Gang Victim Services

714-935-7492

Victims of gang violence suffer experience the same feelings of helplessness, guilt, frustration, and anger.  However, victims of gang violence also experience strong emotions of fear and intimidations.  Gang Victim Services is a specialized unit of well trained advocates ready to assist anyone who has fallen victim to the ruthlessness of gang violence.

Victims of gang-related violence are provided needed services and encouraged to cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of the offender.  Gang Victim Services accepts referrals from various law enforcement agencies and general public..

The staff and trained volunteers provide culturally sensitive services including: crisis intervention, support counseling and referral assistance to victims and their families.

Community outreach and educational workshops are presented on request, with emphasis on mobilization of the community against gang crime and related activities.

Gang Victim Services is funded by a grant from the Governor’s Office.

Hate Crime Victim Services

714-935-7492

Being the victim of a hate crime can have lasting effects.  Hate crimes are emotionally traumatic and sometimes violent.  The goal of Hate Crime Victim Services to assist those who have been traumatized by hate and ignorance and as a result becomes the victim of a crime.  Services are provided through the Office of Victim Services.  The advocates are equipped to provide needed crisis intervention, education, court support, and referral assistance as needed.

What is a Hate Crime?

A hate crime is a criminal act or attempted criminal act by a person or group of persons, directed against an individual or group, because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender.

What is a Hate Incident?

A hate incident is non-criminal conduct that is motivated by hatred or bigotry and directed at an individual, group of persons, house of worship, institution or business because of the victim’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender.  This may include hate speech (including on the internet), display of offensive material on personal property and distribution/posting of hate literature that does not result in property damage.

Please visit the Orange County Hate Crime Victim Assistance Partnership