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The Victims of Crime Resource Center is located on the Pacific McGeorge School of Law campus in Sacramento, California.

The Center has operated the State of California's confidential, toll-free 1-800-VICTIMS line since 1984. McGeorge students, under attorney supervision, provide information and referrals statewide to victims, their families, victim service providers, and victim advocates.

Primarily through the hotline, Center staff provide resource and referral information to victims and their families, victim service providers and other victim advocates. Callers receive information on such matters as victims compensation, victims' rights in the Justice System, restitution, civil suits, right to speak at sentencing and parole board hearings, as well as information on specific rights of victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and abuse against disabled.

The Center is mandated by legislation, California Penal Code Section 13897, and is funded through the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA).

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Current Events and Developments

- The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution honoring 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week! Please click here to read the full text of the resolution.

- The California Supreme Court just announced that the Marsy's Law provision which decreases frequency of parole hearings applies to all prisoners serving life sentences, not just prisoners convicted after the law took effect in 2008. Click here to read more.

-  The Victims of Crime Resource Center is now offering free legal assistance to victims of crime in Sacramento County.  Please call (916) 739-7055 for more information.  

- The Victims of Crime Resource Center is excited to announce that we are now able to assist victims with hearing impairments! Please call our TTY line at 916-739-7083. .

- The Victims of Crime Resource Center was featured on Telemundo Al Dia. The VCRC staff would like to thank Telemundo for the outstanding job they did, and to their on-going commitment to informing viewers of community resources. Click HERE to view the segment on our Facebook page.

- For more information, call the Victims of Crime Resource Center at 1-800-VICTIMS
 
    

Know Your Rights Presentations

 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGN 

Contact the Victims of Crime Resource Center to schedule a FREE "Know Your Rights" talk. The VCRC is offering the following presentations:  

1.    InternetSafety/Cyberbullying: Presentations for children (all ages) and/or parents and caregivers.

2.    Victims with Disabilities: Learn how to protect yourself and how to spot abuse. Learn your rights and resources available to you.

3.    Senior Citizens : Protect yourself from financial abuse, identity theft, and planning for the future.

4.    Marsy's Law : What it is and how to enforce victims' rights.

5.    Victims of Crime: Know Your Rights (In Spanish).

In-person and live video conferencing presentations available. Call (916) 739-7055 to schedule a talk.

 

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