DA Victim Witness Assistance Program

About Us

The District Attorney's Office is committed to helping victims of crime and vigorously protecting their rights. Crime affects people of all ages, races, economic, and cultural backgrounds. While some victims of crime are able to move on with their lives fairly easily, many suffer ongoing trauma. The main purpose of the D.A. Victim Witness Assistance Program is to alleviate trauma and the devastating effects of crimes on the lives of victims and their families. Through close partnerships with law enforcement, victim service agencies, and community groups, our victim advocates are able to guide victims through the court process, help them receive restitution, provide crisis intervention, and offer referrals to counseling and community services.

Goals

The D.A. Victim Witness Assistance Program was created to help reduce the trauma that victims of crime experience. The program receives funding to serve all victims of crime regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age.

Our Services

The D.A. Victim Witness Assistance Program provides the following services to victims of crime:

Crisis intervention
Emergency assistance
Case information and referral
Case status, disposition, and tracking information
Courtroom orientation and support
Restraining order assistance
Assistance with applying and submitting California Victim of Crime Compensation applications for financial losses incurred due to crime.