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CalVCB can help with bills and expenses that result from crime. </p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic7-1.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A person is pointing to a search bar displaying on their laptop." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/223/services/1132/" class="link-before no-underline">Search for registered sex offenders</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Check the database to get information about registered sex offenders by location.</p> </div> </article> </div><div class="col-md-6 m-t-md"> <article class="pos-rel h-100 d-flex flex-column transform-scale-1_05--hover transition-0_3"> <figure class="pos-rel border-0 pb-5 mb-5 pb-xl-5 mb-xl-4 pb-lg-5 mb-lg-4 pb-md-4 mb-md-4"> <img src="/images/topic7-2.png" class="img-fluid p-a pos-abs absolute-centered-x width-75pct square" loading="lazy" alt="A red map pointer is pointing to a location on an open map on top of a laptop keyboard." /> </figure> <div class="bg-white bg-gray-50-hover text-center p-t-xxl p-x-md p-b-md brd-solid-1 brd-gray-200 rounded-10 h-100"> <h3 class="h4 m-b text-left"> <a href="/departments/171/services/1188/" class="link-before no-underline">Inmate locator and records</a > </h3> <p class="m-b text-left gray-900">Search for information about inmates in custody, including location and admission date.</p> </div> </article> </div> </div> <hr /> <h2 class="lead m-t items-count" aria-live="polite" role="region"> 0 services <span class="sr-only">found</span> </h2> <div class="d-flex m-b-lg"> <label class="sr-only" for="searchbox">Filter by topic</label> <input type="search" id="searchbox" placeholder="Filter services" class="height-50 brd-solid-1 brd-color-light rounded-start flex-grow-1 p-l webkit-appearance-none" /> </div> <input type="hidden" id="defaultFilter" name="AgencyTags" value="Safety and emergencies" />  <cagovhome-filterlist data-search-input-id="searchbox" data-result-count-query=".items-count" data-filter-storage-key="service" data-row-filter-key="ServiceId" data-filter-trigger-selector="input#defaultFilter" role="list"><div data-row-key="1169" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/162/services/1169/" >Apply for Compensation for Crime-Related Expenses</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Victim Compensation Board</p> <p class="service-description">Were you a victim of crime? The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) can help. We can help pay bills and expenses that result from crime. Crime survivors who have been injured or have been threatened with injury may be eligible.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://victims.ca.gov/for-victims/how-compensation-works/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Apply for Compensation for Crime-Related Expenses</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1240" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/147/services/1240/" >Burn Permit</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection</p> <p class="service-description">Burn permits are available online and from CAL FIRE stations, for those burning within the State Responsibility Area. Be sure to check that you are both within the State Responsibility Area and that burning is currently allowed in your location prior to obtaining a permit. For information and permits required outside the SRA / CAL FIRE jurisdiction, contact your local city/county fire authority and regional air district. Violations of any Burning Permit Terms are a violation of State Law.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Burn Permit</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1136" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/180/services/1136/" >Calculate Your Earthquake Insurance Premium</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Earthquake Authority</p> <p class="service-description">Use the CEA Premium Calculator for a free CEA California residential earthquake insurance premium estimate. To purchase a CEA policy, you must contact a participating residential insurer.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/California-Earthquake-Insurance-Policies" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Calculate Your Earthquake Insurance Premium</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1170" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/175/services/1170/" >California Department of Insurance (CDI)</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Insurance</p> <p class="service-description">Today, California Department of Insurance, CDI is the largest consumer protection agency in the state. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. In the normal course of business, All of CDI's functions, including overseeing insurer solvency, licensing agents and brokers, conducting market conduct reviews, resolving consumer complaints, and investigating and prosecuting insurance fraud, are to protect consumers.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="http://www.insurance.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: California Department of Insurance (CDI)</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1188" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/171/services/1188/" >California Incarcerated Records and Information Search</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation</p> <p class="service-description">California Incarcerated Records and Information Search (CIRIS) results include name, CDCR number, age, current location, commitment counties, admission date, Board of Parole Hearing dates and outcomes for incarcerated persons currently in CDCR custody</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://apps.cdcr.ca.gov/ciris/search" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: California Incarcerated Records and Information Search</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1172" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/175/services/1172/" >California Senior Gateway</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Insurance</p> <p class="service-description">The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as: -Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect -Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams -Health Care Information -Your Rights -Other Resources Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR) and hosted by the California Department of Insurance. For more information about E-FAIR please visit the "About Us" page.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://seniors.insurance.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: California Senior Gateway</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1247" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/301/services/1247/" >California State Fire Training</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the State Fire Marshal</p> <p class="service-description">California State Fire Training (SFT) is the OSFM division that establishes, develops, and delivers standardized training and education for the California fire service. The State Fire Training website serves as a valuable resource and a one-stop-shop for all things related to the State Fire Training.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/state-fire-training" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: California State Fire Training</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1239" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/147/services/1239/" >Campfire Permit</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection</p> <p class="service-description">Campfire permits are available online or at any CAL FIRE, USDA Forest Service, or Bureau of Land Management facility in California. There are no fees for permits, however they must be available for rangers and other officials to check when camping. Be sure to check local restrictions as campfires may be restricted entirely in areas with a high potential for wildfire.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://readyforwildfire.org/permits/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Campfire Permit</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1155" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1155/" >Design and Construction Oversight for Schools</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Provides design and construction oversight for K-12 schools and community colleges.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/DSA/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Design and Construction Oversight for Schools</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1223" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/180/services/1223/" >Earthquake warning in California</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Earthquake Authority</p> <p class="service-description">Earthquake Warning California is the country’s first publicly available, statewide warning system that could give California residents crucial seconds to take cover before you feel shaking. To receive earthquake warnings, individuals and family members can download the MyShake App and ensure phone settings are adjusted to receive emergency alerts.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://earthquake.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Earthquake warning in California</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1250" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1250/" >eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The eVQ System is how hazardous waste handlers file the required ID Number Verification Questionnaire to maintain the active status of their ID numbers.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://evq.dtsc.ca.gov/Home.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: eVQ - Electronic Verification Questionnaire</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="71" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/171/services/71/" >Facility Locator</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation</p> <p class="service-description">California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation interactive map showing all CDCR facility for both adults and juveniles.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Facility Locator</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="27" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/215/services/27/" >File Discrimination Complaint</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Civil Rights Department</p> <p class="service-description">File Discrimination Complaint via CRD's online system. Please create a user account if this is your first time.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.calcivilrights.ca.gov/complaint-process/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: File Discrimination Complaint</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1142" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/251/services/1142/" >Find harmful chemical warnings</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment</p> <p class="service-description">The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment is establishing this website to provide the public with information on chemicals, products and locations often associated with Proposition 65 warnings. These warnings inform Californians about their exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Find harmful chemical warnings</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="31" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/147/services/31/" >Fire Information</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection</p> <p class="service-description">Find information on fires in California.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Fire Information</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1252" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/301/services/1252/" >Firewise USA®</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the State Fire Marshal</p> <p class="service-description">The Firewise USA® program, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), offers a structured approach for communities to enhance their wildfire resilience in California. This initiative promotes collaborative efforts among residents, local fire departments, and other key stakeholders to bolster the fire resistance of homes and surroundings. Integral to California’s wildfire preparedness strategy, the program is supported by CAL FIRE’s Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation Division, aiding communities in achieving Firewise designation.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/firewise-communities/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Firewise USA®</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1141" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/180/services/1141/" >Get a Premium Discount</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Earthquake Authority</p> <p class="service-description">CEA offers earthquake insurance premium discounts for older houses that have been retrofitted to better withstand earthquakes.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.earthquakeauthority.com/California-Earthquake-Insurance-Policies/Earthquake-Insurance-Policy-Premium-Discounts" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get a Premium Discount</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1173" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/239/services/1173/" >Get COVID-19 Information and Help</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Government Operations Agency</p> <p class="service-description">Official website for California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response daily updates and resources. Stay home - save lives. Find information and services to help you and help others.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get COVID-19 Information and Help</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1122" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/238/services/1122/" >Get Disaster Relief Assistance</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the Governor</p> <p class="service-description">Find information on how to access disaster relief services and information on ensuring your health and safety.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://immigrantguide.ca.gov/en/DisasterRelief/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Get Disaster Relief Assistance</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1248" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/301/services/1248/" >GOVMOTUS</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the State Fire Marshal</p> <p class="service-description">The GOVMOTUS system allows for quick and easy payment options for license application fees, license status lookups, complaints, and Building Materials Listings.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/govmotus-fire" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: GOVMOTUS</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1205" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1205/" >Hazardous Waste Tracking System</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS) is the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) data repository for hazardous waste manifest and ID Number information.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://hwts.dtsc.ca.gov/search" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Hazardous Waste Tracking System</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1246" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/301/services/1246/" >Information Bulletins</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the State Fire Marshal</p> <p class="service-description">Stay in the know with our latest news and information bulletins! Discover what's happening and be the first to catch the latest developments.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/resources/information-bulletins" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Information Bulletins</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="38" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/184/services/38/" >Locate Current Road Conditions</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Highway Patrol</p> <p class="service-description">For up-to-date information on current road conditions, choose from a list of CHP Communication Centers. The contact number below is for non-emergency situations.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.chp.ca.gov/traffic" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Locate Current Road Conditions</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="41" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/244/services/41/" >Look Up a Bill or Law</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California State Legislature</p> <p class="service-description">Search California Legislative Information and access California Law and Bill information including Legislative Publications.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look Up a Bill or Law</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="40" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/223/services/40/" >Look up Crime Statistics</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Justice</p> <p class="service-description">The California Attorney General (OAG) has the duty to collect, analyze, and report statistical data, which provide valid measures of crime and the criminal justice process to government and the citizens of California. The OAG's site contains crime data submitted by county and local law enforcement agencies, as well as current and historical publications on crime, juvenile justice, homicide, and hate crimes in California.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://oag.ca.gov/crime" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look up Crime Statistics</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="58" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/275/services/58/" >Look Up My Representatives</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Secretary of State</p> <p class="service-description">Use this online service to find your State Senate, State Assembly or United States Congressional Representative, as well as information on how you can contact them.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/who-are-my-representatives/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Look Up My Representatives</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1249" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/301/services/1249/" >Product Recall</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Office of the State Fire Marshal</p> <p class="service-description">The Office of the State Fire Marshal is your trusted source for the latest information on recalls related to a wide range of consumer products. Our commitment to safety extends beyond firefighting, encompassing the well-being of our communities in every aspect. Here, you'll find up-to-date alerts and comprehensive details on product recalls, ensuring that you have access to vital information to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/resources/recalls" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Product Recall</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1251" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/227/services/1251/" >Regulatory Assistance Office</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Toxic Substances Control</p> <p class="service-description">The Regulatory Assistance Office provides informal guidance regarding the management of hazardous waste, including compliance assistance, information, and research services. This is available to the generators, transporters, and facilities managing hazardous waste, as well as other government entities and the general public. If you can’t find answers to your questions, please contact us for assistance.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://dtsc.ca.gov/rao/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Regulatory Assistance Office</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="43" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/220/services/43/" >Release of Liability</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Motor Vehicles</p> <p class="service-description">Reporting the sale or transfer of a vehicle or vessel to the DMV does not constitute a transfer of ownership. The record is not permanently transferred out of your name until the DMV receives a completed application for transfer of ownership and payment of appropriate fees from the new owner. The vehicle record for International Registration Program (IRP) vehicles with IRP license plate number configurations may be submitted, however, the vehicle record for that license number will not be updated. When this form is properly completed and the information is recorded by the DMV, liability for parking and/or traffic violations and civil litigation resulting from operation after the date of sale becomes the responsibility of the new buyer.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/notice-of-transfer-and-release-of-liability-nrl/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Release of Liability</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1192" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/215/services/1192/" >Report a Hate Incident</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Civil Rights Department</p> <p class="service-description">All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://stophate.calcivilrights.ca.gov/s/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Report a Hate Incident</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1158" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/216/services/1158/" >Risk and Insurance Management</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of General Services</p> <p class="service-description">Provides risk management and insurance services to state agencies and other public entities.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.dgs.ca.gov/ORIM/Services" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Risk and Insurance Management</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1132" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/223/services/1132/" >Search for Registered Sex Offenders</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Justice</p> <p class="service-description">California's Megan's Law was enacted in 1996 Penal Code § 290.46. It mandates the California Department of Justice (DOJ) to notify the public about specified registered sex offenders. The California Megan's Law Website is a searchable tool to obtain information from the registered sex offender database. The information contained in the database is updated daily by law enforcement.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Search for Registered Sex Offenders</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1201" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/215/services/1201/" >Sexual Harassment Prevention Training</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Civil Rights Department</p> <p class="service-description">A course of videos and quizzes to help employees in the State of California prevent sexual harassment in the workplace</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/shpt/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="1137" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/256/services/1137/" >Start a Building Safety Project</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by Department of Health Care Access and Information</p> <p class="service-description">HCAI regulates the design and construction of healthcare facilities to ensure they are safe and capable of providing services to the public, and provides finance tools for capital projects. Find information on facilities, building plans and permits, seismic compliance, inspections, construction financing, and more.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://hcai.ca.gov/construction-finance/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Start a Building Safety Project</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div><div data-row-key="72" class="pos-rel" role="listitem"> <h2 class="lead bold m-t-0 m-b"> <a href="/departments/171/services/72/" >Visitation Scheduling Application</a > </h2> <p class="font-size-14 bold m-t-sm">by California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation</p> <p class="service-description">The Visitation Scheduling Application is an application that is offered as an additional service to help expedite and enhance the visitation process.</p> <a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-lg" href="https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/visitors/" >Launch service <span class="sr-only">: Visitation Scheduling Application</span></a > <hr class="m-y-md" /> </div> </cagovhome-filterlist> </div> </div> </div> </main> </div> <div class="section-understated"> <div class="container py-4 pb-5"> <cagov-feedback data-endpoint-url="https://feedback.innovation.ca.gov/sendfeedback"> </cagov-feedback> </div>  </div> <aside class="p-b-md p-t-sm section-standout site-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> About </div> <a href="/about/about-this-website/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> About this website </a> <a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16" >State careers </a> <a href="https://data.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16" >California data </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Support </div> <a href="https://www.sco.ca.gov/ppsd_cpod.html" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> State directory </a> <a href="/support/technical-help/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Technical help </a> <a href="/contact/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Contact </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Campaigns </div> <a href="https://registertovote.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Register to vote </a> <a href="https://saveourwater.com/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Save our water </a> <a href="https://www.caiso.com/informed/Pages/Notifications/Default.aspx" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Flex alert </a> </div> <div class="col-md-3"> <div class="h4 w-100 brd-bottom brd-highlight p-b" role="heading" aria-level="2"> Alerts </div> <a href="https://www.chp.ca.gov/Pages/Amber-Alert.aspx" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Amber alert </a> <a href="https://calalerts.org/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> Cal alerts </a> <a href="https://myhazards.caloes.ca.gov/" class="d-block no-underline m-y font-size-16"> My hazards </a> </div> </div> <a href="/website-accessibility-certification.html" class="no-underline font-size-14 d-block m-t-md" ><span class="ca-gov-icon-certificate" aria-hidden="true"></span>Website Accessibility Certification</a > </div> </aside>  <footer id="footer" class="global-footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="d-flex"> <a href="https://www.ca.gov" class="cagov-logo"> <img src="/images/cagov-logo-flag-gradient.svg?v7F3A" alt="CA.gov icon" style="aspect-ratio:43/27" loading="lazy" /> </a> <ul class="footer-links"> <li> <a href="/legal/conditions-of-use/">Conditions of use</a> </li> <li> <a href="/legal/privacy-policy/">Privacy policy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/legal/accessibility/"> Accessibility</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about/sitemap/">Sitemap</a> </li> </ul> <p class="text-right copyright"> © <span id="thisyear"> <script> document.getElementById('thisyear').appendChild(document.createTextNode(new Date().getFullYear())) </script> </span> State of California </p> </div> </div> <button class="return-top"> <span class="sr-only">Back to top</span> </button> </footer> </body> </html>

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