VINE California: Strengthening Safety, Empowering Victims
VINE is a vital resource for California communities, providing free and confidential notification services to victims of crime whose offenders are incarcerated. VINE will soon achieve 100% coverage across the state, and is committed to partnering with law enforcement agencies, victim advocacy groups, and government organizations at the county level to help enhance public safety, empower victims, and foster a stronger, more informed community.
Why VINE Matters for California
- Enhance Victim Safety: Empower survivors to make informed decisions about their safety with real-time notifications about an offender's release, transfer, or escape.
- Streamline Operations: Automate notification processes, saving law enforcement valuable time and resources.
- Greater Transparency: Promote a more open and accessible judicial system, fostering trust and confidence in the legal process.
- Foster Collaboration: Build stronger partnerships between law enforcement, victim advocates, and community organizations to better support survivors.
Proven Success
In 2023, VINE California helped to:
- Register over 167,000 users
- Send nearly 400,000 notifications to survivors
- Answer over 16,000 calls with sensitivity-trained customer support available 24/7/365
VINE Courts
California is expanding through a pilot project to include VINE Court notifications which will help provide automated court case notifications to victims, concerned citizens, and criminal justice agencies. Users are able to search for court cases and receive updates on case events, including hearings, continuances, and sentencing. With VINE Courts, users have 24/7 access to timely and reliable information about court cases, which helps to promote safety and peace of mind.