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Child Abuse/Neglect
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
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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.
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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
Are You Being Stalked?
(Separate Website)
Tips For Protection
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Asylum and Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights - Asylum Program
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Spanish / Español
Basic Questions and Answers for Non-citizen Survivors of Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
Can I get a restraining order even if I am not a citizen or legal resident? What are my legal options? Will I be deported if I take action?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
California Domestic Violence Court Forms
(Separate Website)
Links to California court forms online and a list of forms you might need.
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
California Sheriff Departments by County
(Separate Website)
In California, you must have your papers served at your local Sheriff Department before your Restraining Order can take effect.
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Can The Law Help Protect Me From Domestic Violence?
(Separate Website)
Answers to questions about surviving domestic violence.
By: The State Bar of California
Changing the Name of a Child
(Separate Website)
Includes: How do I ask the court to change my child's name? How much does it cost to change my child?s name? What if I don't know where my child's other parent is?
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Changing the Name of an Adult
(Separate Website)
Includes: How do I ask the court to change my name? How much does it cost to change my name? Why would a judge not let me change my name?
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and Employment: Paid Family Leave Benefits
(Separate Website)
By: Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and Safety Planning
(Separate Website)
Includes safety when going to court
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and the Military
(Separate Website)
What are the difference between the military and the civilian justice systems? What happens after FAP receives a report of abuse? What is a Military Protective Order (MPO)?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence and Tribal Law
(Separate Website)
What is the tribal legal definition of domestic violence? How can a protection order help me? Is my tribal order valid outside of the reservation?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Information
(Separate Website)
What is domestic violence? Checklist: Am I being abused? What is a protective or restraining order?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Information from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to domestic violence information including forms and referrals. It also contains information in Spanish, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Domestic Violence Online Court Forms
(Separate Website)
EZLegalFile is an interactive program that will help you fill out the forms necessary to request or respond to papers for a variety of legal issues.
By: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
(Separate Website)
A step-by-step approach and Frequently Asked Questions
By: Central California Legal Services, Inc.
Educate Yourself and Others About Rights Regarding Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley -- Legal Advocates for Children & Youth
Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
By: Break the Cycle
Glossary of Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Get a Restraining Order
(Separate Website)
What is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order? Do I need a lawyer? What if my abuser violates the Restraining Order? What is a Civil Harassment Order?
By: WomensLaw.org
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Spanish / Español
Immigrants & Domestic Violence: getting CalWORKS and other benefits
(Separate Website)
A link to information for immigrants escaping domestic violence.
By: California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative
Military Protective Orders
(Separate Website)
This page includes information about Military Protective Orders and their protection on military bases
By: WomensLaw.Org
Non-Immigrant Visas A-V
(Separate Website)
A glossary of all non-immigrant visas.
By: Immigration Equality
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
Restraining Orders Link - California Courts' Self Help Website
(Separate Website)
This is a link to the California Courts' Self Help Website page for domestic violence information.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Safe at Home Confidential Address Program
(Separate Website)
Safe at Home provides an official substitute address for victims of domestic violence and stalking to keep their assailants from finding them.
By: California Secretary of State
Safety Planning
(Separate Website)
A safety plan is a personalized and practical plan for reducing your risk of being hurt by your partner. It can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you are in danger.
By: Break the Cycle
Teen Dating Violence
(Separate Website)
California law distinguishes between teen dating violence and adult domestic violence.
By: California Women's Law Center
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