The Riverside Police Department connects community members with trusted resources for anyone affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child or elder abuse, human trafficking, or hate crimes. Local and national partners—such as ADV, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, SAFE Family Justice Centers, REACH, NORA, RAINN, DPSS, and the California Department of Justice—offer confidential help, safety planning, counseling, and ways to report abuse. Support for older adults is also available through Adult Protective Services and the Riverside County Office on Aging. Survivors involved in the justice system can get assistance through the District Attorney’s Victim Services Division, the California Victims’ Services Unit, Marsy’s Law, and the California Victim Compensation Board. Anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis can contact 24/7 confidential help from trained counselors.
Behavioral Health Services
Riverside County! Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis? Call 951-686-HELP. It is free and confidential, and you may remain anonymous. Trained counselors are available to provide support and resources to best help you. Bilingual counselors are available:
Domestic Violence
Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV) has services to intervene in and prevent physical and emotional violence in the home and the community:
Alternatives to Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline serves all those affected by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The SAFE Family Justice Centers are a safe place for victims of abuse to get help. The centers provide advocacy and support services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child/elder abuse and services for youth who are at risk:
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services – Domestic Violence:
Riv. Co. Domestic Violence Services
REACH, formerly the Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County specializes in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of sexual & domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and human trafficking. 24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
Our core mission at Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Riverside County (DVAP) is to ensure the safety of victims of domestic violence who have obtained restraining orders against their abusers.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Inc.
Elder Abuse
Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Riverside County (DVAP) partners with a dedicated program that aims to shield senior citizens from various forms of abuse, neglect, and exploitation:
The Riverside County Office on Aging (OOA) is charged with developing a system of care that offers safety net services for vulnerable older persons and adults with disabilities:
Riv. Co. Dept. of Public Social Services
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services – Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse:
Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse
Adult Protective Services Mandated Reporter:
Hate Crimes
All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support:
What Californias Need to Know to Protect Themselves and Others:
State of Ca. DOJ - Hate Crimes
Know Your Rights and Protections Under Hate Crimes Laws:
State of Ca. DOJ Know Your Rights
How to Report Hate Crimes and Incidents and Get Help:
Human Trafficking
REACH, formerly the Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County specializes in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of sexual & domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and human trafficking:
The SAFE Family Justice Centers are a safe place for victims of abuse to get help. The centers provide advocacy and support services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child/elder abuse and services for youth who are at risk:
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services - Human Trafficking:
Riv. Co. Dept. of Social Services for Human Trafficking
Identity Theft
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating crime:
Internet Crime Complaint Center
Your life, your identity. The ITRC, a non-profit founded in 1999, supports victims of identity theft, fraud, and scams and offers identity protection education — free of charge:
Identity Theft Resource Center
Federal Trade Commission. Report identity theft and get a recovery plan:
Identity theft. Learn what identity theft is, its warning signs, and how to protect yourself. Find out how to report identity theft if your information gets stolen:
Sexual Assault / Child Abuse
Nurture, Outreach, Resiliency, and Advocacy (formally known as the Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center). NORA’s mission is to stand with every survivor on their path to healing and create a safer, more compassionate world:
RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities. 24/7 Confidential Help:
The Sexual Assault and Forensic Evaluation (SAFE) clinic works with advocacy, law enforcement, the crime lab and the district attorney office to bring justice to our community; we are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for our community:
Riverside University Health System SAFE Clinic
The SAFE Family Justice Centers are a safe place for victims of abuse to get help. The centers provide advocacy and support services to individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child/elder abuse and services for youth who are at risk:
REACH, formerly the Center Against Sexual Assault of Southwest Riverside County specializes in the prevention, intervention, and treatment of sexual & domestic violence, childhood trauma and abuse, and human trafficking. 24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
At Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection (DVAP) Riverside County, we are committed to providing protection to safeguard children from all forms of abuse and neglect:
Department of Justice YOUR RIGHTS as a Victim of Sexual Assault:
Department of Justice Sexual Assault Evidence Outreach and Resources:
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services - Child Protection Services:
Riv. Co. Child Protective Services
Survivor / Victim Services
Victim Services is a division of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office designated to ensure victims are informed and supported throughout the criminal justice process. The Division of Victim Services can provide services to help you during all phases of the court case and can provide you with resources and referrals:
Riv. Co. DA's Office Victims Services
California Department of Justice - The Victims’ Services Unit (VSU) is dedicated to serving, and empowering victims and survivors and their families, and connecting them with relevant and tailored resources:
State of Ca. DOJ Victims Services
Marsy’s Law - On November 4, 2008, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 9, the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law, a measure to provide all victims with rights and due process:
Marsy’s Care and Resources – To provide victims with rights to justice and due process:
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) – Provides financial assistance to victims of crime and help them restore their lives:
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)