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Domestic Violence Resources

San Diego Domestic Violence Resources

Being a victim of domestic violence can be a terrifying and lonely experience, but there are resources and programs throughout San Diego that offer information, counseling, legal assistance and support services for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. If you have been the victim of domestic abuse in San Diego, you can reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). For more information about how you can legally protect yourself against intimate partner abuse, call our experienced domestic violence attorneys at San Diego Domestic Violence Attorney, today at (619) 430-2355. The following is a regional guide for domestic violence resources in San Diego.

Domestic Violence Services and Shelters

Other Domestic Violence Services

Other 24-Hour Hotlines

Children’s Resources

Spanish-Speaking Agencies (Se Habla Español)

Military Resources

For referrals for family service and advocacy center serving MCAS Miramar, Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, MCRD, Sub Base Fleet and NAS North Island, call Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647, a 24-hour, non-confidential hotline. You can also call the National DV Hotline (800) 799-7233) or the confidential Family Justice Center Military Liaison (619) 533-3592.

Safety Planning

Take time to think about what steps you need to take to increase your safety and the safety of your children, whether you have recently left, are considering leaving, or are currently in an abusive relationship. There are also domestic violence advocacy agencies that can assist you in safety planning, including (800) 799-SAFE (7233), which will put you in touch with a confidential advocate or refer you to an agency that specializes in domestic violence. You can also contact the Domestic Violence Services hotlines listed above, or visit the National DV Hotline’s website for safety planning steps and ideas: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/

Jail & Prison Notification

If you were in an abusive relationship with someone who is currently in jail, you can register an email address and/or telephone number with VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) to be notified when an inmate is to be released, is pending release, or when the inmate is scheduled to be transferred to a facility in another county or state prison. Call VINE toll-free at (877) 411-5588 or register online for this notification at https://www.sdsheriff.gov/resources/victim-services. For a current custody status, visit “Who’s in Jail” at https://apps.sdsheriff.net/wij/wij.aspx The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office also offers an online resource providing information about an inmate’s scheduled court appearances: https://caseinformation.sdcda.org/

Ordering Copies of Police Reports

Victims of domestic violence have a right to one free copy of their police report. To obtain a copy of your police report, contact the responding law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the incident occurred via mail or in-person. You will be required to provide the following information to request a report copy: the names of the parties involved, the date and location of the incident, and the report number, if available. If you request the report in-person, bring identification with you.

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

There is no fee for filing a domestic violence restraining order, and you can get help with the restraining order application process from a no-cost domestic violence clinic. For an updated list of TRO Clinics and Family Law Facilitators locations and hours, visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov, click on the “Family” tab and then select “Domestic Violence.” For more information about seeking a domestic violence restraining order, visit www.sdsheriff.gov/resources/domestic-violence. It’s recommended that you arrive a minimum of two hours before the clinic closes, and are prepared to spend a minimum of one-half of a day to a full day at the court to obtain your domestic violence restraining order. You are encouraged to make child care arrangements, as space is limited at the child care facilities at each courthouse. To complete your restraining order paperwork, bring with you the following items, if available: The address for the person you would like restrained; that person’s date of birth; a physical description of that person; a copy of the police report, if applicable; and photographs of any injuries, if applicable.

Domestic Violence Shelters

There are shelters in San Diego County that are geared towards helping victims of domestic violence. In addition to housing and accommodations, most shelters offer support and information, counseling and legal assistance. For more information about domestic violence services and shelters, call one of the shelter hotline numbers listed above.

Safe at Home – Confidential Mailing Address

Participants in the Safe at Home program are provided a confidential mailing address, at no cost, so they can keep their home address private. This mail forwarding program allows participants to safeguard their home address when receiving first-class mail, filling out government documents, registering to vote, opening a bank account, completing a confidential name change, enrolling a child in school, getting a driver’s license, and more. For more information or to enroll in the program locally, call Safe at Home toll-free at (877) 322-5227 or visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/registries/safe-home.

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