Resources

We suggest the following publications for more information about child abuse.

• Cultural Considerations in Domestic Violence Cases: A National Judges Benchmark, published by the Family Violence Prevention Fund with a grant from the State Justice Institute. Download Digital Publication
• What You Need to Know if a Child is Being Abused or Neglected, published by the Center for Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, Seattle, WA
• When a Child is at Risk, published by The Center for Human Services, UC Davis Extension, University of California, Davis

We've compiled links to relevant California departments, partner entities and other useful information.

• Mandated Reporter Training for California Reporters
• California Department of Social Services
• Office of the Attorney General
• California Department of Education
• California Department of Health and Human Services
• California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
• Child Welfare League of America
• Community Care Licensing
• Governor's Office of Emergency Services
• Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families
• California Penal Code Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
  (To access the code, choose "Penal Code" in the checklist, then enter "Section 11164" in the text box. A list of codes will display. Choose "PENAL CODE SECTION 11164-11174.4".)
• Adult Protective Services (APS) County Contact Information
• California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) County Office Websites
• Services and Financial Support to low income Aged, Blind and Disabled