The DOC Victim Services Program provides consultative support and direct services to crime victim-survivors when the offender in their case is incarcerated and/or being supervised in the community by the DOC. In alignment with the DOC’s Mission to address the needs of crime victims, the Victim Services Program maintains a dedicated staff of Victim Services Specialists (VSS) whose primary focus is to provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to individuals who have been most impacted by crime.
For more information, or to contact a member of the Victim Services Program:
Address: Corrections Victim Services Program
280 State Drive
NOB 2 South
Waterbury, VT 05671-2000
Phone: 1-888-810-1847
Email: ahs.docvictimservices@vermont.gov
Victim Notification
Vermont Automated Notification Service (VANS)
VANS is a free service made available by the Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) that provides custody status information for offenders that are currently detained, incarcerated or being supervised in the community by the DOC. Offender custody status information is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
To search for an offender or register to receive automated notifications please visit www.vinelink.com, or call, toll free: 866-976-8267 (VANS). Customer First Representatives are available to assist you.
For more information about VANS, please contact the Vermont Department of Corrections Victim Services Program:
Email: ahs.docvictimservices@vermont.gov
Phone: (888) 810-1847
