CalVCB Public Affairs Office
P.O. Box 48
Sacramento, CA 95812-0048
PublicAffairs@victims.ca.gov
(916) 491-6400
For non-media questions, contact the CalVCB at 800-777-9229
or visit the CalVCB Contact Page.
CalVCB can provide speakers for crime victim-related events. Please contact Public Affairs at PublicAffairs@victims.ca.gov or (916) 491-6400 for more information.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today announced that Executive Officer Julie Nauman received the Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for her leadership in raising public awareness for victim services.
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In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), observed April 8–14, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is raising awareness about victim resources and showing support for organizations that are dedicated to helping victims of violent crime.
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On February 26, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) posted a Notice of Funds Available for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRCs). The funding is for fiscal years 2018–19 and 2019–20.
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Curtis Hill, 63, of Hollister, has been appointed to the California Victim Compensation Board. Hill was acting executive officer at the Board of State and Community Corrections in 2014 and a legislative advocate and strategic business consultant at Warner and Pank LLC from 2011 to 2012.
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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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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month with an array of awareness activities ranging from social media outreach to collaboration with advocates and stakeholders.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) announced today that its mass violence response conference, held from September 12–14, 2017 at the University of Oregon has reached full capacity.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) today released the second of four eLearning courses designed to provide education about the state’s victim compensation program on a convenient, self-paced track that is accessible 24/7.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) and the University of Oregon Police Department are teaming up to host a mass violence response conference from September 12–14, 2017 in Eugene, Oregon.
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The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) concluded its annual statewide denim clothing drive, an event which raises awareness about the misconceptions of sexual assault while assisting victims of crime.
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In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, observed April 2–8, the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is conducting several awareness activities to show unity and support for victims of violent crime.
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.
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.
"Law Will Make It Easier for Crime Victims to Get Help"
KQED. December 30, 2015
"State fund to streamline claims process for San Bernardino shooting victims"
The San Bernardino County Sun. December 14, 2015
