Victim & Survivor Notifications for Maine
A Proven Solution for Victim Notification and Community Engagement
VINE empowers victims of crime and their families with information and peace of mind. It’s a vital resource for communities across the United States, providing free and confidential notification services to victims of crime whose offenders are incarcerated. VINE 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
- 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 national coverage helped crime survivors and community members to:
- Conduct over 144 million searches, almost 400,000 searches per day
- Receive nearly 22 million notifications
- Feel peace of mind, knowing VINE provides full to partial coverage in 46 states
- Answered nearly 200,000 calls from sensitivity-trained customer representatives available 24/7/365, most within 90 seconds and with a best in class 99% satisfaction rate