Here are some of the crimes that the District Attorney’s Office is working hard to combat in the community. Learn more about how the these are affecting the community and what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Dangers of Fentanyl
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid that is 50-100 times stronger than morphine. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment of cancer patients, applied in a patch on the skin and absorbed slowly through contact. Because of its powerful opioid properties, Fentanyl is also diverted for abuse. All forms of…
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Ventura County Sexual Assault Kit Initiative
Gun Safety Information
Helpful Links
Family Justice Center Website
The Family Justice Center brings services, support and understanding to our victims, survivors and their families. It is both a center for healing and for creating positive changes for the residents we serve.
Environmental Crimes
The enforcement of California’s environmental laws is essential to protect human health, the environment, and the state and local economies. Fair and uniform enforcement of rules and regulations governing the environment benefits law abiding businesses, individuals, and improves the quality of life in our community. Deputy District Attorneys assigned to the Environmental Protection Unit prosecute…
Mental Health Resources
Meet the District Attorney’s Mental Health Team The Mental Health Unit is comprised of five attorneys and one paralegal handling mental health treatment courts (Mental Health Court, Mental Health Diversion, and Veteran’s Treatment Court), cases involving individuals that are incompetent to stand trial, gun forfeitures, and civil commitments.
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking can happen to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, sexual orientation or immigration status. Some individuals may be more vulnerable than others due to risk factors such as recent migration or relocation, substance use, mental health concerns, involvement with the child welfare system and being a runaway or homeless youth. Contrary to…
Notario Fraud
Click for English En California, es un crimen ejercer como abogado o dar consejo legal sin ser un abogado con licencia. Desafortunadamente, hay individuos y negocios que a menudo se dirigen a comunidades de inmigrantes asegurando ser abogados usando el título de “notario,” un término usado en otros países que se refiere a alguien entrenado…
Price Gouging
Keeping Safe
As we come together to keep our families and our community safe, it is important to remember that there are some unsavory profiteers willing to take advantage of this vulnerable time. Below are five common crimes that happen after a tragedy: Price Gouging It is illegal for people to raise costs more than 10 percent…