Domestic violence resources

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office supports victims of domestic violence by serving restraining orders free of charge, operating a survivor restoration program, and sharing resources.

In this page:
Crisis lines and shelters

For a domestic violence emergency, call 911.

Domestic Violence Crisis Lines

W.O.M.A.N., INC. - (877) 384-3578

San Francisco Women Against Rape - (415) 647-7273

National Domestic Violence Hotline - (800) 799-SAFE (7233)

Emergency Shelters

Asian Women’s Shelter - (877) 751-0880

La Casa de las Madres

Riley Center - (415) 255-0165

Law enforcement and legal support

Law Enforcement

San Francisco Police Department,
Special Victims Unit - (415) 553-9225
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

District Attorney’s Office,
Victim Services Division - (415) 553-9044
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Legal Support

Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach - (415) 567-6255

Bay Area Legal Aid - (800) 551-5554

Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic - (415) 969-6711

Immigration Center for Women and Children - (415) 861-1449

Justice & Diversity Center of the San Francisco Bar Association - (415) 989-161

Additional resources

LGBTQ Support Services

Community United Against Violence - (415) 777-5500

Batterer’s Intervention

Glide - (415) 674-6195

POCOVI (Spanish) - (415) 552-1361

Notification of release

VINELink.com - (877) 411-5588 

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office cannot answer legal questions. If you have a legal problem, you should ask an attorney. 

CA Business & Professions Code Section 6125

Government Code 24004

San Francisco Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit

Address
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place, Room 456
City Hall
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone
(415) 554-7235

Email
Sheriff@sfgov.org