Survivor Resources Hub

Use this webpage to navigate all of the local resources and services that are available to survivors in Isla Vista - you can pick more than one service, and you can change your mind at any time. Local resource options range from providing guidance with healing, learning about your options, taking legal action, and more. There is no 'one size fits all' approach, and we encourage you to choose the path that feels right for you.

We highly recommend connecting with a free & confidential Survivor Advocate as your first step in your journey. Advocates can provide you with guidance and inform you of all available options. Explore connecting with an advocate here

Who is a Survivor? *This link contains content of highly sensitive nature including sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harrassment, interpersonal violence, and stalking*

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Explore Local Resources:

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Connect with a Survivor Advocate and/or Mental Health Resources

A survivor advocate is someone who provides accompaniment, helps you navigate resources, and helps create a plan. Advocates are always free and confidential. We highly recommend connecting with an advocate for the first step in your journey.

Click here to connect with a Survivor Advocate

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Connect with IVCSD's Interpersonal Violence Investigator

Our interpersonal justice investigator investigates interpersonal violence crimes, and depending on mandates and/or survivors wishes, prepares a report for documentation only for submission to the District Attorney's Office. When choosing to meet with a criminal justice investigator, you always have the option to be accompanied by an advocate at no cost and with complete confidentiality.

Click here to connect with a Criminal Justice Iinvestigator

Connect with Survivors and Healing Professionals

Survivor healing professionals are trauma-informed practicioners who provide workshops or classes to support healing through a variety of modalities like yoga, art, sound healing, etc.

Click here to connect with survivors and healing professionals

About The Survivor Resources Hub

Goal: To expand awareness of local services for survivors and reduce accessibility barriers
Mission: To provide comprehensive survivor support and interpersonal violence prevention programs through education, community events, and awareness campaigns
Vision: Healing is not linear, neither are our local survivor options

At the heart of our mission is the Interpersonal Violence Investigation and Prevention Program, dedicated to providing support and resources for individuals navigating the difficult journey of healing from trauma. Our program recognizes that healing is a multifaceted process, and we offer a range of community resources tailored to different stages of recovery.