25 County Center Drive, Suite 218, Oroville CA 95965
Marsy's Law
https://oag.ca.gov/victimservices/content/bill_of_rights
Mission Statement
The mission of the Victim Assistance Bureau (VAB) is to reduce the trauma and frustration experienced by victims, witnesses and family members affected by crime through the provision of quality services, information, and support. Trained and experienced Victim Advocates can assist with a variety of services to aid in minimizing the trauma.
Program Services:
California Victim Compensation Board - CalVCB
CalVCB Application – Advocates can assist victims in applying for services available through the California Victim Compensation Board. These services include mental health treatment, medical/dental treatment, relocation expenses, loss of wages, crime scene clean-up, home security, and funeral/burial for eligible victims/derivative victims. CalVCB can provide compensation for these services to eligible victims who suffer injury or threat of physical injury as a direct result of a violent crime. You may apply online:
https://online.victims.ca.gov/
Applications submitted through the Butte County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Bureau are processed more quickly. Please call 530-538-7340, and an advocate will assist you.
Resource and Referral
VAB can provide information about social service agencies, therapists and others who can assist victims and their families.
Orientation to the Criminal Justice System/Case Status
VAB can provide information about the status of the case and victims' rights under Marsy's Law. Advocates assist in explaining the criminal justice system as it relates to the victim and their family, and provide information regarding locations, procedures and functioning of the local criminal justice system.
If the defendant is currently in custody at the Butte County Jail, please contact Victim Information & Notification Everyday, “VINE”, at 877-411-5588 or
www.vinelink.com to receive updates of offender custody status.
Court Support and Escort
Upon request, an advocate is available to attend court with the victim/family members to provide support and information.
Victim Impact Statement
Victim Advocates can provide an outline and sample impact statements for victims and their families. The impact statement is submitted prior to sentencing and provides the judge with valuable insight into how the crime has impacted the victim and their family. The Advocate helps guide the victim to ensure his or her voice is heard.
Click here for an outline for completing a victim impact statement.
Restitution Assistance
In California, victims have a constitutional right to restitution. Victims of crime have the right to request the defendant pay restitution for any economic losses incurred as a direct result of the crime. Documentation to support the losses can aid the judge in ordering restitution at sentencing. A Victim Advocate can help ensure the restitution request is accurate and submitted properly.
Click here for a checklist of economic losses most often requested in criminal restitution
Additional Helpful Links
Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
http://www.catalystdvservices.org/
For Chico 530-343-7711 330 Wall St., Suite 50, Chico, CA 95928
For Oroville 530-532-6427 1931 Arlin Rhine Memorial Dr., Oroville, CA 95966
Rape Crisis Intervention and Prevention
https://www.rapecrisis.org/
530-891-1331/ 2889 Cohasset Rd., Suite 2, Chico, CA 95973.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/victim-services/ or 877-256-6877.
VAB has a trained DV Victim Counselor and Victim Advocates to assist victims of domestic violence. They can explain the court process, assist in filling out CalVCB applications and provide assistance and referrals to other agencies that can also help victims of domestic violence.