Partners for Inclusive Communities is pleased to offer the following training:
Empowering Victims: An Introduction to VINELink
Date: March 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Central Time
Location: Zoom
Registration: Online registration form
Presenter: Kristian Lanes, Arkansas Crime Information Center
Description: This informative session is designed to equip victim advocates with a thorough understanding of VINELink, a powerful tool in victim notification services. VINELink, short for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, is a vital resource that provides real-time information to victims about the custody status of offenders. The presenter will provide a hands-on demonstration of several important features. Participants will not only have a comprehensive understanding of VINELink but also feel empowered to use this valuable tool to enhance the safety of those they serve.
About the presenter: In 2004, Kristian began working with Arkansas Crime Information Center, starting as an Administrative Specialist in Criminal History Division. Kristian’s job duties included entering fingerprint cards, dispositions, sentencing orders and more. She then began encountering the public, assisting with their criminal history and additional information as needed. She later started training new employees and teaching criminal history in various departments in Arkansas. In 2018, Kristian received a promotion to the Operation Division as Vine/Justice Intelligence Coordinator. This promotion led to Kristian becoming more involved with creating relationships with criminal justice agencies and the public. She assists individuals with VINE information. She coordinates and teaches about available information for Justice Exchange. Kristian’s position is also half of the ACIC’s training staff that assist law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Helping individuals inside and outside of the agency has become her passion.
Speech to text (Typewell) will be provided, but if you need additional accommodations to participate in these trainings, please email kiahh@uark.edu.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kiah Hall (kiahh@uark.edu) or Melanie Thornton (mthornt@uark.edu).