Victim and Survivor Resources

This page contains information and resources for victims and survivors impacted when prior convictions are being reviewed by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) for prosecutor initiated resentencing or a claim of factual innocence. 

DOJ Resources

• Marsy’s Law: Know your rights as a victim or survivor of crime.
• Post Conviction Justice Unit: Please email us for case updates or questions at PCJU@doj.ca.gov.
• DOJ Victim Services Unit: This webpage contains links for additional resources and provides contact information for specially trained advocates.

Other Government Resources

• California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
  Contact at: 800-777-9229
  Claimants may send inquiries to Ombudsperson@victims.ca.gov
• Crimes by Adults: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services

  Contact: 1-877-256-6877
  E-mail: victimservices@cdcr.ca.gov

• Crimes by Minors: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Victims and Survivor Rights and Services

  Contact: 1-877-256-6877

• Board of Parole Hearings
• Federal Office for Victims of Crime

Additional Resources

• Victims of Crime Resource Center

  Call: 1-800-VICTIMS (842-8467)
  Text: 1-800-842-8467
  Email: 1800VICTIMS@pacific.edu

• The Healing Justice Project

  Email: Info@HealingJusticeProject.org