Media Center
The Public Affairs and Outreach (PAO) Branch oversees media relations for the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB).
Media representatives interested in information about CalVCB should email their request to publicaffairs@victims.ca.gov or send postal mail to:
CalVCB Public Affairs Branch
P.O. Box 48
Sacramento, CA 95812-0048
PublicAffairs@victims.ca.gov
For non-media questions, please call 800-777-9229
or visit the CalVCB Contact Page.
Need a Speaker from CalVCB?
CalVCB can provide speakers for crime victim-related events. Please email PublicAffairs@victims.ca.gov or call (916) 491-6400 for more information.
Need Materials from CalVCB?
Visit our publications page, fill out a material request form, then submit it by mail or fax.
News Releases
Report
Strategic Plan for Victim Services in California 2019–2021
The Governor's office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) have developed a Strategic Plan for Victim Services in California 2019–2021. The Strategic Plan reflects our shared commitment to raising awareness and improving delivery of crime victims’ services across the State of California. The plan was developed over the past fifteen months with extensive collaboration between our agencies. Over the next three years, our two agencies will continue to collaborate with one another and with our stakeholders as we implement the plan.
Event
The University of Oregon Police Department and the California Victim Compensation Board present the Leave No Victim Behind IV Conference on Mass Violence Response. The conference will take place in Las Vegas, October 21–23. The conference series will continue its focus on best practices for responding to mass violence and unique partnerships between law enforcement and victim services to assist victims of crime.
Interview
Victims of violent crimes in California — including mass shootings — can get help the state through the California Victim Compensation Board. It was established in 1965 and is the oldest agency of its type in the country. Guest: Julie Nauman, Executive Officer, Victim Compensation Board.
Report
Pursuant to SB 840, Mitchell Budget Act of 2018, The Office of Emergency Services and the California Victim Compensation Board shall work together to develop options and a recommendation for combining the state’s victims’ programs under one organization. Given the significant impact that the state’s programs have on victims and their survivors, the state shall consider combining the state’s victims’ programs into a single lead agency to best serve crime victims.
Press Release
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) has announced funding to Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Press Release
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) has announced funding to Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC) for fiscal year 2019-2020.
Press Release
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) received a grant for more than $8.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP).
Press Release
On January 8, 2019, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) posted a Notice of Funds Available for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs). The funding is for fiscal years 2019–20 and 2020–21.
Announcement
The purpose of the grant is to award funding for trauma recovery centers to provide services to victims of crime. All interested qualified applicants must submit an application packet by both email and by mail. Applications are due February 8, 2019 by 2:00 p.m. PT.
Announcement
With CalVCB Online you can now view application and bill status, upload bills and documents, update your contact information, set up multi-user accounts for your administrative staff and more.
Announcement
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is encouraging residents impacted by the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on Sunday, October 1 in Las Vegas to contact them at 1-800-777-9229 for assistance, guidance and aid.
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Public Service Announcements
CalVCB's "Helping Victims Every Day"
In 2010, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) updated this award winning video to educate the public about how the program can provide financial assistance to those who have been injured or threatened with injury in a violent crime.
"Helping Victims Every Day" is available on DVD. To request a copy, contact CalVCB Public Affairs at PublicAffairs@VICTIMS.CA.GOV.
View full transcript of "Helping Victims Every Day"
District Attorney Michael Ramos Human Trafficking Message
District Attorney Ramos addresses the problem of human trafficking, the issue that victims are being labeled as criminals, and the responsibility of district attorneys to bring offenders to justice.
CalVCB le puede ayudar
El Programa de Compensación para Víctimas de California puede ayudar a pagar las cuentas y los gastos que resultan de ciertos crímenes violentos. Las víctimas de delitos que han sido heridos o han sido amenazados de lesión pueden ser elegibles para recibir ayuda.
CalVCB Can Help Public Service Announcement
The California Victim Compensation Board can help pay bills and expenses that result from certain violent crimes. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help.
The Hunting Ground Documentary Screening on Campus Sexual Assault
CalVCB will host a screening of The Hunting Ground at the Sacramento City College Performing Arts Center at 7pm, on April 22, 2015. The Hunting Ground is a documentary film about rape on college campuses.
Human Trafficking Awareness
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Suited For Successful Families - Last Chance to Donate
October 23rd is the last day to donate your new and gently used professional attire to benefit survivors of domestic violence.
Afraid to Leave, Afraid to Stay
A dark depiction of one woman's reality. Every minute 24 people become victims of domestic violence. This October, the CalVCB is working to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence.
Miedo de Irme, Miedo de Quedarme
Cada minuto 24 personas son víctimas de la violencia domestica. Octubre es el mes de la prevención.
My Story Could Be Yours - Sexual Assault Awareness PSA
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There are approximately 8.6 million survivors of sexual violence in California. CalVCB is working to promote awareness about sexual assault and the financial help and services available for survivors.
California Crime Victims' Rights Month 2014 PSA
Watch California Attorney General, Kamala Harris speak to survivors, advocates and community leaders on the important work being done to prevent crime, provide services to victims and honor the lives of those lost to violent crimes.
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. CalVCB seeks to bring awareness to this horrific crime and encourage people to report it.
A Movement Against Abuse
With the help of many state agencies and community organizations, CalVCB was able to collect over 7,300 donations of suits, work attire, new toys, diapers and children's clothing for survivors of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Knows No Boundaries
In October, CalVCB observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in hopes of helping victims through their pain and moving forward in the fight to eradicate domestic violence from our world.
Donate Denim to Help Crime Victims!
CalVCB is hosting a Denim Drive beginning April 1st and going until Denim Day, April 24th. All donations will be dispersed to three nonprofit organizations that serve domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
CalVCB Denim Drive
CalVCB is hosting a Denim Drive beginning April 1st and going until Denim Day, April 24th. All donations will be dispersed to three nonprofit organizations that serve domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Join CalVCB for the 2013 Victims' Rights Rally
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) will host its fourth annual Victims' Rights Rally at the CalVCB Headquarters in Sacramento on Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Immediately after, CalVCB will march to the State Capitol in support of crime victims' rights.
Crime Victims' Rights Rally PSA
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is hosting a Victims' Rights Rally to commemorate California Crime Victims' Rights Month.
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