Victim Assistance
The Polk County Attorney’s Office sends a victim packet to all victims to be returned
with the amount of losses due to injury to property damage where a suspect has been
identified and charged with the crime. If the defendant is found guilty or pleads
guilty to the offense, the Court will order the defendant to pay restitution to
the victim.
For more information, please contact the Polk County Attorney’s Office, Restorative
Justice Center, 206 Sixth Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, or call (515) 286-3057.
Crime Victim Compensation Program
The Crime Victim Compensation Program provides financial resources for victims of
crime or dependants of victims who died as a result of a crime. It helps victims
with their out-of-pocket costs from crime-related injuries. This program does not
require that the suspect be identified and arrested, only that you cooperate in
every way possible with the Criminal Justice System toward the apprehension. For
help, complete the form located on the Iowa Attorney General Crime Victim Compensation
Program website or call (515) 281-5044.
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services is a division of the Polk County Department
of Community and Family Services that provides assistance to victims in Polk County
in the following areas:
- Rape/Sexual Assault Care Program
- Intra-Family Sexual Abuse Program
- Violent Crime Program
- Volunteer Program
- Support Groups
- Community Educator
- Lending Library
- Victim Impact Panels
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
525 SW 5th St, Suite H
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone - Office: (515) 286-3600
Phone - Emergency: (515) 286-3535