San Diego Family Justice Center
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Resources
- Asian Cultural Services
- City Attorney Advocates
- Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence (including restraining orders, child support orders, and divorces)
- Elder Abuse Services
- How to Help a Friend
- Information About the Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases
- International Law Enforcement Liaisons for Sexual Assaults
- Law Enforcement Agencies (Non-Emergency)
- Other Services
- Report Child Abuse
- Restraining Orders
- Safety Planning
- San Diego Domestic Violence Council
- Services for Victims of Rape or Sexual Assault
- Shelter Information
- Spanish Speaking Agencies
Asian Cultural Services
| Union of Pan-Asian Communities | (619) 232-6454 |
City Attorney Advocates
- Provide referrals, case stats and support to victims in criminal City Attorney cases including domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, same sex domestic violence, violations of restraining orders, vandalism or harassing phone calls
- Conduct criminal Stay Away Order assessments and make recommendations to the court (only a Judge can lift or modify a Stay Away Order)
- Provide resources and referrals for additional services (counseling, shelter, TRO)
- Conduct Risk Assessments
- Accompany client to criminal court hearings
- Instructions on how to reach City Attorney Advocates are in the volunteer area
| San Diego City Attorney's Office | (619) 533-5544 |
Civil Legal Services for Victims of Domestic Violence (including restraining orders, child support orders, and divorces)
| Center for Community Solutions | (858) 272-1574 |
| Legal Aid Society | (877) LEGAL AID or (877) 534-2524 |
| San Diego Volunteer Lawyers Program (The Volunteer Lawyer Program provides legal services to undocumented immigrants) |
(619) 235-5656 |
| YWCA/Becky's House Legal Services | (619) 239-2341 |
Elder Abuse Services
| Adult Protective Services (City) | (800) 510-2020 |
| Adult Protective Services (County) | (800) 339-4661 |
Family Justice Centers in San Diego County
| San Diego Family Justice Center (1122 Broadway, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101, Downtown San Diego) |
(866) 933-4673 or (619) 533-6000 |
Information About Family Law Cases
| Family Court Services - Downtown* | (619) 450-7888 |
| Family Court Services - East County* | (619) 456-4100 |
| Family Court Services - North County* | (760) 201-8600 |
| Family Court Services - South County* | (619) 746-6097 |
* Indicates Restraining Order Information
For 24-hour custody status of a domestic violence offender, call Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) toll free at (877) 411-5588.
International Law Enforcement Liaisons for Sexual Assaults
| San Diego County Sheriff's Department | (858) 495-5590 |
| San Diego Police Department, Criminal Intelligence (Liaison to Mexico) | (619) 525-8422 |
Law Enforcement Agencies (Non-Emergency)
| Carlsbad Police Department | (760) 931-2197 |
| Chula Vista Police Department | (619) 691-5151 |
| Coronado Police Department | (619) 522-7350 |
| El Cajon Police Department | (619) 579-3311 |
| Escondido Police Department | (760) 839-4722 |
| La Mesa Police Department | (619) 667-1400 |
| National City Police Department | (619) 336-4411 |
| Naval Criminal Investigative Services | (619) 556-1364 |
| Oceanside Police Department | (760) 435-4900 |
| San Diego Police Department Domestic Violence Unit | (619) 533-3500 |
| San Diego Police Department Communications | (619) 531-2000 |
| San Diego Sheriff's Dept. Domestic Violence Unit | (858) 974-2184 |
| San Diego Sheriff's Department Communications** | (858) 565-5200 |
** Covers unincorporated areas of the County, and contract cities of: Del Mar, San Marcos, Encinitas, Santee, Vista, Solana Beach, Lemon Grove, Imperial Beach and Poway.
Other Services
| Multicultural Storefront | (619) 531-1590 |
| Lesbian & Gay Men's Community Center | (619) 692-2077 |
| Men's Legal Center | (619) 239-5100 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224 (TDD) |
| San Diego County District Attorney - Victim/Witness Assistance | (619) 531-4041 |
Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases
| San Diego City Attorney's Office (Domestic Violence Unit) |
(619) 533-5544 |
| San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Family Protection Division (Domestic Violence and Child Abuse) | (619) 531-4040 |
| San Diego County District Attorney's Office - Superior Court (Sexual assaults not qualifying as Domestic Violence or Child Abuse) |
(619) 531-4040 |
Report Child Abuse
| Child Abuse Hotline | (858) 560-2191 |
San Diego Domestic Violence Council (SDDVC)
- Develops, promotes and enhances creative prevention and effective intervention initiatives which will reduce the amount of violence in intimate relationships.
- Works with local, state and federal resources, organizations, and survivors to respond to the crisis of domestic violence.
Services for Victims of Rape or Sexual Assault
| Coastal Location | (858) 272-5777 |
| East County Location | (619) 697-7477 |
| North County Location | (760) 747-6282 |
| San Diego County | (888) 385-4657 |
Shelter Information
| Animal Safe House Hotline (Temporary housing for pets of victims). Emailing is the fatest way to reach this organization as they don't staff a phone line. | foster@safehousepets.org |
| Becky's House/YWCA (24 hour hotline) | (619) 234-3164 |
| Center for Community Solutions - Project Safehouse | (888) 385-4657 |
| Center for Community Solutions (Rape/Domestic Violence 24 hour hotline) | (888) 385-4657 |
| Community Resource Center | (877) 633-1112 |
| Crisis House | (619) 444-1194 |
| Rachel's Women's Center & Night Shelter | (619) 696-0873 |
| Salvation Army Family Resource Center | (619) 269-1430 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission Women & Children's Center | (619) 687-3720 ext. 36 |
| South Bay Community Services | (800) 640-2933 |
| St. Vincent de Paul | (619) 233-8500 ext. 1214 |
| Women's Resource Center | (760) 757-3500 |
| San DiegoYouth Services | (619) 221-8600 |
Spanish Speaking Agencies
| Casa Familiar | (619) 428-1115 |
| Chicano Federation | (619) 285-5600 |
| Crisis Team | (800) 479-3339 |
| YWCA of San Diego County | (619) 234-3164 |
YWCA Legal Clinic
- Assists with family law issues, restraining orders, divorce and child custody/visitation.
- Please call for hours of operation.
| YWCA of San Diego County | (619) 239-2341 |
Additional Resources