Butte County District Attorney - Victim Assistance Bureau

04/08/2025

In a moving ceremony this afternoon, the Butte County District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Bureau recognized five honorees for their outstanding courage and victim service in our community.

Two citizens, including survivor Jeremy Callen, and Feather River Adventist School Principal, Kathy Spiva, were given the Courage Award.

Three officers, including Detective Robert Kurtz and Detective Jack Ditty from the Chico Police Department, and Officer Paul Vue from the California Highway Patrol were honored with the Outstanding Victim Advocate Award.

From Butte County District Attorney, Michael L. Ramsey, "Our appreciation goes out to all community members, law enforcement, advocates and all those that assist victims of crime in accessing vital supports and services. My staff and I thank you for your efforts in recognizing the shared humanity of all victims and supporting each person's journey toward healing."



Butte County District Attorney's Office
Chico Police Department
CHP - Oroville

03/25/2025

Today, March 25th, the Butte County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution recognizing April 6-12, 2025 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Pictured is District Attorney Mike Ramsey receiving the proclamation from District 2 Supervisor Peter Durfee. We thank the Board of Supervisors for their recognition for those affected by violent crime in our communities.

12/13/2024

A message from the Feather River Adventist School and the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists:

The Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (NCC) has established the Feather River Adventist School Victims Fund to provide a trusted avenue for support. This fund is dedicated to directly supporting the students, families, and staff of Feather River Adventist School, all of whom have been deeply impacted by this senseless and violent act.

In alignment with our values and ethical stewardship, we want to clarify that this fund supports the entire Feather River Adventist School community, not just two specific families. If you wish to restrict your support to Elias Wolford or Roman Mendez and their families, you may indicate this in the check memo line or the notes section of the online giving form. Because NCC is a conduit for support, ensuring that 100% of the contribution benefits those affected, gifts are not tax-deductible.

Please visit the Feather River Adventist School Victims Fund Giving Link to contribute (https://nccsda.com/), or send your contributions to Northern California Conference, C/O Feather River School Support, 2100 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA 95661.

If you have questions, you can email our Director of Communication and Development, [email protected]. Your support will play a vital role in helping our community heal and rebuild.

12/11/2024

Anyone wishing to donate toys or gifts to the families of all the students at the Feather River Adventist School can do so by dropping it off at the Oroville Salvation Army location at 1640 Washington Ave. Other drop off locations can be found below in the press release issued today by the Butte County District Attorney's Office.

12/05/2024

Our hearts go out to the students, families, and friends in the community that were affected by the shooting that occurred yesterday at the Feather River Adventist School in Oroville. We are saddened that Butte County has experienced another traumatic event but are here to help offer resources and assistance. Please contact our office at (530) 552-5600 if you would like to speak to someone.

For any families of the students and school staff that are interested in more information about the California Victim Compensation Board, please go to: https://victims.ca.gov/for-victims/who-is-eligible/

If you're a parent or guardian wondering how to talk to your child about the event, some very helpful links can be found here:
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Publications-Research/Publications/Free-ASCA-Resources/After-a-School-Shooting

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/talking_to_children_about_the_shooting.pdf

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//helping_school_age_children_with_traumatic_grief_caregivers.pdf

To get compensation, a person must be a victim of a certain kind of crime. In some cases, a witness to a crime may be eligible for compensation. Family