Episode 3: The Department of Public Safety (PSD), Restitution and Victim Services

The Department of Public Safety (PSD), Restitution and Victim Services (RAVS) office provides information, support, and referral assistance to crime victims and the general public. RAVS is also responsible for processing court-ordered restitution deductions from inmates while they are incarcerated. RAVS works closely with the correctional facilities to ensure that restitution is sent timely to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission (CVCC) for payment to victims. The services they provide include, answering questions about the criminal justice process, assisting with inquiries related to court-ordered restitution, assisting with registering to receive automated notification through the Hawaiʻi Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (HI-SAVIN), referrals to community services and resources including crime victim compensation, and finally to advocate on behalf of victims who are being harassed by or receiving unwanted contacts form inmates.

The Department of Public Safety (PSD), Restitution and Victim Services (RAVS) office provides information, support, and referral assistance to crime victims and the general public. Additional services provided include, answering questions about the criminal justice process, assisting with inquiries related to court-ordered restitution, assisting with registering to receive automated notification through the Hawaiʻi Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (HI-SAVIN), referrals to community services and resources including crime victim compensation, and advocate on behalf of victims who are being harassed by or receiving unwanted contacts form inmates. RAVS is also responsible for processing court-ordered restitution deductions from inmates while they are incarcerated. RAVS works closely with the correctional facilities to ensure that restitution is sent timely to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission (CVCC) for payment to victims. Contact RAVS: Phone: 808-587-2550 Email: ravs-dps@hawaii.gov