Resources & Information
RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS
- Alliance for Immigrant Survivors Standing Together: Sharing new AIS Resources and Policy Updates.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Know Your Rights. Material available in Asian languages.
- CAIR Know Your Rights. Material available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Farsi, Somali, and Urdu.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta:- Promoting Safe and Secure Shelters for all: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California Shelters in Responding to Immigration Enforcement.
- Promoting Safe and Secure Healthcare Access for all: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s Healthcare Facilities in Responding to Immigration Issues.
- Promoting a Safe and Secure Learning Environment for all: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s K-12 Schools in Responding to Immigration Issues.
- California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice – California Rapid Response Networks.
- Center for Law and Social Policy A Guide to Creating “Safe Space” Policies for Early Childhood Programs.
- CHIRLA Material available in English and Spanish.
- Comunidades Indígenas en liderazgo (CIELO) Know Your Rights in Indigenous Languages.
- Immigration Law Help Helping low-income immigrants find legal help.
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards.
- Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs – Know Your Rights Resources.
- National Employment Law Project – What To Do If Immigration Comes to Your Workplace.
- National Homelessness Law Center and Crowell and Moring LLP – ICE Raid Guidance for Homeless Service Providers: What to do Before, During, and After a Raid.
- National Immigration Law Center –
Resources
Public Counsel:- Nonprofit and Small Businesses Know Your Rights PPT Slides | Recording
- Annotated Form of Records Management and Retention Policy Link
- Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Through California Family Courts Link
- Work Authorization FAQ for Employers Link
US Citizenship and Immigration Services:
HOTLINES
- LA County Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7 Confidential): (800) 978-3600
- Domestic Violence Shelter 24-hour Hotlines (download PDF)
You may also contact any of the agencies on this list if you are interested in receiving training for domestic violence. -
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7 Confidential): (800) 799-7233
(800) 787-3224 (TTY) or text LOVEIS (capitalization does not matter) to 22522 *Msg & Data Rates may apply -
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7 Confidential):
Video phone (only for Deaf callers): 1-855-812-1001
Email: nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org - Parent Hopeline: 323-790-LADL (5235)
- LA County Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 540-4000 • (800) 272-6699 (TTY)
- LA County Elder Abuse Reporting Hotline: (877) 477-3646
- For LGBTQ-specific legal services to victims of crime:
- Los Angeles LGBT Center at 323-993-7649
Email: legalservices@lalgbtcenter.org - LGBTQ Center Long Beach at 562-433-8595
- Los Angeles LGBT Center at 323-993-7649
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) • https://strongheartshelpline.org/abuse
StrongHearts is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy. - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center (24/7 toll-free): 877-WAR VETS or 1-877-927-8387
- There are five Vet Centers located within LA County: East Los Angeles, Antelope Valley, Chatsworth, West Los Angeles and Gardena.
- Veterans, service members and their families can talk about their military experience or any other issue they are facing in transitioning after military service or trauma and get connected to their nearest Vet Center. See the Vet Center Readjustment Counseling Services Flyer (PDF).
RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS
LA County Domestic Violence Shelter 24-hour Hotlines (PDF)
Legal Service Providers
Comprehensive & up-to-date list (PDF)
updated 1/19/21
Safety Plan Guide from Sanctuary for Families (PDF)
Techsafety.org
Technology Safety is particularly important now
WomensLaw.org
Plain language legal information for victims of abuse for all survivors (not just women)
Cyber Abuse Toolkit
Nonconsensual Tracking & Personal Trackers: Resource Guide (PDF)
Family Law e-filing - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Superior Court of California, County of L.A.
New! rev. 10/28/21
VetCenter.va.gov
Veterans, service members and their families can get connected to their nearest Vet Center.
Workplace Protections for Victims of Crime
Brochure available in multiple languages
RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Los Angeles County Departments
- Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
- Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- Department of Mental Health (DMH)
Batterers' Intervention Programs
Reaching Out Booklet: Intimate partner violence information and resources
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV) Policy Council
Helpful Resources For Victims of Violence
- You are not alone, call any of the hotlines. See list here. If you or someone you know is in danger of immediate harm, call 911. ESPAÑOL.