Web Links - Internet Resources for Our Clients
Web Links - Internet Resources for our Clients
At Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP we are result oriented, seeking, above all else, to help our clients stay informed and achieve their objectives in the most timely, economical and successful manner. The philosophy of the firm emphasizes an aggressive defense yet a caring response to our client's needs, as well as an extensive and creative approach, enabling our clients to successfully benefit from the firm's experience and long-term local presence.
We hope that the following web links may be helpful to you. If you know of a web site that we should add to our list or if you find a dead link, please contact us so that we may share those resources with our other clients and the public.
DMV - Traffic Violations
Traffic School Location List
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/ol/ol745.pdf
DUI - Drunk Driving
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.orgAl-Anon Family Group Headquarters
http://www.al-anon.alateen.orgAuto Insurance Specialists - A.I.S. Insurance
http://www.aisinsurance.comCalifornia DMV
Cocaine Anonymous
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"Cocaine Anonymous
FAA
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AIRMAN DUI/DWI PROGRAM - US Government site - Info for pilots re reporting a DUIFind a Treatment and Recovery Program in California
http://txworks.adp.ca.gov/tww.aspHealthtouch
Info on the effects of over 10,000 prescriptions and over-the-counter medicationsHowStuffWorks
http://www.howstuffworks.com/search.php?terms=alcohol
"How Alcohol Works"Marijuana Anonymous L.A. County North | L.A. County South | L.A. County East (Inland Empire) | Orange County
Narcotics Anonymous (800) TODAYNA (800) 863-2962 http://www.nar-anon.org/
DMV - Driver License Suspensions
AARP's Driver Safety Program - Helps older drivers brush up on their driving skills. And this class can qualify some participants for insurance discuounts (888) 227-7669 or go to: http://www.aarp.org/drive
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.California DMV - Driver Handbook http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/driver_handbook_toc.htmCalifornia DMV Offices
- http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fo/regions/california.htmDMV - California Department of Motor Vehicles - General Information - (916) 657-0214
DMV Traffic Accident Report form SR 1/SR 1A.
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/sr/sr1.pdfDiabetes OrganizationsDiabetes.net 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
Seniors Internet Resource Center http://www.dmv.ca.gov/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/WebMD - What is Dementia?
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.The list of DMV approved "Mature Driver Improvement Course" Providers can be found at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vehindustry/ol/md_programs.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://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1179.html
Drug Offenses
AA Meetings
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_find_meeting.cfmAlcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.orgAl-Anon Family Group Headquarters
http://www.al-anon.alateen.orgCalifornia 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 Proposition 36 - The Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act of 2000" - by the "Drug Policy Alliance"
Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.ca.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.
http://www.phoenixhouse.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/The Indiana Prevention Resource Center on-line dictionary contains more than 3,800 street drug slang terms.
http://www.drugs.indiana.edu/drug-slang.aspxMarijuana Anonymous L.A. County North | L.A. County South | L.A. County East (Inland Empire) | Orange County
Narcotics Anonymous (800) TODAYNA (800) 863-2962 http://www.nar-anon.org/
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://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDAHome.htmll
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/Substance Abuse Resources
- Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction (NIDA)
- SAMHSA's Quick Guide to Finding Effective Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment
- SAMHSA's Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
- SAMHSA's Health Information Network offers publications and materials on substance abuse prevention and treatment
- SAMHSA's Recovery Month program is a public education effort to bring more awareness of substance abuse treatment issues to communities
- SAMHSA's Recovery Community Services Program supports long-term recovery resources in communities around the country
- Medline Plus (NIH) offers a library of information on Substance Abuse
Find Treatment for Substance Abuse
Juvenile Crimes
Some Common Signs That Your Child is Using Drugs
http://www.teenchallenge.com
When children start using drugs and alcohol they usually exhibit many different signs which parents need to watch out for. How can you as a parent know for sure whether or not your child is in danger of falling into drugs?
"Is your Child Stealing" A Guide for Parents
http://www.mnyipa.org/order_stealing_booklet.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.
CHADD
http://www.chadd.org With over 20,000 members and over 200 affiliate organizations nationwide, CHADD is the leading non-profit organization serving individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - ADD - ADHD
California Law Enforcement Websites
http://search.officer.com/agencysearch/agencyresult.asp?state=CA
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
http://www.lasd.org/lasd_services/lasd_gnrlphone_no.html
Sheriff's station telephone numbers to locate a son or daughter who may have been arrested.
@gangwar.com Parent Resource Guide
http://www.gangwar.com/parent1.htm
A guide for parents and educators on the warning signs of gang activity, recommended reading & must see videos and available resource material.
Parenting With Dignity
http://www.parentingwithdignity.com
A resource where parents learn new, essential parenting skills and gives them the tools necessary to create an encouraging, and loving home for their children.
Administrative Office of the Courts Center for Families, Children & the Courts
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cfcc A new California Courts web site that provides information on family and juvenile law and the legal process.
Domestic Violence - Spousal Abuse
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP Domestic Violence Website http://admin.tsslaw1.lawoffice.com
Click to access our site devoted to our Domestic Violence Practice.
California Family Violence Referral Directory
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/cdic/epic/fvrefer/
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
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/
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.
Employment
Federal Offenses
United States Sentencing Commission
Health Care Fraud
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 ServicesGoldman 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://meganslaw.ca.gov/
Criminal Justice Statistics Center - California Dept. of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
http://ag.ca.gov/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
World Wide Web Virtual Library Men's Issues Page
http://www.menweb.org/
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/
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
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP
Theft Offenses Website http://admin.tsslaw2.lawoffice.com
Click to access our site devoted to our Theft Offenses Practice.
“Alternative Life Counseling Group for Theft Offenders”
http://www.theftla.com/
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.
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.htmWhy 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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