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About Teen Dating Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Break the Cycle
Can The Law Help Protect Me From Domestic Violence?
(Separate Website)
Answers to questions about surviving domestic violence.
By: The State Bar of California
Child Abuse
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet describes the legal definition of child abuse and indicators for recognizing potential or existing signs of physical abuse, neglect and sexual abuse. It also describes how you can report suspected child abuse to the authorities.
By: California Attorney General-- Crime and Violence Prevention Center
Child Abuse and Neglect
(Separate Website)
Reporting Law
By: California Attorney General-- Crime and Violence Prevention Center
Child Protective Services
(Separate Website)
Information of Child Protective Services, the major system of intervention of child abuse and neglect in California.
By: California Department of Social Services
Child Protective Services Hotlines by County
(Separate Website)
If you need help, or if a child needs help, contact your local county welfare office via this list.
By: California Department of Social Services -- Children and Family Services Division
Fact Sheet: The "Right to Shelter" Law
(Separate Website)
The "right to shelter" law allows minors to receive residential shelter services without parental consent. This law can be used to provide a safe alternative for minors who are "on the run" from a harmful environment.
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth
Glossary of Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Guardianship Pamphlet
(Separate Website)
For Guardianships of Children in the Probate Court
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Juvenile Dependency System
(Separate Website)
This links to information on the dependency court system where child abuse and neglect cases are heard.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Legal Rights and Options for Runaway Teens
(Separate Website)
Things to know about running away from home.
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
Public Law Library of Orange County
(Separate Website)
Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Safety First!
(Separate Website)
A Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth Under 18
By: Legal Services for Children, Inc.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Teen Dating Violence
(Separate Website)
California law distinguishes between teen dating violence and adult domestic violence.
By: California Women's Law Center
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
(Separate Website)
What's Happening In Court?
(Separate Website)
An activity book for children who are going to court in California.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
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