Safety Resources
What to do if you are targeted, and where to turn: self-defense, community security, legal help, mental health, and who to call, curated for Jewish Los Angeles.
Emergency Contacts
SCN Threat Line
securecommunitynetwork.org/report
If It Just Happened
Four Steps, in Order
When you have just been targeted it is hard to think clearly. Follow these in sequence.
Get to Safety
If you are in danger, call 911 first. Move to a public or secure place. Your safety comes before anything else.
Document It
Photograph damage and screenshot threats before they are deleted. Note the date, time, and exact location while it is fresh.
Report It
File with LAPD (911 or non-emergency), then report to ADL and SCN so it enters the community record and threat picture.
Get Support
You have legal options and trauma support. Use the Legal Help and Mental Health resources below when you are ready.
Self-Defense
Krav Maga in Los Angeles
Krav Maga is the Israeli Defense Forces' close-contact system, practical, fast to learn, and built around real-world threat scenarios. These LA studios have active Jewish community ties and beginner courses.
Krav Maga Worldwide by KLR
5551 Balboa Blvd, Encino · San Fernando Valley
Official Krav Maga Worldwide licensee. Took over the Sherman Oaks KMW program in June 2026 and runs the full KMW curriculum with certified black-belt instructors.
Visit WebsiteKMG Los Angeles (Krav Maga Global)
West Los Angeles · Westside LA
KMG curriculum: civilian, law enforcement, and military-grade self-protection.
Visit WebsiteFit & Fearless, Studio City
Studio City · San Fernando Valley
Mixed self-defense with Krav Maga and defensive tactics. Women-focused classes available.
IKMF Los Angeles
Greater Los Angeles · Multiple locations
IKMF-certified instruction from one of the original Israeli Krav Maga federations.
Visit WebsiteHeads up: the Krav Maga Worldwide training centers run directly by KMW Los Angeles closed on 31 May 2026. The programs did not stop, they moved to licensee and partner locations, so call ahead before showing up at an address you find in an older listing.
Also worth knowing: many JCCs run self-defense workshops. The Westside JCC and Valley Alliance JCC both offer periodic Krav Maga and personal safety programs, check their schedules directly.
Community Security
Security Organizations
These organizations track threats, coordinate with law enforcement, and provide real security infrastructure. If you witness a threat, report it here in addition to LAPD.
Secure Community Network (SCN)
NationalADL Los Angeles
Los AngelesChabad Shomrim Safety Patrol
Community PatrolLegal Resources
Legal Help
Hate crimes are criminal offenses in California. If you were targeted, you have legal options, and several organizations provide free or low-cost help.
StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Center
ADL Legal Affairs
ACLU of Southern California
California DOJ, Civil Rights Division
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
If You're Targeted, Save This Evidence
Preserve these before anything gets deleted, they strengthen a police report, an ADL complaint, or a legal case:
- Screenshots of online harassment before deletion
- Photos of vandalism or physical damage
- Dates, times, and locations of each incident
- Names or descriptions of witnesses
- Any police report numbers
- Correspondence with the perpetrator, if known
Mental Health
Support After an Incident
Being targeted for who you are is traumatic. These organizations offer Jewish community-aware counseling and crisis support in Los Angeles.
Jewish Family Service of LA
JFS Crisis Line
NCJW Los Angeles
Online Safety
Protecting Yourself Online
If You Are Targeted Online
- Screenshot everything before reporting; platforms remove content fast
- Report to the platform and to ADL's Online Hate reporting tool
- If threats are credible, report to the FBI's IC3
- Lock down social profiles: go private, remove location data
- Contact SCN if threats are coordinated or involve doxxing
Preventive Steps
- Remove your home address from data-broker sites (DeleteMe, Kanary)
- Use a PO box or mail forwarding for Jewish-org memberships
- Enable two-factor authentication everywhere
- Search yourself to see what is publicly visible
- Be mindful about what you post near Jewish institutions
SafeJew does not provide direct security services. These resources are curated for informational purposes. In an emergency, always call 911 first.
Experienced an Incident?
Reporting it builds the community data record and helps identify the patterns that protect others. It takes two minutes.