Our mission is simple
Knowledge is Power.
Victims Unite LA is a coalition of community agencies dedicated to empowering crime victims and their families. We promote putting the needs of crime victims first.
Victims Unite LA supports funding and policies that protect victims and support their healing; and hold offenders accountable.
Victims Unite LA opposes funding and policies that violate victims’ rights; endanger crime victims and their families; and endanger public safety, our communities and our neighborhoods.
Knowledge is power and we aim to provide information on relevant issues, how these issues are affecting our community, and all upcoming community and victim events.
How we help
Stay Informed
Get Connected
As a victim the criminal court process can feel overwhelming and painful. Many complain that they don’t feel like they have a voice. VictimsUniteLA is a group of victims’ organizations that have banned together to ensure that victims are kept informed and involved in seeking justice for their loved ones.
Remain Supported
We provide comprehensive support services to all those experiencing or affected by abuse and violence. Support is provided to victims of abuse who are living in the community.
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“Being a survivor now, I realized I was not educated or aware about what being victimized was and how it impacted and affected people.”
– Survivor & VictimsUniteLA Supporter
Marsy's Law
As a victim or surviving family of crime you have constitutional rights afforded under Marsy’s Law. Knowing these rights and when they are triggered is crucial. Click the button below to learn about Marsy’s Law, what your rights are, and when you qualify for a Pro bono Marsy’s Law Attorney.
Maximize Your Voice
- We urge you to stay connected!
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- LA SHERIFF’S DEPT @LACoSheriff @LASDHQ
- LAPD @LAPDChiefMoore @LAPDHQ
- FOX LA NEWS ALERTS @BillFOXLA
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- When you post on social media make sure you use the hashtags
- #VictimsMatter
- #VictimsUniteLA
- When you post on social media make sure you use the hashtags
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- When you post, use photographs of your loved ones and victims
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- Invite all your friend and family to like and repost stories and photos with the pictures and hashtags.
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- Use VictimsUniteLA name in your tweets or posts:
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- “Because of new laws/policies, my child’s killer will be released early.”
- “Some only care about mass incarceration not mass victimization.”
- Write Letters and Emails
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- Write letters and emails often!
- Include photos of your loved ones or victims.
- Explain who you are.
- Give them Details of your case.
- Explain how laws/policies have affected your or your loved one’s case.
- MAKE SURE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AND FRIENDS WRITE LETTERS AND EMAILS TOO!
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- Write letters and emails to all Board of Supervisors or other elected officials
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- Let all elected officials know how destructive new laws/policies have been.
- Attached is a list of all elected officials contact info.
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- Contact the Media in SPANISH & ENGLISH
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- Contact the media and tell them about your or your loved one’s case and how destructive new laws/policies have affected you and the case.
- Attached is a list of all elected officials contact info
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- Keep a Log
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- Keep some kind of record of how many letters you’ve written and who you’ve sent them to.
- Photocopy or take a picture of all the letters you write.
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- Demand Change
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- You have a right to demand justice for your loved one.
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- Call elected officials and ask for meetings to discuss your case.
- Make sure to contact an advocate or support person so you don’t go to a meeting alone. It is your right to have someone with you at any meeting.
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Join a “Victim’s Group”
There are many victim/survivor groups out there, so there is a place for everyone! A few are listed below to get you started…-
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- Justice for Homicide Victims Lawanda Hawkins (310) 738-4218
- Justice for Murdered Children Lawanda Hawkins (310) 738-4218
- Crime Survivors Patricia Wenskunas 1-844-853-4673
- Parents of Murdered Children LA Chapter (310) 567-3540
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Remember: YOU HAVE RIGHTS!
Crime Survivors – www.crimesurvivors.org
Justice for Homicide Victims – www.justiceforhomicidevictims.org
Justice for Murdered Children – www.tinyurl.com/46237bbf
Parents of Murdered Children – LA Chapter – www.pomcla.org