Helpful Resources
Product Defect Law
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Automobile and Big Truck Accident Law
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Nursing Home Abuse
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
http://www.canhr.org/
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
An informational website designed to help the elderly and their families
National Citizen’s Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
Elder Justice
This website highlights some of ACL’s efforts to build public and professional understanding about elder abuse and strengthen the social supports needed to prevent it.
Child Sexual Abuse
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. We promote programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Bulimia and eating disorders are often caused from child abuse. Suggestions on finding a therapist, lists of support groups, and post traumatic stress articles can be found here.
Survivors Healing Center
A non-profit organization providing education, information, referrals, high quality services and support to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and to their supporters. Located in Santa Cruz, California.
Megan’s Law
California Department of Justice’s Internet web site, which lists designated registered sex offenders in California.
Kidpower
Library of safety and self defense articles
California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board
Information on victim compensation, including eligibility requirements, covered crimes, and specifics on how to file a claim.
Klaas Kids Foundation
Provides information on sex offenders including Internet access to maps showing the location of registered sex offenders in California.
Office of the Attorney General, State of California, Department of Justice
Get information here on protecting yourself and your family from child molesters, as well as information on registered sex offenders.
Child Lures Prevention
Groundbreaking personal safety program based on the internationally acclaimed research of investigative reporter Ken Wooden
Psychologist Jim Hopper
Sexual Abuse of Males, prevalence, possible lasting effects and resources
General Legal Information
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
California Code of Regulations
http://www.calregs.com/linkedslice/default.asp?SP=CCR-1000&Action=HOME
Code of Federal Regulations
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collectionCfr.action?collectionCode=CFR
U.S. Code Collection
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/topn/
Other U.S. Personal Injury Attorneys
Williamson Personal Injury Trial Attorney
John Burton – Police Misconduct and Taser Abuse Attorney
Local Accident Reports
In our blog
Navbug reports
Report your own accident in Santa Cruz County here
Local Sites of Interest
Santa Cruz City Official Website
http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/