Local Help for Crime Victims

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Organizations throughout the state can help victims apply for compensation, guide victims through the criminal justice system, and provide for victims' needs.

Select your county for a list of resources in your area.

What is a Victim Witness Assistance Center?

There are 59 Victim Witness Assistance Centers — one in each county and one in the City of Los Angeles — that work directly with the California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) to assist victims. Call a victim advocate at the center in your area for help with completing and submitting an application and to learn more about the criminal justice system.