VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday)
The California VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the
telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of
their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when
the offender’s custody status changes. The toll-free number for the California VINE
system is (877) 411-5588. This service is brought
to you by the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office and is provided to assist Victims
of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status. More information
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. An overview of some of the key sections of Marsy’s Law are available in English or Spanish.
A full copy of the text of the Victim’s Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law
(Proposition 9) is available from the California Secretary of State at:
http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/past/2008/general/text-proposed-laws/text-of-proposed-laws.pdf#prop9
The Sexual Assault Recovery and Prevention (SARP) Center
works to reduce the devastation of sexual violence in the county of San Luis Obispo
through the provision of comprehensive and accessible crisis and support services.
These services include a 24-hour crisis line, follow-up crisis counseling, clinical
therapy, accompaniment and advocacy. The SARP Center has also worked to increase
community awareness through prevention and educational programs. The office is open
Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm.
Contact the SARP Center:
51 Zaca Lane, Suite 140
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
24-hour phone line: (805)545-8888
www.sarpcenter.org
The Women’s Shelter of San Luis
Obispo County
serves victims of intimate partner violence and child
abuse. Services include a 24 hour crisis line (781-6400), emergency safe house,
legal assistance, counseling, transitional housing, and case management. Services
provided to all qualifying individuals with sensitivity to race, age, gender, sexual
orientation, or disability. For more information visit us at
www.womensshelterslo.org
El Programa de Refugio para Mujeres ofrece servicios a víctimas de violencia entre
parejas y abuso infantil. Los servicios incluyen una línea de crisis las 24 horas
del día (781-6400), casa refugio de emergencia, asistencia legal, consejería, vivienda
de transición y manejo de casos. Los servicios se ofrecen a todas las personas que
califican con consideración a su raza, sexo, orientación sexual o discapacidad.
Para mayor información, vaya a www.womensshelterslo.org
The District Attorney's Victim/Witness
Assistance Center provides a wide variety of crisis and support services
to all types of crime victims and their families, including assisting eligible victims
with applications to the state for payment of crime-related expenses. In addition,
Center staff support victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process
by providing case status information and coordination of court appearances.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1--805-781-5821 or Toll-Free: (866) 781-5821
FAX: 1-805-781-5828
Email: victimwitness@co.slo.ca.us
Internet: www.slocounty.ca.gov/da