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.

1. 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

2. 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.)

2a. If yes, what was your reason for choosing not to receive notification from the Victim Notification System?

  Please print your answer below.
  I do not recall the reason given.

3. 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.)

3a. If yes, what was the reason given? [Check (√) one that applies.]

  Please print your answer below.
  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 satisfied.
  I was dissatisfied. (Please print your explanation below.)

4. Do you have any additional comments about the Victim Notification System?

   [Please print your comments 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.