Victim & Survivor Rights & Services
Formed in 1988, the mission of CDCR’s Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) is to give crime victims and their families a voice. The formation of the office has laid the groundwork for enforcing victims’ rights and providing services.
California State Prison, Los Angeles County, (LAC) kicked off National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by handing out yellow ribbons....
Read More About Yellow ribbons commemorate Crime Victims’ Rights Week at LAC
Through CDCR’s restitution collection process, an average of $2.1 million in court-ordered restitution is collected monthly. In 2020, OVSRS disbursed...
Read More About Supporting Victims, Survivors: $16M in restitution
Since 1981, Crime Victims’ Rights Week has served as a reminder to renew our commitment to serving all victims of...
Read More About CDCR acknowledges National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2021
CDCR's Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) announced a new online service. Beginning July 27, victims and...
CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz asked all who work and live inside CDCR facilities, those in our headquarters and regional offices,...
This story will explore an innovative way CDCR helps to Inspire Hope for victims and survivors of crime by providing...
This story will explore ways that OVSRS partners with other divisions, agencies, advocacy groups, program providers, Governor Newsom and especially...
CDCR acknowledges and honors victims and survivors of crime each day, and especially during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW),...
Read More About Restitution $2M to victims, survivors in 2019
In 2019, the department made 36,237 contacts for services from victims, offenders and the public. OVSRS also registered 10,969 victims...
Each year during NCVRW, we recognize that community alongside hardworking staff, volunteers, partnering agencies and incarcerated people. Important victim-impact events...