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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Victims/survivors services: Advocate, Legal services, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings.
Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.
Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);KAdult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international);Otheridnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international)
Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency;Other
Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.
Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);KAdult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;Arson;Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Burglary;Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child Pornography;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;DUI/DWI Incidents;Elder Abuse or Neglect;Hate Crime: Racial/religious/gender/sexual orientation/other;Human trafficking: labor;Human trafficking: sex;Identity theft/fraud/financial crime;Kidnapping (non-custodial);Kidnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international);Otheridnapping (custodial);Mass violence (domestic/international);Other: vehicular victimization (e. g. hit and run);Robbery;Stalking/harassment;Survivors of homicide victims;Teen dating victimization;Terrorism (domestic/international)
Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency;Other
Categories
Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Child Abuse Counseling
Parent Abuse Counseling
Crime Witness Support
Adult Child Abuse Survivor Counseling
General Crime Victim Assistance
Post Disaster Legal Counseling Services
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Crime Victim Compensation
Elder Abuse Counseling
Crime Victim Notification Services
Legal Information Services
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
Adult Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Counseling
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Disaster Survivor Inquiries
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
K-12 Students can ride METRO for free.*
Show your student ID to board (suggested for 9-12th grade).
Show your student ID to board (suggested for 9-12th grade).
Categories
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | WALNUT AVENUE FAMILY & WOMEN'S CENTER
WAFWC VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES
Survivors/victims services: Advocate, Case Manager, System Navigator, Basic needs, Legal services, Financial, Mental Health Services, Victim-Offender Dialogue or a Restorative Justice approach, Support Groups, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings
Legal Services: Restraining Orders, Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation, U-Visas
Financial Services: If a survivor is in our Housing Program, we provide credit re-establishment services. We also occasionally offer Financial Literacy courses.
Education Services: If invited to a classroom, we provide workshops on healthy relationships as part of our prevention work to end intrfamilial cycles of violence.
Serves victims of crime who are impacted by the following crimes: Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;Stalking/harassment;Teen dating victimization.
Serve Victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency
Legal Services: Restraining Orders, Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation, U-Visas
Financial Services: If a survivor is in our Housing Program, we provide credit re-establishment services. We also occasionally offer Financial Literacy courses.
Education Services: If invited to a classroom, we provide workshops on healthy relationships as part of our prevention work to end intrfamilial cycles of violence.
Serves victims of crime who are impacted by the following crimes: Bullying (Verbal, Cyber, or Physical);Child Physical Abuse or Neglect;Child sexual abuse/assault;Domestic and/or Family Violence;Stalking/harassment;Teen dating victimization.
Serve Victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness;Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers;LGBTQ+;Undocumented;Veteran;Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental;Victim with limited English proficiency
Categories
Workshops/Symposiums
Personal Financial Counseling
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Child Abuse Support Groups
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Information Services
Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Victim/Offender Mediation Programs
General Mental Health Information/Education
Banking and Financial Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Financial Literacy Training
Crime Witness Support
Protective/Restraining Orders
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Lift Line provides 60,000 door-to-door rides a year to seniors and people with disabilities; allowing these Central Coast residents to remain active and social.
Lift Line ofrece 60,000 viajes de puerta a puerta cada ao para personas mayores y personas con discapacidades; permitiendo que estos residentes de la costa central permanezcan activos y sociales.
Lift Line ofrece 60,000 viajes de puerta a puerta cada ao para personas mayores y personas con discapacidades; permitiendo que estos residentes de la costa central permanezcan activos y sociales.
Categories
Senior Ride Programs
Disability Related Transportation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
General Paratransit/Community Ride Programs
Taxi Fare
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Offers the following programs for offenders re-entering into the community:
- Culturally based mentoring
- Cognitive Behavioral curriculum groups
- MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy)
- Anger Management
- One on one counseling
- Gang resistance assistance
- CalWORKs applications assistance
- DMV assistance
- Referrals to Residential SLE(sober living environment)
- Referrals to aftercare/ continuous care
- Prop 47 record clearance
- Child support cases
- Reunification with family
- Tattoo removal
- Court advocacy
- Transportation to and from appointments
Categories
Pain Management
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Advocacy
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Case/Care Management
Reentry Courts
Anger Management
General Counseling Services
Gang Programs
Nutrition Education
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
TANF
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Tattoo Removal
Offers the following programs for offenders re-entering into the community:
- Culturally based mentoring
- Cognitive Behavioral curriculum groups
- MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy)
- Anger Management
- One on one counseling
- Gang resistance assistance
- CalWORKs applications assistance
- DMV assistance
- Referrals to Residential SLE(sober living environment)
- Referrals to aftercare/ continuous care
- Prop 47 record clearance
- Child support cases
- Reunification with family
- Tattoo removal
- Court advocacy
- Transportation to and from appointments
Categories
Pain Management
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Ex-Offender Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Outdoor Environmental Education
Advocacy
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Case/Care Management
Reentry Courts
Anger Management
General Counseling Services
Gang Programs
Nutrition Education
Court Ordered Victim Restitution Services
TANF
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Tattoo Removal
CASH ASSISTANCE: Monthly cash aid based on family size and income
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Child Care (if eligible), Transportation Assistance, Work Supports (i.e., clothing, tools), Education Assistance (i.e., GED, vocational programs), incentives (i.e., good grades for youth)
PREVENTION PROGRAMS: Native American Culture and Tradition classes (i.e., beading, and basket making), Healthy Relationships classes, Family Formation activities, Literacy classes, Fitness classes, Parenting classes, Youth Empowerment Classes, Job Development
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: Child Care (if eligible), Transportation Assistance, Work Supports (i.e., clothing, tools), Education Assistance (i.e., GED, vocational programs), incentives (i.e., good grades for youth)
PREVENTION PROGRAMS: Native American Culture and Tradition classes (i.e., beading, and basket making), Healthy Relationships classes, Family Formation activities, Literacy classes, Fitness classes, Parenting classes, Youth Empowerment Classes, Job Development
Categories
Child Care Providers
Co-Parenting Workshops
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Youth Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education
Parenting Skills Classes
Youth Employment Programs
Youth/Student Support Groups
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Life Skills Education
Vocational/Trade High Schools
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Employment Preparation
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Golden Age Nutrition Program / Senior Lunch
Transportation is provided to the Golden Age Nutrition Program / senior Lunch
Medical & Shopping Assistance Program
We can take you to:
- Doctor appointments
- Grocery Store
- Bank
- Pharmacy
Out of County Transportation for Medical Appointments
Transportation provided to:
. Palo Alto
. Stanford
. San Jose
. Salinas
. Monterey
. Watsonville
. Santa Cruz
. Gilroy
Transportation is provided to the Golden Age Nutrition Program / senior Lunch
Medical & Shopping Assistance Program
We can take you to:
- Doctor appointments
- Grocery Store
- Bank
- Pharmacy
Out of County Transportation for Medical Appointments
Transportation provided to:
. Palo Alto
. Stanford
. San Jose
. Salinas
. Monterey
. Watsonville
. Santa Cruz
. Gilroy
Categories
Disability Related Transportation
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides daily bus service to various points in Santa Cruz County. Senior and disabled fare reductions available.
Categories
Travel Directions/Trip Planning
Local Bus Services
Disability Related Transportation
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Transportation Information Clearinghouses/511 Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Public Transit Authorities