Resources for people involved in a school violence restraining order case
Legal resources
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Find information about where you can file or respond.
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Get legal information and help with your forms.
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Find a lawyer who can give you advice or represent you in court.
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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
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Get support, find local resources, and safety tips
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National Sexual Assault Hotline
Get confidential support at 1-800-656-4673
Chat 24/7 online or by phone
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Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC) – Hotline
Get support 24/7; text or call 1-855-484-2846
Turn in firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and body armor
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California Law Enforcement Agencies (including local police departments and sheriffs' offices)
Resources for victims of crime
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California Victim Compensation
Find out if you qualify and apply for compensation online.
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Find a Victim Assistance Center in your county.
Mental health support
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
Available Monday-Friday 7am - 7pm PST
Call 1-800-950-6264
Text NAMI to 62640
Email: helpline@nami.org
For help outside hours, text or call 988 (24/7). - National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988 Lifeline)
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Call or text 988
Chat 24/7 online
TTY: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
