Resource Library
The Alameda County Family Justice Center (ACFJC) has created this resource library for information, reference, and assistance to our clients.
Key topics:
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Violence
- Child Abuse
- Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse
- Human Trafficking
- Stalking
- Law Enforcement Resources
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors through the use of power and control tactics used by one person over another in an intimate relationship. Partners may be dating, married or not married; separated; heterosexual, gay, lesbian, living together or not living together. Such abusive behaviors can include pushing, shoving, slapping, throwing objects; choking, isolating you from your loved ones; being called names and threatening to hurt you. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, crossing all boundaries of culture, age, race, sex, education, and socioeconomic status. No one deserves to be abused, no matter what the circumstances.
Sexual Violence
Sexual Violence
Rape: an unwanted sexual coercion against someone. It is about power and control and is not about sex. It is largely an underreported violent crime that harms anyone, regardless of age, sex, race, class, sexual orientation and disability.
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC): As noted by ECPAT International in its information booklet on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), (CSEC) as defined by The Declaration and Agenda for Action against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children is the “…sexual abuse by the adult and remuneration in cash or kind to the child or a third person or persons.”
Child Abuse
Child Abuse
Child abuse is defined by the Penal Code as “a physical injury inflicted by other than accidental means on a child by another person”. In addition to physical injuries, child abuse also includes general and severe neglect, sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment and emotional maltreatment.
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse
The abuse of any person aged 65 or older is considered to be elder abuse while the abuse of a dependent adult between 18 and 64 years of age is considered to be dependent adult abuse. Older and dependent adults experience crimes that can happen to anyone, but crimes against these groups have harsher penalties.
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons or modern-day slavery, is a crime that involves compelling or coercing a person to provide labor or services, or to engage in commercial sex acts. The coercion can be subtle or overt, physical or psychological, and may involve the use of violence, threats, lies, or debt bondage. Exploitation of a minor for commercial sex is human trafficking, regardless of whether any form of force, fraud, or coercion was used. Human trafficking does not require travel or transportation of the victim across local, state or international borders.
Stalking
Stalking
Stalking is a series of repeated, unwanted actions that are intended to make an individual feel threatened or harassed, making him/her feel afraid or in danger. Such behaviors can include making harassing phone calls, appearing at work or home, leaving threatening messages or objects, and vandalizing property. Stalking is a serious and often violent crime and can escalate over time.
Law Enforcement Resources
Law Enforcement Resources
A list of various resources for law enforcement, including shelters and mobile response teams.