Victim Services
Victim Advocates serve as your connection to prosecutors, law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies, and help to ensure that you have a voice in the criminal justice process. Your Victim Advocate will link you with local resources, provide you with case updates, and support you during court hearings and testimony. The Victim Services Unit helps victims from all walks of life and experiences, regardless of age, background and/or immigration status. Walk-ins are welcome and all services are free. Your Victim Advocate can assist you even if a suspect is not identified or if criminal charges have not been filed.
70 W. Hedding St.
West Wing
San Jose, CA 95110
Call: (408) 295-2656
Email: victimservices@dao.sccgov.org
Help for victims of: Assault, Drunk Driving, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Homicide, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Robbery, and Human Trafficking. Victim Compensation can help pay for: mental health counseling, funeral costs, loss of income, crime scene cleanup, relocation, medical and dental bills. For more information contact your local Victim Witness or Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board.
Call: 1-800-777-9229
A ‘victim’ is defined under the California Constitution as a “person who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as a result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime or delinquent act. The term ‘victim’ also includes the person’s spouse, parents, children, siblings, or guardian, and includes a lawful representative of a crime victim who is deceased, a minor, or physically or psychologically incapacitated. The term ‘victim’ does not include a person in custody for an offense, the accused, or a person whom the court finds would not act in the best interests of a minor victim.” (Cal. Const., art. I, § 28(e).)
A victim, the retained attorney of a victim, a lawful representative of the victim, or the prosecuting attorney upon request of the victim, may enforce the above rights in any trial or appellate court with jurisdiction over the case as a matter of right. The court shall act promptly on such a request. (Cal. Const., art. I, § 28(c)(1).)
The goal of the Family Violence Center is to address family violence issues by serving as the core for a multi-agency effort. The Family Violence Unit focuses on three areas of behavior which most often victimize the family. The investigative units specifically address domestic violence, child/elder abuse and threat management (stalking). The center is staffed by representatives of the District Attorney's Office, Adult Probation, Child Protective Services, Police Department, and a victim advocate from Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence. This cooperative effort provides all the support services available to victims of family violence in a safe and friendly environment.
1671 The Alameda
Suite #100
San Jose, CA. 95126
Call: (408) 277-3700
In conjunction with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office, the San Jose Family Justice Center brings together professionals and community resources for survivors of domestic violence in one centralized location. Survivors have the option to access as many services as best meet their individual needs. Includes free consultation with:
- The District Attorney for legal issues and pending criminal cases
- Family law attorneys to discuss restraining orders, divorce, child custody, and visitation
- Immigration attorneys who can help a survivor apply for a VAWA or U-Visa
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Laos, Farsi & Arabic
3 Locations:
AACI
Thursdays 9am-5pm
2400 Moorpark Ave. Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95128
Call: (408) 975-2730
YWCA Silicon Valley
Fridays 9am-5pm
298 S. Sunnyvale Ave., Ste. 105
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Call: (408) 749-0793
Community Solutions
Wednesdays 9am-5pm
16264 Church St., #103
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Call: (408) 779-2113
Family Law Help Hours:
MTTh: 8:30am-3pm
Non-Family Law Help Hours:
MTh: 8:30am-12:30pm
Restraining Order Help Center
M-F 8:30am-12:30pm; 1:30pm-3pm
201 N. First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
Call: (408) 882-2926
Victims and their families can register a phone number where they can be reached upon a specific inmate's release.
Call: (800) 464-3568
Provides information on offender release, restitution, parole conditions and parole hearings when the offender is incarcerated in prison.
Call: 1-877-256-6877
It Happened to Alexa Foundation
Provides financial assistance to cover expenses for support person(s) who want to accompany a sexual assault survivor 60+ miles away to trial. Support person counts as parent, guardian, family members or close friends.
125 South First Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
Call: (877) 772-5492
Provides resources for victims by their geographic area along with information on restitution, civil suits, domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, abuse against the disabled, victims’ rights and compensation.
Call: 1-800-VICTIMS
The California Constitution, Article 1, Section 28(b), confers certain rights to victims of crime. Follow link to find out your rights as a victim.
Provides local victim/witness information, geographic resource information and appeal status to victims of crime. To obtain information resources on your local Victim Witness Assistance Center or to request appeal status notification, call the following number.
Call: 1-877-433-9069