Department of Correction
Derrick D. Schofield, Commissioner

Victim Registration

If you are a victim or family member of a victim. and you would like to register for notification regarding a Tennessee inmate, please complete the Victim/Member Party Notification form.

In accordance with Tennessee law, the Department of Correction will not release any identifying information on registered victims of crime, their family members and interested members of the public.

What services are available for Victims of Crime?

Crisis intervention and advocacy throughout the corrections process, assisting victims with concerns related to inmates under our jurisdiction.

Victim Speakers Bureau - If you or a loved one are a victim of crime and would like to share your story, please contact Victim Services Division, at (615) 741-1000, ext. 8145.

Community education about policies and procedures of TDOC.

Referrals to other state and community services.

Resources for Victims of Crime:

- Planning to Attend a Parole Hearing?

- Victim Services Brochure (pdf format)(127 kb)

- Victim Notification Form

- Victim Rights

- Victim Feedback

- State Victim Service Organizations

- District Attorneys General

- You Have The Power

- National Victim Service Organizations

- Federal Bureau of Prisons Victim Services

- Links to other state DOC services

- Resilience

- Frequently Asked Questions

Mission of Victim Services:

The Victim Services Division of Rehabilitative Services works through applicable laws within the Department of Correction to build mutual understanding and open communication among department employees, victims, their families, and community victim advocates. Victim Services provides information and support to victim families as needed. Victim Services also promotes public safety by incorporating researched based programs to help reduce the risk of repeat criminal behavior.