Valuable Resources Available on the Internet Victim Notification Everday (VINES) Since 1994, Appriss has provided innovative technology solutions that help hundreds of local, state, and Federal government agencies serve and protect their citizens. Through products like VINE® and JusticeXchange™, Appriss is helping to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of government agencies across the country. 1-877-TX4-VINE, Toll-Free (1-877-894-8463) National Domestic Violence Hotline Until the violence stops, the hotline will continue to answer…One Call at a Time. Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. DPS Identity Theft WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE BECOME A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT NOTIFY THE POLICE: Contact your local police department to file a criminal report. Document the names and phone numbers of everyone you speak to regarding the incident. List exactly what has happened, such as bad checks, credit card abuse, … Consumer Identity Theft This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you Deter, Detect, and Defend against identity theft. While there are no guarantees about avoiding identity theft, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk and minimize the damage if a problem occurs Harris County Home Page This page contains links to various Harris County offices, department & services.  If you are having trouble finding the information you are looking for, try the search feature at the top of the Harris County Home page page or visit our Harris County Departments, Elected Officials page or the Courts page. Please let us know how we can improve our website. Texas at your fingertips (Texas On-line) The State of Texas web site is intended to serve as the official compilation of Texas government electronic resources, both at the state and local levels, and as an index of Texas governmental or taxing authority web sites and services. The site is organized by subject to provide a collection of links and portals designed to allow citizens, visitors, businesses, state government, and others to quickly and efficiently locate appropriate resources. Offense Query (JIMS) The Subscriber Access Criminal system is available to subscribers who have a current contract with Harris County.  For information about becoming a subscriber, contact the District Clerk via e-mail at DCSA@dco.co.harris.tx.us. Government agencies that have questions about JIMS should contact info@jims.hctx.net.    Click Here to View Manuals Sex Offender Database (DPS) Pursuant to Chapter 62, (Art 62.045 and Art 62.0451) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the Crime Records Service of the Texas Department of Public Safety is furnishing additional public notice for certain sex offenders. This notification supplements the Department's Sex Offender Registration web site and is separate from any local law enforcement notification activity, such as web sites, newspaper publication, public meetings, etc... Texas Judiciary Online The Texas court system consists of a Supreme Court, which is the highest state appellate court for civil matters, including juvenile delinquency, which the law considers to be a civil matter and not criminal; a Court of Criminal Appeals, which is the highest state appellate court for criminal matters; 14 Courts of Appeals, which have intermediate appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases; and four levels of trial courts. Office Against Violence Against Women(OFAW) Since its inception in 1995, the Violence Against Women Office, now the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has handled the Department’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against women, coordinated Departmental efforts, provided national and international leadership, received international visitors interested in learning about the federal government’s role in addressing violence against women, and responded to requests for information regarding violence against women. Texas Attorney General Crime Victim’s Assistance Information, assistance and referrals for victims of crime - Apply for Crime Victim’s Compensation (money to help with expenses related to being a victim of crime). United Way Helpline Community resources and referrals – Includes referrals for all types of needs including counseling, child or elder care, mental health, food, shelter, and much more. Crisis Hotline of Houston 24 hour telephone and web-based help – Includes counseling, suicide prevention and intervention and information and referral. Report Child, Elder or Disabled Adult Abuse Report child, elder or disabled person abuse. You can report suspicions of abuse/neglect of children or abuse/neglect/exploitation of persons 65 years or older and adults with disabilities. The Texas Family Code 261.101 requires professionals to make a report within 48 hours of first suspecting abuse, neglect or exploitation (for licensing only) of children. The Human Resources code Chapter 48 (48.051) requires a person having cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in the state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to report the information required immediately.
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