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DMV - Traffic Violations
California DMV – Vehicle Code (A very lengthy document – you may wish to use the “Search” function of the main DMV site)
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/vcpdf/vehcode.pdf
Traffic School Location List
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol745.pdf
DUI - Drunk Driving
San Diego DUI Lawyer http://www.sandiegocriminaldefense.com
San Diego attorney specializing in criminal defense and DUI defense.*
California DMV http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs69duichart.htm
Alcohol Impairment Charts - Find the chart that includes your weight. Look at the total number of drinks you have had and compare that to the time shown. You can quickly tell if you are at risk of being arrested.*
California DMV
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htm
Driver Handbook - Actions Resulting in Loss of License - Drinking / Driving or Boating - "Some Basic Facts"
California DMV http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs71thru76.htm#points
Negligent Operator - Points, Hearings, Guidelines and Sanctions
Recovery - AA meeting directory.
http://www.recovery.org/aa/
Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca.org/
Auto Insurance Specialists - A.I.S. Insurance
http://www.aisinsurance.com
Progressive Insurance
http://www1.progressive.com
FAAhttp://asi.faa.gov/duidwi/faq.htm
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRMAN DUI/DWI PROGRAM - US Government site - Info for pilots re reporting a DUI
Find a Treatment and Recovery Program in California
http://txworks.adp.ca.gov/tww.asp
AvStop http://avstop.com/Legal/DWIIndex.html AVIATION Magazine - DUI and How It Affects Your Pilot's License
Healtouch http://www.healthtouch.com/level1/p_dri.htm
Info on the effects of over 10,000 prescriptions and over-the-counter medications
Alcohol Programs - Mandatory DUI alcohol programs (90 days or 6,18, 30 months) See provider list at:
http://www.dui-help.com/fopnumbers.html
NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/bacreport.html
Drivers with a high Blood Alcohol Level or who refuse a chemical test face additional penalties. See NHTSA Computing a BAC
Article: DMV Safe Driving Tool for New Teen Drivers and their Parents http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/newsrel/2002six.htm
As part of its continuing efforts to combat teenage drinking and driving, the California State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today a new partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the Ventura County Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. The distribution of 2,500 copies of an interactive CD-ROM called "The Key" which is designed to open a dialogue between parents and their children about the consequences of drinking and driving.
The Betty Ford Center http://www.bettyfordcenter.org
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
HowStuffWorks
http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=alcohol "How Alcohol Works"
The Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) has an article entitled “You Drink You Lose” on the costs related to a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) which can easily exceed $10,000.00.
AAA also has an online brochure entitled “A DUI Arrest Could Ruin Your Summer – Free Auto Club Brochure Explains California DUI Laws”
DMV - Driver License Suspensions
DMV - California Department of Motor Vehicles
- General Information - 916-657-0214
http://www.dmv.ca.gov
California
DMV - Driver Handbook -
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htm
California DMV
Offices
- http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/regions/california.htm
Seniors Internet Resource Center
This site lists a large number of links which may be of interest to seniors.
Because of its breadth, some of the links may be more interesting than others.
http://www.wiredseniors.com/ageofreason/
The Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/ A national network of chapters and the largest national
voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's
and helping those affected by the disease. The Alzheimer's Association is
here to help. This site is your gateway to a wealth of information. Call them
at (800) 272-3900 if you have more questions - and they'll help you find the
answers.
WebMD - What
is Dementia?
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1626.50835 Dementia is the loss of
mental functions -- such as thinking, memory, and reasoning -- that is severe
enough to interfere with a person's daily functioning. Dementia is not a disease
itself, but rather a group of symptoms that are caused by various diseases
or conditions. Symptoms can also include changes in personality, mood, and
behavior. In some cases, the dementia can be treated and cured because the
cause is treatable.
Diabetes Organizations
http://www.diabetesnet.com/organiz.php This directory lists voluntary,
governmental, and private organizations involved in diabetes-related activities.
Some organizations offer services to people with diabetes and their families
and friends.
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/epilepsy.htm
The list of DMV approved "Mature
Driver Improvement Course" Providers can be found at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/md_programs.htm
California
DMV - Driver Handbook - Actions Resulting in Loss of License - Drinking
/ Driving or Boating - "Some Basic Facts" http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs68thru70.htm
For more information about travel and driver
licensing requirements outside of the US, visit the US
State Department Road Safety Overseas website at: http://travel.state.gov/road_safety.html
DMV Traffic Accident
Report form SR 1/SR 1A.
http://www.ca.dmv.gov/forms/sr/sr1.pdf
Auto Insurance Specialists - A.I.S.
Insurance
http://www.aisinsurance.com
Progressive Insurance
http://www1.progressive.com
Drug Offenses
“California Proposition 36 – The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000” - by the “Drug Policy Alliance”
AA Meetings
http://www.recovery.org/aa/
California Codes
- An easy to use site to look up all 29 California Codes and the Constitution
as well as a listing of other state and federal sites. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
California Department
of Justice "Stop Drugs - Prevention" http://www.stopdrugs.org/prevention.html
Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca.org/
EGetgoing.com - A California
company that enables alcohol and drug users to participate in group therapy
over the internet. http://www.egetgoing.com
FreeAdvice - Easy to understand
legal info in over 100 topics. Voted "extremely useful" consumer
legal Web site by USA Today. http://www.freeadvice.com
HowStuffWorks
- Drugs and Medicines
http://www.howstuffworks.com/category-drugs.htm
The Indiana Prevention
Resource Center on-line dictionary contains more than 3,800 street
drug slang terms.
http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/slang/home.html
Support Path - links to
1000's of Internet resources for support related groups, organizations and
information on over 300 health, personal and relationship topics. http://www.supportpath.com
Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration, Tips for Teens: The Truth
About Club Drugs http://store.health.org/
DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information
and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment
options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help
groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
www.drughelp.org
National Institute on
Drug Abuse - Information on Common Drugs of Abuse http://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDAHome.htmll
Juvenile Crimes
Domestic Violence - Spousal Abuse
Elder
Abuse - Safe Seniors Project - http://www.safeseniors.org
The purpose of the program is to assist the adult children of elders, caretakers,
or persons who are in a position of trust with elders to improve care for
elders and ensure that the elders are not being abused or neglected.
Oak
Trees - http://www.oaktrees.org/elder/
Elder Abuse Prevention: Information and Resource Guide of the East Bay (CA).
California
Family Violence Referral Directory
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ps/cdic/epic/html/dv_directory.htm
By county, a listing of Domestic Violence referrals to shelters, legal assistance,
batterer's programs and much more. Provided by the Epidemiology and Prevention
for Injury Control Branch (EPIC), a division on the Department of Health Services
Goldman
Institute on Aging http://www.gioa.org/
The Goldman Institute's Elder Abuse Prevention Program also heads up the San
Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention, a network of agencies in
San Francisco who are concerned about the growing problem of elder abuse.
California's
New Program - SAFE AT HOME
http://www.ss.ca.gov/safeathome
The website contains a listing of all California counties and the agencies
victims can contact to enroll in the program. In California victims can contact
their local domestic violence facilities about enrolling in this free mail-forwarding
service. The Secretary of State's office is designated by participants as
the "agent for service of process and mail receipt."
California
Courts Self Help Center - Domestic Violence
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/dv/
In this section, you can find free and low-cost help in domestic violence
cases, hotlines and other resources, resources to help children and teens,
and guides to help you apply for a restraining order or respond to a request
for a restraining order. On line access to Instructions and Forms for Use
in Domestic Violence Prevention Act (Restraining Order) Cases.
California
Family Violence Referral Directory
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/ps/cdic/epic/html/dv_directory.htm
A listing by county of Domestic Violence referrals to shelters, legal assistance,
batterer's programs and much more. Provided by the Epidemiology and Prevention
for Injury Control Branch (EPIC), a division on the Department of Health Services
Employment
Legal Employment Search Site
Emplawyernet
FindLawJob
Hieros Gamos – Legal and Lawyer Employment Center
Law.com Lawjobs
Attorney Job Store
Federal Offenses
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Federal Sentencing Table
U.S. Code
U.S. Constitution
Federal Courts
United States Sentencing Commission
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Judicial Center
U.S. Courts – California Central District/
United States Criminal Code
Health Care Fraud
Elder Abuse - Safe Seniors Project
The purpose of the program is to assist the adult children of elders, caretakers, or persons who are in a position of trust with elders to improve care for elders and ensure that the elders are not being abused or neglected.
Oak Trees
Elder Abuse Prevention: Information and Resource Guide of the East Bay (CA).
California Family Violence Referral Directory
By county, a listing of Domestic Violence referrals to shelters, legal assistance, batterer's programs and much more. Provided by the Epidemiology and Prevention for Injury Control Branch (EPIC), a division on the Department of Health Services
Goldman Institute on Aging
The Goldman Institute's Elder Abuse Prevention Program also heads up the San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention, a network of agencies in San Francisco who are concerned about the growing problem of elder abuse.
Sex Crimes
California
Dept. of Justice
- Office of the Attorney General - Info on Megan's Law
http://www.CAAG.state.ca.us/megan
Criminal
Justice Statistics Center - California Dept. of Justice - Office of
the Attorney General
http://www.CAAG.state.ca.us/cjsc
About.Com
- Crime and Punishment Page - Current criminal law info and news
http://www.crime.about.com
SexCriminals.com
is a source for news and information related to sex offenders, Megan's law,
sex crimes and sex offender registry listings and Sex Crimes Information
http://www.sexcriminals.com
MegaLaw
- CA criminal law info.
http://www.Megalaw.com/ca/top/cacriminal.php
Article:
"How To Survive in Prison as an Innocent Man Convicted of a Sex Crime"
http://www.ipt-forensics.com/journal/volume9/j9_3_6.htm
World
Wide Web Virtual Library Men's Issues Page
http://www.vix.com/pub/men/ The site maintains a comprehensive reference
list of men's movement organizations, books, periodicals, web links and other
related sources.
California
Coalition on Sexual Offending http://www.ccoso.org/index.html
The Coalition was founded in 1986 in response to California's growing need
for a formally structured resource for professionals working with persons
involved in the commission of rape, child sexual abuse, incest, and other
forms of sexual assault. Coalition members represent law enforcement, criminal
justice, mental health, probation, parole, and other community services dedicated
to addressing complex issues related to sex crimes and sexual deviance.
Article:
Investigating Child Sexual Abuse Allegations - Do Experts Agree on
Anything? By Susan J. Sachsenmaier http://www.aaets.org/arts/art50.htm
Association
for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers http://www.atsa.com/
A non-profit, interdisciplinary
organization, ATSA was founded to foster research, facilitate information
exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of
professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation
and treatment.
Theft - Shoplifting - Burglary
“Alternative Life Counseling Group for Theft Offenders” http://www.ca-theftprevention.org A non-profit organization which provides theft prevention counseling which may be accepted by the courts as an alternative to conviction or jail.
A non-profit organization which provides theft prevention counseling which may be accepted by the courts as an alternative to conviction or jail.
Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft
This site is maintained by the Federal Trade Commission. More information has been to the site regularly, including government reports and Congressional testimony, law enforcement updates, and links to other sites with helpful information about identity theft.
The Psychology of Stealing
A manual for professional counselors, psychologists, therapists, social workers, practitioners, school counselors/psychologists, judges, probation and corrections officers. Authored by Steven Houseworth, MA, a practicing juvenile justice counselor for the past 25 years. He is a co-founder of "THEFT TALK" Counseling Service Inc., a Masters level Counseling Psychology graduate of Lewis & Clark College, an American Psychological Association affiliate member and college instructor. Mr. Houseworth has specialized in theft offender counseling for the past 21 years.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation with more than 10,000 members, is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. Founded by a group of individuals with OCD in 1986, the mission of the OCF is to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to support research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.
Mental Health Net - Kleptomania Symptoms
Recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. Increasing sense of tension immediately before committing the theft. Pleasure, gratification, or relief at the time of committing the theft. The stealing is not committed to express anger or vengeance and is not in response to a delusion or a hallucination.
"Is your Child Stealing" A Guide for Parents
http://www.mnyipa.org/stealing.htm
Why do kids steal? What "signs" should parents look for to figure out if their child is stealing? What to do/not do if your child's been stealing? What can parent(s) do to help the child learn from the experience and stop the behavior. Where can parent(s) go for additional help.
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