Victims Service Program

Mission Statement

The mission of Cheehuun ‘Ervra (the “Program”) is to ensure the rights of all individuals to a safe and secure environment and to empower those who are being oppressed by reducing trauma and ending revictimization in the protection of future generations.

About the Program

The Program is comprised of an Attorney and Legal Advocate who provides access to services that enhance victim safety and to identify and work to resolve problems that may impede victim/survivors’ access to resources in the social services network, civil and criminal justice system, and other systems.

All of the services of the Program are cost-free and there are no income guidelines. The primary service area will be for all victims/survivors at risk or suffering from incidents of crime residing within the exterior boundaries of the Morongo Indian Reservation. The Program can also provide general information and referrals to individuals for services located in other counties or tribal nations.

Are you a victim of a crime?

Our program can provide victims of crime with a forum to express how they feel about what has happened to them.

You may be eligible for assistance if you are:
Primary Victim – you have been injured by an act of violence, including while trying to assist a victim or prevent a violent crime from occurring;
Secondary Victim – you were injured through witnessing an act of violence, or you are a parent or guardian injured as a result of learning about an act of violence committed against your child; or
Related Victim – you were a close family member, dependent, or a person who had an intimate relationship with a person who died as a result of an act of violence.

An injury can be physical or psychological, including the worsening of an existing psychological illness. It does not include injury from property loss or damage.