Our staff will assist victims with an emotional crisis as a result of a crime. In certain cases, we provide emergency services such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care and transportation.

A victim of crime may be in need of assistance from other community agencies. We will help obtain appropriate services to meet the victims’ special needs by connecting the victim with resources which offer financial aide, emergency assistance, counseling and psychiatric services, legal assistance and assistance with medical and rehabilitation programs.

If you or a member of your family sustained injury as a direct result of a crime, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance through the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB).

Upon request, an Victim-Witness Consultant can inform your employer that you have been a victim or are a witness to a crime that may cause you to miss work. They will explain to the employer that you have been called upon by the court to testify as a witness.

When needed, a Victim-Witness Consultant will accompany victims, witnesses and family members to court proceedings. They provide support and information during this process in addition to on going interviews with law enforcement and prosecutors. As needed, transportation will be provided for the victims, witnesses and their family members.

Our staff will provide information regarding court procedures and the function of the local criminal justice system.

In addition to providing case status, dispositions and updates regarding the criminal case we also explain what to expect as a witness in court.

Our Victim-Witness Consultants can help you obtain restitution with your financial or property losses as a result of the crime. They will be a liaison between the Deputy District Attorney, our Restitution Unit, the Court, and the Probation Department.

Our staff can assist in retrieving personal property that was held as evidence by the court or law enforcement.

This is an opportunity for you and your family to be heard by the court. Our staff will assist you and/or your family in making a personal or written statement to the court, probation department or parole hearing on how this crime has impacted your life.