A Message from California Secretary of State Debra Bowen
As 2010 begins, the continued economic crisis and a near-20 percent increase in domestic violence statewide have resulted in an increased demand for victim assistance and information. Read the entire message from California Secretary of State Debra Bowen.
Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.
Each January, the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) and the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) Office on Violence Against Women sponsor National Stalking Awareness Month to raise awareness of a serious issue that affects an estimated 3.4 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. Read more about stalking awareness.
Courts Implement New Name-Change Procedures
Safe at Home recently partnered with the California Judicial Council to implement new procedures and outreach efforts following AB 2304 (Chapter 586, Statues of 2008), ensuring Safe at Home participants are protected from publication of confidential name changes in any public forum, including the Internet and court calendars. Read more about the courts' new confidential name-change procedures.
Help Safe at Home Participants Stay Safe
By enrolling in California's Safe at Home program, a participant can exclude her or his residence address information from public records and receive mail-forwarding services. Read more about handling addresses of Safe at Home participants.
New Enrolling Agencies
Safe at Home partners with more than 225 state-designated nonprofit agencies to make program enrollment as easy as possible. Read more about the newest enrolling agencies.
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