Mayor's Office for Victims' Rights

San Francisco Rally Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Community leaders, advocates and survivors gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the organizations supporting survivors and calling for continued action to help them heal, rebuild and thrive.

News Coverage: SFPD Promises Reforms to Sexual Assault Investigations

Recent news coverage highlights the San Francisco Police Department’s promise to implement reforms to sexual ...

Mayor Lurie Celebrates New State Law to Support Domestic Violence Survivors

Mayor Lurie and Assemblymember Stefani’s Bill, Signed by Governor Newsom, Allows Prosecutors to Charge Violations of Protective Orders as Felonies in High-Risk Cases; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Investments in Housing and Services for Domestic Violence Survivors, Work to Keep All San Franciscans Safe

Newsom Signs Lowenthal Bill Enshrining Drink Spiking Protections for Californians

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1982 that requires bars and nightclubs to provide drink lids and drug testing kits on request.

News Coverage: State Funding for Legal Representation for Domestic Violence Survivors in San Francisco

Recent news coverage highlights Assemblymember Catherine Stefani’s successful appropriation of $1.5 million ...

Mayor Lurie, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani Announce State Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence, Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Stalking; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver a Safer San Francisco

Mayor Lurie Awards $30 Million to Expand Transitional Housing For Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Funding Leverages Proposition A Resources to Add Housing, Supportive Services; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Add Affordable Housing Across San Francisco, Support City's Most Vulnerable Residents