Resources for Victims of Crime
On this page, you will find information about our Victim Services Division and information on how to protect your self against crime. We offer tip sheets and handbooks on various topics. You will also find a list of other agencies that may be able to help you.
Are you a victim of crime? The SFDA Victim Services Division can help.
The Victim Services Division provides comprehensive advocacy and support to victims of crime and witnesses to crime. We provide services in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The services we provide include: assistance with "Victim Compensation Program" claims; crisis intervention and emergency assistance; help navigating the criminal justice system; resources and referrals; restitution; witness relocation; transportation; and many more. All services are free of cost. Call us for more information: 553-9044.
What are your rights as a victim of crime? Click here to see what victims' rights (pdf) are under the law.
How should you prepare for court? Click here for information about how victims shoud prepare for court . (pdf)
What is the "Victims of Crime Compensation Program"? Under California law, qualifying victims of crime may receive financial assistance for losses resulting from a crime when they cannot be reimbursed by other sources. The Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, Victims of Crime Program, administers California's Crime Victim Compensation Program. The following losses may be covered by the Program: Medical, Dental, Mental Health Counseling, Wage Income Financial Support, Funeral Burial, and Job Retraining. Call us for more information: 553-9044.
If your family member is a homicide victim: We support families of homicide victims by providing: funeral and burial assistance funds of up to $7,500; crisis intervention and grief counseling; crime scene cleanup; and moving assistance or emergency shelter for qualified individuals. Call us for more information: 553-9044.
If you are a LGBT crime victim: Many crimes against LGBT victims are vastly underreported. District Attorney Harris created a specialized LGBT Victim Services Unit. The unit is comprised of a LGBT victim advocates who are experienced in serving LGBT victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Call us for more information: 553-9044.
If you are a business owner and you received a bad check: click here (pdf).
Additional Resources For Victims
- Police and Ambulance (Emergency Assistance)
- 911
- Crisis Line
- 415-831-3535
- CA Youth Crisis Line
- 800-843-5200
- Suicide Prevention
- 415-781-0500
- San Francisco General Hospital
- 415-206-8000
Rape support agencies
- Rape Treatment Center
- 415-821-3222
- SF Women Against Rape (SF WAR)
- 415-647-7273
Domestic violence agencies
- National Domestic Hotline
- 800-799-SAFE
- A Man's Place (shelter)
- 415-908-0100
- A Woman's Place (shelter)
- 415-487-2140
- Asian Women's Shelter (DV shelter)
- 415-751-0880
- La Casa de las Madres (DV shelter)
- 877-503-1850
- Break the Cycle (DV Teens)
- 800-246-9410
- Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic
- 415-252-2844
- Riley Center (DV shelter)
- 415-255-0165
- WOMAN, Inc. (shelter clearinghouse)
- 415-864-4722
- Rosalie House (DV shelter)
- 415-225-0167
Elder agencies
- Elder Friendship Line
- 415-752-3778
- Senior Information and Referral
- 415-626-1033
- Adult Protection Services
- 415-557-5230
LGBT agencies
- Community United Against Violence (CUAV)
- 415-333-4357
Child Abuse agencies
- Child Protective Services
- 415-558-2650
- San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
- 415-668-0494
- SF General Hospital: Child and Adolescence
Sexual Abuse Resource Center (CASARC) - 415-206-4478