Waymakers Victim Assistance Programs
Waymakers operates a comprehensive Victim/Witness Assistance Program that provides needed service for crime victims and witnesses and encourages their cooperation in the investigation of the case and prosecution of the offender.
California Health Advocates
California Health Advocates is a non-profit organization dedicated to Medicare advocacy and education for Californians.
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
CalVCB is a state program dedicated to providing reimbursement for many crime-related expenses to eligible victims who suffer physical injury or threat of physical injury as a direct result of a violent crime.
Child Abuse Services Team (CAST)
CAST is a county public-private partnership of Orange County’s Social Services Agency, the Health Care Agency, the District Attorney’s Office, and the non-profit Orange County Child Abuse prevention center. It was formed to decrease the trauma for abused children and their families by offering a coordinated child-friendly approach to child abuse investigations.
Orange County Family Justice Center
The Orange County Family Justice Center is a safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse.
Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force
The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force is a collaboration of law enforcement, victim service providers, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and the community. The purpose is to work together to protect victims, prosecute offenders, prevent further perpetration of the crime, and partnership building to help increase capacity and resources, as well as improve efficiency and efficacy.
Crime Survivors Resource Center
Crime Survivors vision is for victims of crime to recover from their experience mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially, by receiving the respect, support, and protection of law enforcement, the judicial system, and the community.
Elder Scams & Senior Fraud Abuse Booklet
Identity theft. Imposter scams. Insurance fraud. These are just a few of the many ways seniors of Orange County suffer from fraudulent crime. Selfish actors use modern technology to scam the elderly of their money, valuable belongings, and comfort. That is why the Orange County District Attorney’s Office created this publication to help you protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud. This booklet provides helpful tips to identify and stop telemarketing fraud, mortgage fraud, caregiver fraud, and more.
AB 60: Restorative Justice Programs
As a victim, you have the right to be notified of the availability of community-based restorative justice programs/processes which are available to you. These include programs which serve your community, county, county jails, juvenile detention facilities, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Below are some of the programs dedicated to supporting victims and promoting healing through restorative justice:
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
The MADD Victim Impact Panel helps drunk and drugged driving offenders to recognize and internalize the lasting and long-term effects of substance-impaired driving. The classes seek to create an empathy and understanding of the tragedy, leave a permanent impression that leads to changes in thinking and behavior, and prevents future offenses.
Project Kinship
Project Kinship’s Restorative Justice Community Circle helps foster healing and reconciliation by bringing together those affected by crime, including offenders, victims, and community members.