Resources for people involved in a school violence restraining order case

Legal resources

• Find your court

  Find information about where you can file or respond.

• Find a Self-Help Center

  Get legal information and help with your forms.

• Find an attorney

  Find an attorney who can give you advice or represent you in court.

• Find a mediator

  If it's safe, you can try resolving your case with the help of a mediator, a neutral person who is trained to help people resolve disputes. You do not have to participate in mediation, but if you do and aren't able to reach an agreement, you can still go to court and have a judge make a decision. Your court may offer mediation. Check your court's website for more information.

Domestic violence, sexual abuse, and stalking resources

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

  Get support, find local resources, and safety tips 

  1-800-799-7233  TDD: 1-800-787-3224

• National Sexual Assault Hotline

  Get confidential support at 1-800-656-4673

  Chat 24/7 online or by phone

• Stalking Hotline

  Get support 24/7; text or call 1-855-484-2846

Turn in firearms

• California Sheriffs offices

  Find the local Sheriff's office in your county to turn in firearms. You can also turn them in to local law enforcement.

Resources for victims of crime

• California Victim Compensation

  Find out if you qualify and apply for compensation online.

• Find a Victim Assistance Center in your county.

Mental health support

For mental health crisis support, text NAMI to 741-741 to chat 24/7

Call 1-800-950-6264 Monday-Friday 7am - 5pm PST