Victim & Witness Services
(510) 268-7751
Get Help Right Away
Crisis-Response Services:
Trained advocates provide emotional support, safety planning, and guidance during and right after a crime
Court Accompaniment:
Advocates assist clients throughout the court process—from orientation to proceedings—to offer reassurance and clarity.
Personalized Safety Planning:
We work with victims to develop a personalized plan that addresses immediate and ongoing safety needs.
Emergency Services:
Short–term
support with food, clothing,
transportation, and basic needs.
Dedicated Advocates for Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and People with Disabilities:
Short-term support with food, clothing, transportation, and basic needs.
Navigation Support for Protective Orders:
Support understanding and navigating the process of filing for a restraining order.
Family Notification & Employer Outreach:
Support contacting family or employers during crisis or court involvement.
Understand Your Rights
& Get Justice
Victims’ Bill of Rights:
We explain key rights guaranteed by California’s Victims’ Bill of Rights (Marsy’s Law), including the right to be heard, informed, and protected.
Compensation Support/ Victim Compensation Board Application Assistance (CalVCB):
We help you apply for financial relief through the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) to cover costs like medical bills, counseling, lost wages, funeral expenses, relocation, and more.
Restitution Assistance:
Our Restitution Unit secures court-ordered payments from offenders to reimburse victims financially.
Case Status & Criminal Justice Navigation:
Clear updates about your case and orientation to how the court system works.
Assistance with Victim Impact Statements:
Help preparing statements for sentencing hearings to express how the crime affected you.
VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday):
Free, confidential notifications on custody status or upcoming court dates.
Support for Human Trafficking Survivors:
Specialized services for individuals impacted by labor or sex trafficking, including connections to trauma-informed providers and legal advocacy. H.E.A.T
Rebuild & Recover with
Support
Resource and Referral Assistance:
We connect clients with community-based services—counseling, shelters, legal aid, and culturally specific providers.
Specialized Advocacy:
Our dedicated advocates focus on sensitive cases such as domestic violence, elder abuse, and disability-related challenges, ensuring culturally aware support.
Multilingual Access:
Language assistance and interpretation are available in multiple languages to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Family Justice Center:
Family Justice Center: Walk-in services available at Alameda County Family Justice Center, where survivors can access emergency assistance, advocacy, and onsite partners all in one location.
Trauma Recovery Center:
Specialized clinical support may be available for victims with significant trauma-related needs.
Emergency Relocation Referrals:
Connections to partners who can assist with relocating victims facing ongoing safety risks.
Property Return:
Help retrieving personal belongings held as evidence.
Trauma-Informed Counseling Referrals:
Referrals to trusted mental health providers trained to work with survivors of crime and violence.
Victim & Witness Assistance Division
The Victim Witness Assistance Division of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office is committed to supporting individuals impacted by crime. Our mission is to reduce the trauma of victimization, protect victims’ rights, and connect survivors and witnesses to the services and support they need to reclaim their well-being, safety, and voice.
Our trained and experienced victim advocates guide clients through every stage of the justice process—from initial reports through case resolution—and serve as liaisons between victims, prosecutors, law enforcement, and community-based providers. All services are offered free of charge and are available to all crime victims and witnesses, regardless of immigration status, income, language, or background
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Here for those in trauma
Helping the Public Get Through It
Call: (510) 268-7751