District Attorney Offices
DAOs offer CalVCB claims processing, crisis intervention, emergency assistance, counseling referrals, court escort and orientation, restitution assistance, returning of property, assistance with employees, and case status notification.
Trauma Recovery Centers
Trauma Recovery Centers work with the homeless, youth, immigrants, disabled, and those with mental health issues to provide clinical case management, assistance with law enforcement, and trauma-informed therapy.
Witness Assistance Centers
Victim Witness Assistance Centers work directly with CalVCB to assist victims. A victim advocate at the center in your area will be able to help you complete and submit an application and to learn more about the criminal justice system.
Community-Based Organizations
There are many other kinds of organizations in your community and online that offer one-on-one support and assistance for victims of violent crime, from support groups and shelters to legal services and crisis counseling.