The U.S. Department of Justice developed the Victim Notification System (VNS) to provide important information to victims. Our records indicate that you are or were a victim of a federal crime (or an alternate contact for a victim), but that you are currently not receiving notifications from the VNS. Please take a moment to answer the questions that apply to your situation.
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Did you receive an Initial Notification Letter from a federal agency informing you about the Victim Notification System that included your registrant identification number and pin number?
[Check (√) one that applies.]
Yes
No
Do not recall -
Did you choose not to receive notification from the Victim Notification System?
[Check (√) one that applies.]
Yes
No (Go to question #3a.)
Do not recall (Go to Question #3a.) If it was not your choice to stop receiving notification, were you informed by a federal agency that you would no longer receive notification? [Check (√) one that applies.]
Yes
No (Go to question #4.)Do you have any additional comments about the Victim Notification System?
[Please print your comments below.]
2a. If yes, what was your reason for choosing not to receive notification from the Victim Notification System?
I do not recall the reason given.
3a. If yes, what was the reason given? [Check (√) one that applies.]
I do not recall the reason given. (Go to question #4.)
3b. Was the reason given by the federal government agency to your satisfaction?
I was dissatisfied. (Please print your explanation below.)
Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help our review of the Victim Notification System.