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Iowa State Training School for Boys is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
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The Iowa State Training School for Boys is within the jurisdiction of the Iowa Department of Juvenile Justice located at 3211 Edgington Ave, Eldora, IA.
The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Iowa Department of Education through local school districts.
A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure state detention is approximately 60 days.
The primary purpose of the State Training School at Eldora is to provide a continuum of supervision and rehabilitation programs, which meet the needs of males adjudicated delinquent, in a manner consistent with public safety. These services and programs individualize treatment and control the offender for his own benefit and the protection of society. The facility provides a range of services that are geared toward:
Who is eligible to receive services:
Males 12 to 18 years old that have been adjudicated delinquent and who meet one of the following criteria:
3 out of 4 of the following:
Structure of the organization:
The facility is operated by the Iowa Department of Human Services, under the directorship of Jerry R. Foxhoven and under the leadership of Richard Shults, Administrator, Division of Mental Health and Disability Services. The facility's superintendent is Mark Day.
Clinical Program
The State Training School offers a holistic social, behavioral, psychiatric, academic and vocational program that utilizes counseling, treatment and consequences paired with praise and opportunity. Youth encounter fair and consistent rules which demonstrate respect for others, and, ultimately self-respect. Opportunity in the form of educational, vocational, social and recreational programs offers students the chance to find stability in their lives and security in their future. Transitional services are provided by Training School staff as well as contract staff in an effort to maximize each student’s chances for success upon return home. Special programs which are available in addition to individual and group counseling are:
Educational Program
A comprehensive educational program is available for students, of whom the majority have significant learning and/or behavior problems and have need of special education services. Educational programs include:
People served:
The facility is located in Eldora and serves youth for all 99 Iowa counties.
Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Iowa do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
Visitation at this state juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 641-858-5402. The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.
