Resources

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Brochure

National University is committed to supporting your well-being and would like to offer the following resources. The section below contains information about support services, reporting options, which can be found in the VAWA brochure, and campus commitments under VAWA. Our brochure provides clear, accessible guidance to help you navigate your rights and available assistance.

Additional local resources can be found in the dropdowns below.

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Support for dating/domestic violence, stalking, and abuse
  • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Live Chat: www.thehotline.org
  • Text: Text “Start” to 88788

VictimConnect Resource Center

  • Provides referrals and emotional support for victims of crime, including sexual violence
  • Helpline: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
  • Live Chat: www.victimconnect.org

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Victims of Crime Resource Center

  • Referral service across California for many crimes types
  • 1-800-842-8467 (1-800-VICTIMS)

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Center for Community Solutions (CCS)

  • Countywide rape crisis and domestic violence hotline
  • Confidential support, counseling, hospital & court accompaniment, advocacy
  • 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 888-385-4657
  • Main line for appointments, referrals, and counseling services: 858-272-5777

San Diego Access & Crisis Line

  • Local crisis call center open 24/7
  • Connects to mental health / support services
  • 888-724-7240

Your Safe Place – San Diego Family Justice Center

  • Comprehensive, confidential services for domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.
  • 619-533-6000

District Attorney Victim Assistance Program (San Diego County)

  • Support, referrals, victim’s rights assistance in criminal cases.
  • 619-531-4041

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Rape Counseling Services (RCS Fresno)

  • Confidential support, advocacy, accompaniment for medical/legal processes, crisis counseling
  • 24-Hour Crisis Line: 559-222-7273

Marjaree Mason Center

  • Domestic violence/dating violence services: shelter, counseling, legal assistance, crisis support
  • Hotline: 559-233-HELP (4357)

Crime Victim Services/ County of Fresno – James Rowland CVAC

  • Victim advocacy, referrals, crisis intervention, help with restraining orders, counseling referrals, support through criminal justice system
  • 559-600-2822

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Peace Over Violence / LA Rape & Battering Hotline

  • 24/7 crisis, emotional support, advocacy, referrals for sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking
  • Central LA: 213‑626‑3393
    South LA: 310‑392‑8381
    West San Gabriel Valley: 626‑793‑3385

Los Angeles County DA – Victim Services

  • Crisis intervention, counseling referrals, court escort, case status updates, help with CalVCB claims
  • 800-380-3811

LA County Abuse / Sexual Assault Hotline

  • Via LA County public health “Abusive Relationships” line
  • 213‑626‑3393 or 310‑854‑4621

211 LA / 211LA.org

  • Local resource line connecting to sexual assault hotlines, counseling, shelters, etc.
  • Dial 2‑1‑1

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services (SBSAS)

  • Crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, support for sexual assault survivors
  • 24‑hour hotline: 909‑885‑8884, or toll‑free: 800‑656‑4673

District Attorney – Victim & Witness Services (San Bernardino Co.)

  • Provides victim advocates, referrals, guidance, compensation info, assistance through criminal justice system
  • Main line / office: 909-382‑3846

Victim Advocates (DA’s Office)

  • Especially for sexual assault, domestic violence, crime victims
  • The same DA victim services offices above; advocates can accompany to court, help you understand your rights, provide referrals, etc.

Project Sister Family Services

  • Serves survivors in both Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties with counseling, crisis support, advocacy
  • 909‑626‑4357 (24/7 sexual assault hotline)

If you are in danger, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY

Family Services of Tulare County — Rape Crisis / Sexual Assault Services

  • Provides crisis response (in person), emotional support, advocacy, hospital support, referrals, and ongoing free counseling
  • 24‑Hour Sexual Assault Hotline: 559‑732‑7273

Family Services of Tulare County — Domestic Violence Services

  • Offers shelter / transitional support, crisis response, counseling, case management, advocacy, support groups
  • 24‑Hour Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline: 559‑732‑5941

Tulare County District Attorney — Rape / Sexual Assault Hotline

  • The DA’s office handles prosecution, victim services, and coordination with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) etc.
  • Rape Response Hotline: 559‑732‑7273

Tulare County District Attorney — Victim / Witness Assistance

  • Services include crisis intervention, court support, case status updates, referrals, help with victim compensation claims
  • Visalia Office: 559-636‑5471; Porterville Office: 559-701‑2020