As part of the range of services provided to victims of crime, the Government now provides an information scheme on the release of prisoners in Northern Ireland establishments. The scheme offers victims the opportunity to give and receive information about prisoners who have been convicted of a crime against them. The Prisoner Release Victim Information Scheme is a statutory scheme as provided by sections 68 -70 of the Justice (NI) Act 2002.

• The Scheme provides victims of prisoners with information on the final discharge and temporary release of prisoners.
• Victims will have the opportunity to provide their concerns and fears when a prisoner's temporary release is being considered.
• The Scheme applies to most prisoners sentenced to 6 months or more.
• This is a voluntary scheme and only those who choose to will receive the relevant information.