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.
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...
CDCR’s Office of Victim & Survivor Rights & Services has awarded more than $1.3 million in grant funds to vital...
Read More About CDCR awards $1.3 million in grants for restorative justice
CDCR will be awarding $2 million for a sixth round of grants meant to enhance innovative victim impact programs in...
Read More About CDCR accepting applications for grants for innovative victim impact programs
Crime victim and survivor services weren't always readily available but today there are many way to serve the community.
Read More About Timeline: Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services