MEGAN'S LAW WEBSITE
Since 2004, the public has been able to view information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. Previously, the information was available only by personally visiting police stations and sheriff offices or by calling a 900 toll-free number. The law was given final passage by the Legislature on August 24, 2004 and signed by the Governor on September 24, 2004.
California has required sex offenders to register with their local law enforcement agencies since 1947. California's Megan's Law provides the public with certain information on the whereabouts of sex offenders so that members of our local communities may protect themselves and their children. Megan's Law is named after seven-year-old Megan Kanka, a New Jersey girl who was raped and killed by a known registered sex offender who had moved across the street from the family without their knowledge. In the wake of the tragedy, the Kankas sought to have local communities warned about sex offenders in the area. All states now have a form of Megan's Law.
The law is not intended to punish the registrant and specifically prohibits using the information to harass or commit any crime against a registrant (Pen. Code § 290.46.). Since 2004, the public has been able to view information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. Previously, the information was available only by personally visiting police stations and sheriff offices or by calling a 900 toll-free number. The law was given final passage by the Legislature on August 24, 2004 and signed by the Governor on September 24, 2004.
California has required sex offenders to register with their local law enforcement agencies since 1947. California's Megan's Law provides the public with certain information on the whereabouts of sex offenders so that members of our local communities may protect themselves and their children. Megan's Law is named after seven-year-old Megan Kanka, a New Jersey girl who was raped and killed by a known registered sex offender who had moved across the street from the family without their knowledge. In the wake of the tragedy, the Kankas sought to have local communities warned about sex offenders in the area. All states now have a form of Megan's Law.
The law is not intended to punish the registrant and specifically prohibits using the information to harass or commit any crime against a registrant (Pen. Code § 290.46.).
MARSY'S LAW
On November 4, 2008, the voters of the State of California approved Proposition 9, the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law, a measure to provide all victims with rights and due process. This webpage is for informational purposes only and is an overview of some of the key sections of Marsy’s Law. A full copy of the text of the Victim’s Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy’s Law (Proposition 9) is available from the California Secretary of State:
Marsy's Law
Marsy's Law Reference Card
INFORMATION FOR VICTIM'S OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence-English Click Here
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence-Spanish Click Here
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence - Armenian Click Here
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence - Tagalog Click Here
Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence - Korean Click Here
Sexual Assault Survivor's Bill of Rights - English Spanish Armenian Korean Tagalog
Date Rape Info Sheet
Date Rape Brochure
For more information on the YWCA of Glendale Click here
Information For Appealing a Court Decision-Victim's Rights Click here
It is the goal of the Burbank Police Department to ensure that crime victims and witnesses receive appropriate assistance and that they are provided with information regarding government and private resources available to them.
stop human trafficking
The Burbank Police Department is committed to cracking down on human trafficking. If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity and cannot leave - whether it is commercial sex, housework, farm work, construction, factory, retail, or restaurant work, or any other activity - call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the California Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) at 1-888-KEY-2-FRE(EDOM), or 1-888-538-2373.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Child Sex Trafficking Resources: English | Spanish
ELDER ABUSE INFORMATION & PREVENTION
Elder abuse is a rapidly growing criminal problem. As the baby boom generation grays and life expectancy increases, incidents of physical, emotional and financial abuse against elders are expected to increase unless steps are taken. Detection of abuse, neglect and fraud is critical. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, under the direction of District Attorney George Gascon, makes safeguarding our seniors and protecting them from financial, physical and emotional abuse a top priority,
For more more information on preventing elder abuse and resources available for victims Click Here
To view current fraud alerts, visit http://da.co.la.ca.us/community/fraud-alerts.
To view a pamphlet on tips to help prevent elder abuse in either English or Spanish, visit http://da.co.la.ca.us/safeguarding-your-future.
VINE - VICTIM INFORMATION & NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY
VINELink is the online version of VINE - Victim Information and Notification Everyday, the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day
PROTECTIVE ORDER INFORMATION
Click on the link provided for the most current information regarding the Los Angeles Superior Court locations at which litigants may seek assistance with completion of the necessary documents and file a request for a domestic violence restraining order. This information can be found on the Court's website at www.lacourt.org by clicking Self Help >Domestic Violence >Los Angeles Superior Court Domestic Violence Filing Locations and Cities.
FInformation for Victim's of Identity Theft Click here
Information for Victims of Hate Crimes Click here
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)
The Burbank Police Department will comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) and has established standards to prevent, detect and respond to sexual abuse, harassment and retaliation against detainees or prisoners in the Burbank Police Department’s Type I jail facility.
If you would like to report sexual abuse and sexual harassment on behalf of a detainee or inmate in the Burbank Police Department’s jail facility contact the Jail Manager (818-238-3048), Watch Commander (818-238-3130), City of Burbank Management Services (818-238-5026), or file a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing located at 611 West Sixth Street, 15thFloor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, or call 800-844-1684/800-700-2320 (TTY) or visit the Department’s website at www.DFEH.CA.gov. You may also file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission located at 255 East Temple Street, 4thFloor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or call 213-894-1000.
T-VISA
In October 2000, Congress created the “T” nonimmigrant status by passing the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA). The legislation strengthens the ability of law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute human trafficking, and also offer protection to victims.
Further information regarding applying for a T-Visa may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at 1-800-375-5283, or online at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/.
U-VISA
Temporary immigration benefits are available to aliens who are victims of qualifying criminal activity, and to their qualifying family members, as appropriate.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Victim Notification Program allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. Listed below is a universal resource locator for the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Notification Program. A victim or witness can simply click on the hyperlink and be transferred to a number of valuable services programs provided by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Further information regarding applying for a U-Visa may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at 1-800-375-5283, or online at http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / U.S. IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Victim Notification Program allows eligible victims and witnesses to obtain reliable and timely information regarding a criminal alien's release from custody. Listed below is a universal resource locator for the Homeland Security Investigations Victim Notification Program. A victim or witness can simply click on the hyperlink and be transferred to a number of valuable services programs provided by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
http://www.ice.gov/victim-notification/
THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM (CalVCP)
The California Victim Compensation Program can help pay bills and expenses that result from certain violent crimes. Victims of crime who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible for help.
For more info from the website, CLICK HERE.
Quick reference, CLICK HERE.