The California Victim Compensation Program

(CalVCP) has additional applications and outreach publications in 13 of the most common languages spoken in the state. Languages in addition to English include Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, Lao, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog. Forms and publications can be located on the California Victim Compensation Board website.

The Marin County District Attorney’s Office provides information and help with crisis counseling, funeral arrangements, witness relocation, potential assistance with crime-related medical expenses and attorney’s fees.

Marin County District Attorney’s Victim Services

For more information contact:

Victim Witness Services

3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 145

San Rafael, CA 94903

Open Monday-Friday:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone: (415) 473-6450
Fax: (415) 473-3719

If you or someone you know is a victim of suspected child abuse, please call Children and Family Services at 415-473-7153 to make a report.

Novato Police officers are available, 24/7 to investigate suspected abuse. To make a report, community members may come to the police station or call 415-897-4361.

To learn more about the Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center, which is partially funded through community donations, visit their website and check out their brochure below.