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CHOICE Module
Fully customizable, victim-centric, notification and case management solution
Law enforcement agencies need a secure, convenient method of collecting, managing, and updating victim and offender information. At the same time, victims' rights — including access to offender information and the right to be heard — are paramount to the criminal justice process. Now there's CHOICE, a secure, Web-based application that helps multiple audiences to access and manage information related to criminal cases.
features
Web Portal
Fully customizable Web portal for individual jurisdictions, so that users see exactly what they need to see
Multiple Data Types
Manages multiple types of offender data, including juvenile, probation, parole, work release, and sex offender
Flexible
Can be deployed as a stand-alone system or built into an existing VINE or SAVIN system
Secure Access
Access for victims and administrators is password-protected and available through a secure network connection
User Groups
Ability to create multiple groups of users with varying permissions and views
Public Access
Options for open, public access to offender information only
Benefits for Victims and Survivors:
- Voluntary enrollment and submission of personal information
- Numerous notification options, including phone, email, letter, SMS, TTY or the CHOICE Message Center
- Ability to opt in/out for certain types of notification
- Submit and store victim impact statements online
- Convenient access to resources and referrals
- Self-management of information and notifications empowers victims and survivors
Benefits for Advocates and Others
- Provides a streamlined, convenient repository of information, helping staff to better serve victims
- User 'Dashboard' assists with management of multiple cases
- Generates usage and statistic reports
- Reduces the manual/paper process of collecting victim impact statements and offender apology letters
- Group access allows for communication among advocates, judges, court personnel and jail staff
Offender Details
A simple search for an offender provides victims and victim advocates customized information related to an offender. The Offender Details Page is comprised of various modules that can host various types of information related to a specific offender. Custom modules can be developed depending on the needs within a particular agency. The default modules available for Offender Details Page are:
- Basic Details
- Custody Status
- Offender Location
- Associated Documents
- Associated Registrations
- Victim Impact Statements
- Registered Sex Offender Status
- Contact Information
The Main Display
The CHOICE Dashboard is comprised of modules that contain the ability to search for offenders, victims or both, based on the users' permissions.
It is also home to a user's recent journal notes, recent notifications, Broadcast viewer, CHOICE Manager, and search functionality.
Resources
CHOICE Fact Sheet
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