ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)
The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.
County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant, refugee or asylum seeker; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE / CLEAN SLATE PROJECT | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
CRIMINAL DEFENSE / CLEAN SLATE PROJECT
Legal Services: Legal defense services and referrals to social services agencies and community based organizations for assistance with non-legal social needs related to criminal legal system involvement.
Serve victims/survivors who are impacted by the following crimes: Currently charged with a crime, facing a juvenile justice allegation, facing involuntary commitment in conservatorship or contempt proeeding, arrested or cited for criminal offense and seeking early representation, seeking record clearance, or actively supervised on PRCS, probation, or parole and facing a violation.
Serve victims/survivors who are: Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Undocumented;Other
Unable to afford a defense attorney, no conflicts with other clients, AND one of the following: currently charged with a crime, facing a juvenile justice allegation, facing involuntary commitment in conservatorship or contempt proeeding, arrested or cited for criminal offense and seeking early representation, seeking record clearance, or actively supervised on PRCS, probation, or parole and facing a violation.
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS) | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS)
The County of Santa Cruz Human Services Department's Adult Protective Services (APS) provides intervention services to protect elderly or dependent adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. We support older and disabled adults who may be experiencing physical assault or abuse, domestic and/or family violence, sexual assault or abuse, bullying (verbal, cyber, or physical), stalking, harassment, neglect, identity theft or fraud, financial crime or scams.
County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels, hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness. We support older and disabled adults regardless of status-if you are experiencing homelessness; are an immigrant, refugee or asylum seeker; identify as LBGTQIA+; are a Veteran, have a physical or mental disability; or if you have limited English language proficiency.
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ENCOMPASS VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ENCOMPASS VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES
Legal services: Information about Police and Investigation 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)
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;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)
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.
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SCC SHERIFF VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
SCC SHERIFF VICTIM/SURVIVOR OF CRIME SERVICES
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);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).
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SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR | SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SELF HELP CENTER
SELF HELP CENTER/FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR/SMALL CLAIMS ADVISOR
Legal services: Information about Police and Investigation services, Restraining Orders, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, information and assistance with criminal restitution process, Record clearance information to support obtaining victims services
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
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SANTA CRUZ POLICE CRIME VICTIM/WITNESS OF CRIME SERVICES | SANTA CRUZ POLICE DEPARTMENT
SANTA CRUZ POLICE CRIME VICTIM/WITNESS OF CRIME SERVICES
Adult Physical Assault (includes aggravated and simple assault);Adult sexual assault;Adults sexually abused/assaulted as children;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;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).
Survivors/Victim Services: Advocate, Legal Services
Legal Services: Information about Police and Investigation 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, U-Visas.
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