Nevada Department of Corrections Victim Services Unit Pre-Service Training

Course Objectives  Identify at least 5 types of victim notifications  Identify at least 3 types of hearings attended with victims  Identify at least 2 types of specialty services offered to victims

Applicable Statute NRS Notification of victim of escape or release of offender provides: Upon written request by the victim, DOC will notify them if the offender: A)Escapes B)Released into the community; and C)Is temporarily released into the community. All victim information is confidential.

Notifications  Sentence structure & location of offender;  Escape & recapture of offender;  Discharge of sentence;  Application for residential confinement programs;  Execution;  Death of offender;  International transfers; and  Interstate compact transfers.

Hearings  Parole Board;  Pardons Board; and  Executions.

Additional Services for Victims  Photographs of offenders upon release  Protection / Restraining Orders  Confidential Address Program [CAP]

VINE  What is VINE?  How did DOC get it?  Who does VINE help? 

Summary  Statute  Notifications  Hearings  Additional Services  VINE Helping Victims Through Teamwork

Questions I f you have questions or concerns in the future, contact: Traci Dory, Victim Services Officer [in-state toll free] [fax]