OK VINE Overview
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a 24-hour, confidential, computer-assisted service that offers peace of mind to victims of crime by providing access to timely and reliable offender information. Victims and survivors may call a toll-free number, visit www.vinelink.com, or use the VINELink mobile app to anonymously check on an offender's custody status. VINE users can also register to receive automated notifications about changes in custody status via their choice of delivery method: in-app, phone, email, text, or TTY (hearing impaired) service. VINE is:
- Completely confidential
- Available in 47 states
- Accessible by mobile device, desktop computer, and phone
- Supported by trained victim service representatives available 24/7/365
- Able to distribute notifications by text, in-app, phone, email, and TTY
- Available via live operator support in 240+ languages
Since its humble beginnings in 1994, VINE has delivered more than 800million notifications, providing timely information and peace of mind tovictims and survivors all over the United States.
To register, call 1-877-654-8463 or go to www.vinelink.com.
For more information regarding OK VINE or OK-VINE Training, call (405) 521-3921.
Key Features for Victims and Survivors
VINE leverages technology improvements to expand access to services for victims of crime. Some benefits include:
- I Need Guidance — Find service providers using an intuitive, self-guided workflow.
- Saved Service Providers — Save preferred service providers to a VINE account.
- Watch List — Bookmark offenders to a personalized Watch List.
- Interactive Voice Response — Search for offenders using advanced voice and keypad technology.
Over 20 million victims of crime and concerned citizens use VINE to stay safe and informed. Annually, VINE users:
• Complete 2.4M+ registrations
• Receive 21M+ notifications
• Conduct 35M+ offender searches
VINE Protective Order Overview
VINE Protective Order is part of a broad platform with unique information and notification services that keeps petitioners and family members informed throughout the lifecycle of a protective order.
VINE Protective Order improves efficiency for criminal justice professionals by helping them keep track of multiple petitioners/respondents through a single system.
- Sheriffs and law enforcement agencies are tasked with both serving the order and enforcing the protections.
- Court and legal personnel, along with victim advocates, are responsible for communicating with petitioners to ensure they stay updated. VINE Protective Order allows staff to search and register for notifications and manage access across VINE products.
VINE Protective Order Benefits & Features
- Comprehensive Search — Access any time to provide quick and reliable information on protective order status.
- Broad Range of Information — Get the latest accurate information, including type of order, order status, hearing date, time, and location (based on information provided directly from the agency).
- Easy Registration Management — Register multiple phone numbers and email addresses conveniently and confidentially to receive updates on protective order status.
- Application Help/Support — Callers who need help searching for a protective order and registering for notifications can receive toll-free live phone support 24/7/365.
- Expertise — 30 years of experience delivering safety enhancing technology solutions for crime survivors.
Centralized
Part of a solution of automated notification and search products that keeps stakeholders informed from arrest to sentencing to release.
Automated
Receive near real-time automated notifications via email, text message (SMS), phone, or in-app.
Informative
Accurate and timely details beyond initial order service, supporting legal requirements to help keep petitioners informed in the protective order process.
Mobile App
On-the-go version of VINE that lets users access vital protective order status and information right from their mobile device.
Resources for Crime Survivors
| Agency | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Attorney General Victim Advocacy and Services Unit |
1-405-521-3921 | www.oklahoma.gov/oag/vasu |
| Oklahoma Safeline | 1-800-522-7233 | |
| Oklahoma Pardon and Parole | 1-405-521-6600 | www.oklahoma.gov/ppb |
| Oklahoma Victims Compensation Program | 1-405-264-5006 1-800-745-6098 |
www.okvictimscomp.com |
| Oklahoma Statewide Abuse Hotline | 1-800-522-3511 | www.OKHotline.org |
| Native Alliance Against Violence | 1-405-217-0212 | www.oknaav.org |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving - OK | 1-405-748-3122 1-877-623-3434 |
www.madd.org/oklahoma |
| La Luz Org OKC | 1-405-812-0762 | info@laluzokc.org |
| Latino Community Development Agency OKC | 1-405-236-0701 | |
| Oklahoma Department of Corrections Victim Services | 1-405-425-2607 | www.oklahoma.gov/doc/victim-services |
