California Sexual Assault Lawyer
Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse – Resources for Help
Whether the victim is an adult or child, sexual crimes are devastating to the victim and his/her family. Unfortunately, the truth is that the person who victimized you or your loved one has probably sexually assaulted someone in the past and will continue to engage in criminal sexual activities unless stopped. The Blackman Legal Group encourages you to report criminal sexual conduct. Such crimes can cause long lasting and severe physical, emotional, psychological and financial trauma.
There is hope. If you or a loved one has been the victim of sexual abuse, you should know that there are resources that can help you in your recovery. The attorneys of the Blackman Legal Group have the experience to assist you in understanding your legal rights and remedies. We encourage you to call us immediately if you or a loved one has been the victim of a sexual assault or sexual abuse. We have resources that can help you start to heal. In addition, we have put together the following list of agencies and programs in an effort to provide you additional resources that might aid you on your road to recovery.
California Department of Social Services Office of Child Protective Services
1-800-540-4000 or 916-445-2771
This is the California department responsible for investigating reports of child abuse.
Childhelp USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
The National Child Abuse Hotline is a 24-hour child abuse hotline.
Child Abuse National Hotline
1-800-252-2873
Call this number to report abuse or suspected abuse of a child.
Klaas Kids Foundation
Provides information on sex offenders including Internet access to maps showing the location of registered sex offenders in California.
Office of the Attorney General, State of California, Department of Justice
This website provides information on protecting yourself and your family from child molesters as well as information on registered sex offenders.
Rape Crisis Hotline
650-493-7273 or 408-245-3414
24 hour hotline for confidential counseling with a trained sexual assault victim counselor who can give you information on reporting to the police, and about hospital and legal procedures. The Rape Crisis Center will also provide counselor advocates to accompany you to the hospital or court.
Victims of Crime Resource Center Hotline
1-800-VICTIMS
Provides answers to questions about the legal system.
SNAP – Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests.
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
This website describes how the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases involving sex crimes including child sexual abuse cases. The site also offers links to the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, the Victim Impact Program and contains a list of local sexual assault hotlines. In addition, the website has downloadable pamphlets on sexual assault, child abuse and child abuse reporting.
The Los Angeles County Victim-Witness Assistance Program
210 W. Temple Street, Room 12-514
Los, Angeles, CA 90012
213-974-7499 or 1-800-773-7574
The mission of this program is to help lessen the trauma and devastating effects of crime on the lives of the victims and their families. Victim advocates are available to guide you through the court process, and obtain intervention, counseling or other community services as well as restitution. The website provides additional information about the services available through the Victim-Witness Assistance Program.
