VINE

Empowered by information

VINE is the nation's most reliable and confidential source for updated custody status and criminal case information. Register and stay informed.

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What is VINE?

VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.

Register to receive automated notifications via email, text, or phone call, or check custody status information online at any time.

Available in 48 states and covering 2,900 incarceration facilities, VINE is a lifesaving service that offers peace of mind to millions of people every day.

Note: This video includes descriptions of crime and assault.

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RELIABLE, CONFIDENTIAL NOTIFICATIONS

Why register?

Proactively plan for your safety through notifications of custody status and criminal case information—delivered to you in real time.

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REACH VINE

Ways to access

VINE

VINELink.com is the online portal for VINE. VINE can be accessed anytime to provide the most reliable information for custody status changes and criminal case information.

Toll-Free Number

Toll-free phone support from the Appriss Customer First Center is available 24/7/365 for callers who need help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in their area. Over 200 languages are available via live operator support.

1-866-277-7477

RESOURCES

Service Providers

Use VINE’s Service Provider Directory to connect with state-approved local and national service providers. The providers in the directory can help in a variety of ways including basic needs, legal assistance, counseling, and healthcare.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Basic Needs

Service providers can help with access to food, shelter, clothing, and other resources in a safe environment.

Financial

Local and national providers offer expertise and insight to help with financial assistance and victim compensation.

Counseling

Counselors and advocates provide support and resources to help navigate challenges and develop strategies for healing and empowerment.

Legal

Service providers offer legal assistance or guidance navigating the criminal justice system.

Healthcare

Healthcare providers offer medical evaluation and treatment informed by each person’s needs.

Children's Needs

Local and national providers offer guidance, support, and resources specifically for children.

Basic Needs

Service providers can help with access to food, shelter, clothing, and other resources in a safe environment.

Financial

Local and national providers offer expertise and insight to help with financial assistance and victim compensation.

Counseling

Counselors and advocates provide support and resources to help navigate challenges and develop strategies for healing and empowerment.

Legal

Service providers offer legal assistance or guidance navigating the criminal justice system.

Healthcare

Healthcare providers offer medical evaluation and treatment informed by each person’s needs.

Children's Needs

Local and national providers offer guidance, support, and resources specifically for children.

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Survivor
Uses VINE for her own safety plan
Vermont
VINE STORY
“VINE allows me to just…be.”
VINE gives me the ability to let my guard down when I know he is in custody.
Anna Nasset is an emerging international speaker and survivor of stalking and sexual assault. She provides training and awareness to universities, victim service organizations and different groups.
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Legal Professional
Advocate and firm believer in VINE
Texas
VINE STORY
“I tell anyone who works with victims in any way: 'You need to know about VINE.' ”
After 25 years, VINE turned my feelings of helplessness into feelings of empowerment.
Chief Justice (ret.) Richard Barajas and former Executive Director of NOVA tells a powerful story of his brother’s murder, and how VINE gave his family a much-needed sense of peace and security.
Photo of a VINELink user.
VINE User
Uses VINE to get offender updates
California
VINE STORY
“Satisfied that I will be notified and empowered because knowledge is power.”
I clicked the VINE button on the county jail site and it took me right to what I needed.
I received all the information I needed and then registered for notifications. It took less than 30 seconds and I was done. I also had enough time to respond to your survey and provide feedback.
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