Victim and Witness Assistance
If you have witnessed or been a victim of a crime, resources are available to support you. We are dedicated to serving and empowering victims, survivors, and their families and connecting them with relevant and tailored resources.
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Special Victims
Includes victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and more. Find crisis hotlines, shelters, counseling, victim/witness programs and more.
Access Special Victims Resources(PDF, 212KB)
Hate Crimes
A crime against a person, group, or property motivated by the victim's real or perceived protected social group. Find tip lines, support groups and more.
Access Hate Crimes Resources(PDF, 603KB)
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking exploits individuals through forced labor, slavery, or sex trafficking, using force, fraud or coercion. This also includes the trafficking of children. Find sanctuaries, witness/victim advocates, tip lines and more.
Access Human Trafficking Resources(PDF, 754KB)
Loss of Child
If you have experienced the loss of a child, we can help connect you with support groups led by people who understand what you are going through. These resources may help you recover from your loss and feel hopeful about your ability to rebuild your life.
Access Loss of Child Resources(PDF, 754KB)
Missing Person
Each case of a missing or abducted person creates stress and trauma for the person's family and community. Find reporting information, support organizations and more.
Access Missing Person Resources(PDF, 544KB)
Identity Theft
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Find reporting information, prevention tips and more.
Access Identity Theft Resources(PDF, 660KB)
Auto Burglary
If your car is broken into, submit a report to the Oakland Police Department. [Link to NEW Report a Crime page] In your report, include a list and estimated value of the stolen items and the serial numbers of any stolen electronics. Cancel stolen credit cards as soon as you can. Find reporting information, prevention tips and more.
Access Auto Burglary Resources(PDF, 612KB)
Towed Car
Has your car been towed? Call the Oakland Police Department at 510-238-3021 to confirm if your car has been towed and is not lost or stolen. Find information about fees, charges, releases and additional resources.
Access Towed Car Resources(PDF, 344KB)
Safety Tips
While there are no guarantees that you won't be a victim of crime, there are things you can do to avoid being an easy target. Access tips for staying safe at home, on the street, on public transit and beyond.
Safety Tips(PDF, 1009KB)
Additional Resources for Families Experiencing Loss
Find helpful information to help you navigate through the initial days immediately following the loss of your loved one, but also how to get through the weeks, months and years to follow.
Find support for grief and loss, information about your rights, compensation programs and more.
Family resource guide(PDF, 3MB)
California Victim Compensation Program
The California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP) was established to reduce the impact of crime on victims' lives by reimbursing crime-related expenses, connecting victims with services and support, and informing and empowering victims.
Explore financial assistance
Victims' Rights Under Marsy's Law
Marsy's Law is an amendment to the state constitution that guarantees specific rights to crime victims.
Understand your rights
Non-English Resources