training hours at H&H Trailers by
Novae, which is a private sector trailer company located in Clarinda, IA. We
currently have 19 offenders participating in both of these programs; welding –
6, metal fabrication – 13.
Since July 2016, we have had 4 offenders successfully complete their appren-
ticeship program and earn their Journeyman certificate from the U.S. Depart-
ment of Labor. This will hopefully reduce the likelihood of recidivism by giving
the offender a great opportunity for future employment in the community.
NORTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
CLARINDA’S PROGRAM INVOLVES OUTSIDE RESOURCES
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Clarinda Coordinator:
Adam Maher
Rockwell Coordinator:
Brian Pibal
Completions by Program:
Cabinet Maker—10
Computer Operator—22
Electrician—5
Electrostatic Powder—1
Fabricator—6
Housekeeper—13
Landscape—1
Maintenance Repair—4
Materials Coordinator– 5
Plumber—1
Refrigeration—1
Screen printer—1
Welders –12
Cook—1
Curriculum at a
Glance
The apprentice enrolling in the
Cabinetmaker Program
has to undertake 8000 hours
of on the job training in addi-
tion to mastering these topics:
Reading Blue Prints
Making Measurements
Working with non-metals in the Plan
Using Portable Power Tools
Developing Troubleshoot-ing Skills
Introduction to Carpentry
Reading Schematics and Symbols
Hand Tools
Mathematics in the Plant
Industrial Safety and Health
Metals in the Plant
Machine Shop Turning Operations
Finishing the Building In-terior
Constructing the Building Shell
The apprentice enrolling in the
Housekeeper Program has
to undertake 2000 hours of on
the job training in addition to
mastering these topics:
Industrial Safety and Health
Cleaning Chemicals
Floor Care Equipment
Maintaining Floors
Chemical Hazards
Carpet & Upholstery Care
Restroom Care
IOWA STATE PEN—GRADUATION
ISP began its program in December of 2015 and
currently has 39 participants in nine different pro-
grams.
Recently seven of those Apprentices completed all
of their program requirements and are now consid-
ered Journeyman in their field. This group of gradu-
ates consisted of Cabinet Maker, Computer Opera-
tor, Housekeeper as well as a Cook.
Several graduates gave short speeches on what the
program meant to them. For a couple of offenders, it
meant showing their family they can accomplish more
than what they have in the past.
The program continues to grow and the recent graduation has spurred new
interest from seasoned offenders.
ISP hopes to graduate seven more Apprentice turned Journeymen before the
year’s end.
APPRENTICESHIPS—A NATIONAL LOOK
With a network of over 150,000 employers in more than 1,000 occupations,
Registered Apprenticeship has trained millions of Americans for over 75 years.
Since 2014, the United States has registered over 662,000 new apprentices.
Apprentices earn an average starting wage of $60,000 per year.
ISP Coordinator:
Rebecca Bowker
Prepared by Rebecca Bowker E.O. 1— Comments to Rebecca.bowker@iowa.gov
Quarterly Quick Facts IDOC
510 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-725-5701
https://doc.iowa.gov
Gender Prison #
Prison %
CBC #
CBC %
Male 7628 92% 22313 74%
Female 739 8% 7593 25%
Unknown 0 0% 30 1%
System Statistics
June 30, 2017
Race/Ethnicity Prison
#
Prison
%
CBC
#
CBC
%
American Indian 147 2% 321 1%
Asian 62 1% 330 1%
Black 2101 25% 4852 16%
Hispanic 571 7% 1621 5%
White 5484 65% 22712 76%
Unknown 2 0% 100 1%
Prison Statistics
Veteran Prison
#
Prison
%*
CBC
#
CBC
%*
Male 455 6% 1183 4%
Female 8 .09% 67 1%
*% of Prison and CBC populations for the quarter
Age Prison # Prison %
CBC #
CBC %
Under 18 8 1% 39 0%
18-30 3124 37% 12958 44%
31-50 3862 46% 13105 44%
50+ 1373 16% 3834 12%
Crime Type Prison
#
Prison
%
CBC
#
CBC
%
Drug 1597 19% 7992 27%
Violent 3968 47% 6385 21%
Property 1528 19% 6929 23%
Public Order 505 6% 7796 26%
Other 769 9% 834 3%
2ndQtr
FY16
3rdQtr
FY16
4thQtr
FY16
1stQtr
FY17
2ndQtr
FY17
3rdQtr
FY17
4thQtr
FY17
Population 8,205 7,997 8,206 8,342 8,375 8,266 8,367
Capacity 7,322 7,322 7,322 7,286 7,286 7,288 7,288
6,6006,8007,0007,2007,4007,6007,8008,0008,2008,4008,600
Po
pu
lati
on
Quarterly Prison Population
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
5 to 10 Years
10 to 20 Years
20 to 40 Years
More than 40 Years
Life
3
499
133
1643
2612
1870
800
715
SENTENCES BEING SERVED
236
1214
2533
3582
355 98 11 78 269
0500
1000150020002500300035004000
Education Levels of Offenders in Iowa Prisons
Average Daily Cost per Offender (FY16)
Prisons (includes $2.09
per meal cost)
Community (does not
include treatment costs)
$95.85 $75.53 Residential Facilities
$4.59 Probation/Parole
Staff/Budget
Recidivism FY2017
Return Rate to Prison: 35.4%
Recidivism Rate (Target Population): 31.5%
Iowa Department of Corrections
Operating Budget FY2018
General Fund $377,701,155
Other Revenue $24,924,522
Community Corrections Statistics
Successful, 72%
Unsuccessful, 23%
Other, 5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Successful Unsuccessful Other
Community Supervision Closure Outcomes
(Includes Field and Residential)
28,202
1,734
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
Field
Residential
Community Based Corrections Population Distribution
Prisons, 2,409
Community Based
Corrections, 1,101
Central Office,
48
Employees of the IDOC
Special Sentence
Parole, 896 Pretrial Release
w/Supervision, 1,668
Residential Facilities,
1,734
Parole, 4,062
Probation, 21,564
Other, 12
*Total of 29,936
*Target Populations are higher risk probationers and in-state parolees
Statewide Recidivism Reduction Strategy
GOAL90%
Age
Sex
Race/Ethnicity
PHASE I‐Pilot (risk, protective factors, basic trends)
Phase II‐quality improvement measures (programs, overrides, risk assessment completion)
Phase III‐ongoing measures (recommendations, feedback)
STATEWIDE
AGENCY
UNIT
STAFF (caseload)
Statewide Recidivism Reduction Dashboard
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SRR PERFORMANCE MEASURES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS (32 MONTHS)
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REENTRY WORKLOAD JOB COMPETENCIES TRAINING
8,389 IVVI/IRR audits conducted
2,000 participants for Community Connections Supporting Reentry training
119 correctional counselors participated in institutional workload study (98% participation rate)
Competency matrix developed
452 staff retrained/coached in IVVI/IRR booster
IVVI/IRR statewide- baseline proficiencies established (8 districts; 2 institutions) Proficiency goal-90%
104 NAMI trainers- Peer-to-Peer mentors/teachers in 8 institutions
4,844 offenders associated with recorded activities in institutional workload study
200+ competencies identified for five job classifications
36 staff trained as TOTs for Core Correctional Practices
IVVI/IRR override percentages reduced between 2%-16% across districts. All districts are at or below 10% override percentages.
115 offenders trained in Peer to Peer curriculum statewide
903,339 minutes (15,506 hours) for recorded activities in institutional workload study
50+ traits and skills identified for ideal corrections candidates and for promotions
937 staff statewide trained in Core Correctional Practices
Statewide IRR override rate reaches 5.1%
700+ service providers identified for the CCSR Resource Guide developed to serve as ongoing resource to help connect individuals and their families to resources in communities
31,353 number of recorded activities in institutional workload study
Correctional Officer test discontinued 286 staff trained in the DRAOR
302+ audits have conducted on the DRAOR
Home Placement Questionnaire (HPQ) checklist created and implemented statewide
491 probation/parole staff participated in CBC workload study (96% participation rate)
Dr. Gary Christensen conducted 4 site visits. Developed consensus among statewide leadership for correction systems’ priorities
All five phases completed in competency matrix
Improving Outcomes With Action (IOWA) program fidelity tool developed and piloted
Dashboard - statewide measures identified: job retention, housing stability, protective factors, Medicaid coverage, overrides, education
22,010 offenders associated with activities documented in the CBC workload study
IDOC mission revised through organizational development work
81 trained in DRAOR CQI
Statewide Recidivism Reduction Dashboard
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REENTRY WORKLOAD JOB COMPETENCIES TRAINING
170+ attended Dr. Sperber’s Continuous Quality Improvement webinar
Response matrix developed
146,776 unique activities documented during CBC workload study
Statewide policy: Management & Philosophy revised to reflect evidence-based practices
Infographic on statewide risk communication developed and disseminated
76+ staff from across the state trained to conduct QI on IVVI/IRR in their respective agencies
SOCIAL MEDIA: Established social media presence—Facebook, Twitter, website
Institutions: Survey completed by leadership and prison advisory group recommending “best 40”
Revised correctional officer job/counselor description to include core correctional practices and evidence-based practices
30+ staff comprised a statewide DRAOR implementation group and developed recommendations for DRAOR training, QI, and frequency
85+ participants: Dr. Sperber presented to Executive leadership, wardens, district directors, and leadership across the state on CQI
150+EVENT: SRR Forum with Governor’s office
9 institutions mapped the duties of a correctional counselor
30+ behavioral-based interview questions developed for the correctional officer position
100+ staff trained on quality improvement, core correctional practices, and RNR by SRR staff during ICA
193 prison programs inactivated due to inactivity and discontinuation
EVENT: SRR presented at Deputy Wardens Conference
8 CBCs mapped all probation/parole processes and workflows (over 30 maps were developed)
Screening checklist developed for the correctional officer position
Developed FAQs for DRAOR
794 CBC programs inactivated due to inactivity and discontinuation
EVENT: SRR staff presented at Homelessness Symposium
Workgroup staff developed a time study database to capture event data that can be used for future studies
10+ messaging documents and strategies developed to inform staff on organizational change
5 new DRAOR CQI documents developed for staff to utilize when conducting quality improvement assessments
9 prisons implement program screen and review process & waitlist guidelines developed
EVENT: SRR staff presented at NAACP conference & ISBA judges conference
42 advisory group members from CBC & Institutions assisted with the development of the time study
Iowa highlighted in four national publications for SRR work
30+ staff from across the state advising on APPA TOT training curriculum from both institutions and CBCs
Gap analysis completed for prisons Response matrix developed 3 webinars conducted
on time study 220+ staff involved in SRR activities & tasks
DRAOR cheat sheets and coaching tools developed
Statewide Recidivism Reduction Dashboard
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QUALITY IMPROVEMENT REENTRY WORKLOAD JOB COMPETENCIES TRAINING
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Education levels
Medicaid participation
Vocational education
Apprenticeship programming
Visiting
Average time on supervision
Critical Incidents
Educational Programs
Unemployment rates
Housing stability
Override rates
Revocations
Parole processing time
Phases of Implementation
The dashboard development will be broken
down into several phases. Phase I will include
criminogenic and protective factors related to
recidivism. Phase II will include other measures
that will focus on quality improvement. Phase III
will include measures from ongoing state wide
recommendations.
May 10, 2017
What level of
information will I see?
Client
Caseload
Unit
Agency
Statewide
Purpose of the Dashboard Data driven decisions are a top priority for the Iowa Department of
Corrections (IDOC). Resources will continue to be effectively utilized
and allocated based on data. The department recognizes the
importance of data in daily decisions which includes: staffing,
programming, security, and supervision strategies. The dashboard
affords IDOC the opportunity to set baselines and benchmarks to
increase performance.
What are we Measuring?
Iowa Department of Corrections 2017
ICON Dashboard
Meth
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408 Denning Street Box 10 Houghton, Iowa 52631 Phone (319) 469-7320 Fax (319) 469-7310 midwestplan@iowatelecom.net
MCC-CM.com
Iowa Department of Corrections September 22, 2017
Attn: Jerry Bartruff - Director
510 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Re: Henry County Law Enforcement Center - Project Description
Dear Jerry,
The Henry County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff have expressed interest in
using a portion of the State property for their new Henry County Law Enforcement
facility. At the meeting held with the Sheriff, Greg Moeller, Henry County Supervisor,
Kristi Ray, Mount Pleasant Chamber, DAS and other DOC officials, it was requested that
the County provide a description of the land use and facility be submitted for
consideration. I have attached a 11 X 17 aerial of the parcel of property and property
development being considered for your reference. Midwest Construction Consultants has
been hired as the Agency type Construction Manager / Owner's Representative for the
project and has developed the following project description on their behalf.
The land being considered is on the northwest side of the DOC property along
Grand Avenue south of Cox Chiropractic and comprises approximately 6.2 acres.
The Sheriff, Henry County Supervisor, Greg Moeller and MCC met with Barb
Wheeler and Dave Smith, POM of the DOC. Dave confirmed that there are not any
current DOC utilities on this site. The intent would be to bring in separate utilities for the
new facility. Currently the public has been driving and walking through this road which
causes concern for distribution of contraband and public safety. It was proposed to
provide access points to limit public access but allow the DOC and Sheriff's Department
access to the road. This would allow the DOC to work or complete perimeter searches in
this area and the Sheriff and deputies to exit to the north to Washington Street in the case
of an emergency or main entrance blockage. A new entrance would be created to the
west to Grand Avenue for public and staff to enter and exit the facility.
We are proposing to have a storm water easement on the north side of the road to
allow for drainage from the DOC land and proposed County property. The plan indicates
a proposed storm water detention area required by the City that will be constructed as
part of the project. The storm water easement would remain natural at this time and it
would be the intent to locate the storm water detention basin so the existing trees would
not be disturbed.
We have placed a building of similar size on the attached plan. The building will
be in the range of 23,000 SF and the direction could vary from north / south to east /
west. There will probably be a new metal building on the site to be used as a project
office and storage. The placement of the building will be laid out to avoid or minimize
any tree removal. The main facility will be used for Sheriff's administrative, jail and jail
support. The structure will be mainly architectural precast, steel and block construction.
The jail would include approximately 50 beds with expansion capabilities within the
existing structure on the upper level to approximately 86 beds.
iiddwweesstt CCoonnssttrruuccttiioonn CCoonnssuullttaannttss
408 Denning Street Box 10 Houghton, Iowa 52631 Phone (319) 469-7320 Fax (319) 469-7310 midwestplan@iowatelecom.net
MCC-CM.com
We feel the new County facility will be a perfect use and fit for the property. It
would benefit both the DOC and County for possible shared services, limiting public
accessibility around the site and response in the case of an event at the prison. If
approval is granted we will work with you to complete a formal boundary survey.
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
Sincerely,
John Hansen
CC: Shelly Barber - Henry County Auditor
Henry County Board of Supervisors
Rich McNamee - Henry County Sheriff
Darin Stater - Henry County Attorney
Dave Smith - POM - DOC
Jay Nelson - Warden DOC
Attachments: Preliminary Plan
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