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Links to Crime Prevention Information
The following list of links has been compiled as reference material in relation to crime prevention. Points of view or opinion presented on these sites are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The registry, while providing the list of links has not placed its endorsement on these materials.

• Iowa Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment Resource
  This site is intended to arm parents, professionals and community members with the knowledge and tools they need to protect and support Iowa's children. It is managed by Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.
• Child Welfare League of America
  The oldest and largest national nonprofit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect America's children and strengthen America's families.
• National Crime Prevention Council
  For three generations, McGruff the Crime Dog® has kept American’s safe through resources, award-winning public education campaigns, and community level work.
• Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
  Resources for issues related to missing persons, abuse and exploitation.
• National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women
  An Online Resource Library on Domestic & Sexual Violence. VAWnet.org is a source of information and resources for anti-violence advocates, human service professionals, educators, faith leaders, and others interested in ending domestic and sexual violence.
• Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
  IowaCASA is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to unite people and organizations to promote a society free from sexual violence and to meet the diverse needs of survivors of sexual assault.
• KidSmartz
  KidSmartz is a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors.
• Parents for Megan's Law and Crime Victims Center
  Online resources for the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse and rape.
• Stop it Now! Prevention Tools
  Stop It Now! is an organization committed to preventing the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families, and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed.

Links to On-Line Safety Information
The following list of links has been compiled as reference material in relation to online safety. Points of view or opinions presented on these sites are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The registry, while providing the list of links has not placed its endorsement on these materials.

• Enough is Enough
  Enough is Enough is a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to making the Internet safe for children.
• Net Smartz
  Internet Safety Site sponsored by Compaq Computer Corporation, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
• Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
  Internet resources to help prevent internet crimes against children through education and continued conversation.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
  NCMEC is a private, non-profit corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC provides resources to families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public.
• Thorn (Grooming and Sextortion)
  Information on grooming and sextortion.
• FBI Safe Online Surfing
  The goal of FBI-SOS is to promote cyber safety, digital citizenship, and to help students learn about online safety while engaging in fun, interactive games.

Informational
The following list of links has been compiled as reference material. Points of view or opinions presented on these sites are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The registry, while providing the list of links has not placed its endorsement on these materials.

• Iowa Courts Online
  Search for case information in the court records for the state of Iowa.
• Iowa Department of Corrections - Offender Search
  Iowa Department of Corrections link to search for offenders.
• Federal Inmate Locator
  Search for federal a inmate in the Federal Bureau of Prisons system.
• Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
  NSOPW is a U.S. government Website that links public state, territorial, and tribal sex offender registries from one national search site. The site also provides information about sexual abuse how to protect from potential victimization.
• Office of Justice Programs
  The Office of Justice Programs is the largest grantmaking component of the Department of Justice and houses the Department’s criminal and juvenile justice-related science, statistics, and programmatic agencies.
• SMART Office
  The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking provides guidance and technical assistance to states, territories, Indian tribes, local governments and to public and private organizations.
• Raven
  As the first and only 501(c)4 group focused on ending child exploitation in the US, Raven works with lawmakers, advocates, agencies, and organizations who are willing to challenge the status quo and fight to protect our most vulnerable citizens.

Victim Resources
The following list of links has been compiled as reference material in relation to victim resources. Points of view or opinions presented on these sites are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. The registry, while providing the list of links has not placed its endorsement on these materials.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation - Victim Services
  The Victim Services Division (VSD) informs, supports, and assists victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.
• IowaVINE
  VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a service through which victims of crime can search for information regarding their offender's custody status and can receive telephone and e-mail notification when offender's custody status changes.
• Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Division
  The Attorney General's Crime Victim Assistance Division (CVAD) provides services and assistance to victims of violent crimes.
• Iowa Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers
  The Iowa Chapter of Childrens Advocacy Centers (ICCAC) is an organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive response to child abuse in the state of Iowa.
• National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC)
  NCAC revolutionized the United States response to child sexual abuse. Since its creation in 1985, 1,000+ Childrens Advocacy Centers (CACs) are now operating in the United States and in 41 countries throughout the world.
• Iowa Victim Service Call Center
  Trained advocates are available to take your calls 24/7 at 1.800.770.1650 or text IOWAHELP to 20121.