Eligibility Criteria
Who is Eligible?
You may be eligible for our services if you are:
- A direct victim of a violent crime that occurred within the last three years
- Survivor of a homicide (lost a family member due to a homicide)
- Age 6 and older
- A physical resident of Santa Clara County
- Not currently receiving counseling
Crimes covered include:
- Assault
- Child abuse
- Child sexual assault
- Child endangerment and abandonment
- Domestic violence
- Driving under the influence
- Elder abuse
- Hate crimes
- Homicide
- Human trafficking
- Kidnapping
- Murder
- Robbery
- Sexual assault
- Stalking
- Terrorism
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Other crimes that result in physical injury or a threat of physical injury to the victim
Individuals who do not qualify for services through the Center or do not need comprehensive support are connected to Victim Services Unit victim advocates and other resources.