Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (VINE) is a free automated service that provides crime victims continuous access to vital offender information over the telephone or online. VINE is currently being implemented throughout Virginia and will provide more enhanced victim information and notification services. This service will provide information on offenders in the Virginia county jails and DOC facilities to victims, law enforcement and the public.
VINE is a great benefit to victims, but only if they are informed. You can help! By attending this brief workshop, you will learn the VINE process and its benefits to victims, advocates, service providers and law enforcement. You will walk through the steps in locating offender information, and registering for and receiving notification. You will also learn how you can help spread the word about VINE in your community.
This training is FREE and covers information vital to victims of crime. Victim advocates, service providers and law enforcement professionals are encouraged to attend. VCPI staff will be on hand with free printed materials (English and Spanish) that you can take to distribute throughout your community.
"Details and specifics on how exactly VINE operates and works and what the options are."
"Empowering."
"The information and how useful this is to law enforcement."
For additional information, please contact Patricia Conwell, VCPI VINE Program Coordinator, at 804-644-0899 or pconwell@vcpionline.org.
Check the Training Calendar for course availability and location information.
