Useful Links
The Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office helps victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses caused when people are physically injured, emotionally harmed or killed by violent criminal acts. Applications are available at:
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Apply-for-Victims-Compensation
The VINElink system is an information and notification resource that provides users the ability to search for information about an offender’s custody status and register to receive notification when a change in status occurs. More information can be obtained at:
https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=36001
The Office of Victim Services in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections has a victim notification program for victims who would like to register for notification regarding an Ohio inmate. You can register for notification at:
https://drc.ohio.gov/Portals/0/DRC3193%20Victim%20Notification%20%282019%29.pdf
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections website displays data on offenders currently incarcerated in an Ohio prison or those offenders who are currently under Department supervision. You can do an offender search at: https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch