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SURVEYS



 

VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday)

  • SAVIN or VINE is the “Victim Information Notification Everyday” program that is designed to allow victims, witnesses, or other parties to receive notification of offenders release or movement from jail if arrested as well as notification for DOC in regards to parole, release, movement to an honor farm, death, etc.  

    Victims can register to have the notifications sent to a telephone (cells, home, work, etc. and as many numbers as they want to use) as well as email notification. www.vinelink.com

 

The Victim Services Department informs all crime victims of their rights and available services. Victim Witness provides comprehensive services to educate, empower, and advocate for crime victims.

Available Services

  • Crisis Intervention and Follow Up Contact: We provide support and reassurance to assist with the emotional trauma of a crime.
  • Emergency Assistance: We meet a victim’s immediate needs by providing food, clothing, and shelter.
  • Security Repairs: We replace locks, windows and other necessities to prevent immediate reburglarization of a victim’s home.
  • Criminal Justice System Information and Support: We explain the criminal justice system, provide case information, explain victim rights, and accompany victims to court.
  • Impact Statements: We assure that the Court receives input as to the impact the crime has had upon the victim.
  • Restitution: We assist in obtaining court ordered restitution from convicted offenders.
  • Referral Counseling: We guide victims to other appropriate community resources for assistance.
  • Advocacy: We act on the victim’s behalf to secure their rights in the Criminal Justice System.
  • Crime Victim Compensation: We assist with application forms to receive compensation from Wyoming Crime Victim Compensation Commission.
  • Other Forms of Compensation: We assist in securing insurance benefits, witness fees, etc.
  • Other Assistance and Services as Needed: We provide child-care, transportation, employer intervention, creditor intervention, etc.

The Teton County Victim Services Program is funded by contributions from the Town of Jackson , Teton County , Victims of Crime Act administered by the Department of Justice, and surcharge funds collected through the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office Division of Victim Services. Local contributions or donations are used to provide emergency assistance to victims of violent crime.

How to Contact Us

 
Office Location:
185 South Willow Street (corner of Simpson and Willow , upstairs from the Learning Center )
 
Phone:
307-732-8482
 
Fax:
307-734-1087
 
Email:

On Call Advocate available 24 hrs/day: Teton County Law Enforcement, 307-733-2331