Pamphlets

The District Attorney’s Office produces a wide variety of pamphlets to inform the public of its programs and services for crime victims and the community. Most pamphlets are published in English and Spanish; some are translated into additional languages. These pamphlets may be downloaded by clicking on the links highlighted below. Or they may be ordered by clicking here to submit an electronic request or calling the Bureau of Community Relations at 213-974-7401.

• Abolish Chronic Truancy (A.C.T.) – Describes the District Attorney’s early intervention program, which is proven to reduce chronic truancy among elementary school students by holding parents responsible.
  Website - English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Bad Check Enforcement – Explains the District Attorney’s program to assist businesses and individuals in obtaining restitution from bad check writers.
  Website - English Pamphlet - Spanish Pamphlet
• Crime Victims - Know Your Rights – Explains the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, victim's rights and lists victim centers.
  Website - English/Spanish Pamphlet - English/Chinese Traditional Pamphlet
• Domestic Violence – Includes resources and advice to help victims find a safe way out of abusive relationships.
  Website - English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Families Surviving Criminal Homicide – Assists survivors by explaining the criminal justice process and listing resources for dealing with issues unique to families of criminal homicide victims.
  English Pamphlet - Folleto Español
• Functions & Responsibilities of the District Attorney – Provides an overview of the District Attorney’s Office with an emphasis on its specialized units.
  English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Hate Crimes – Defines hate crimes in California, explains how these crimes are prosecuted and lists resources for victims.
  Website - English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Juvenile Offender Intervention Network (J.O.I.N.) – Explains the District Attorney’s alternative to juvenile court for young offenders charged with nonviolent crimes for the first time.
  Website - English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Marsy's Law – Highlights certain rights afforded victims under the California Constitution.
  English/Spanish Pamphlet
• Navigating the Criminal Justice System – Offers a basic review of the criminal justice system, defines key legal terms and provides resources for victims and advice for witnesses.
  English Pamphlet - Folleto Español - Korean Pamphlet - Chinese Traditional Pamphlet - Filipino Pamphlet
• Office Hearings – Describes the District Attorney’s program to informally resolve minor disputes out of court using trained hearing officers.
  English Pamphlet
• Prepare For A Career As A Deputy District Attorney –  Guides interested individuals through the process for becoming prosecutors or law clerks.
  Website - English Pamphlet
• Protecting Our Kids (P.O.K.) – Advises parents, educators and others how to safeguard children from predators and other risks associated with a child’s unmonitored use of the Internet.
  Website - English Pamphlet - Spanish Pamphlet
• Respecting Our Elders – Preventing Abuse – Addresses the growing concern over elder abuse by defining those crimes, explaining why they occur and how they may be identified and offering prevention tips.
  Website - English Booklet
• Stalking – Defines stalking in California, explains the role of the District Attorney’s Stalking and Threat Assessment Team (S.T.A.T.) and provides advice and resources for victims.
  Website - English Pamphlet
• Victim Impact Program (V.I.P.) – Describes the District Attorney’s program that assigns specially trained prosecutors to cases involving children, the elderly and other particularly vulnerable victims.
  Website - English Pamphlet

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