California Resources
Legal / Registry Info
Official California DOJ FAQ on the 2017 Tiered Registry Law (SB 384, effective Jan. 2021): tier 1 (10 yrs) and tier 2 (20 yrs) registrants may petition the superior court for removal after their minimum period; tier 3 remains lifetime.
oag.ca.gov
CA DOJ’s official public registry, updated daily. Search by name, address, zip, or nearby landmark.
meganslaw.ca.gov
State board (created 2006) that sets policy recommendations, certifies treatment providers, and publishes annual reports on registrant statistics and management practices.
casomb.org
Therapy / Counseling
Statewide professional association for sex offense treatment/management providers; publishes ongoing commentary on CASOMB policy (e.g. a 2023 critique of CASOMB’s youth guidelines).
ccoso.org
orangepsych.com
The Counseling & Psychotherapy Center Inc. offers a variety of specialized sex offender treatment programs throughout the state of California. Visit their website to find a location nearest you.
cpcamerica.com
Sharon O’Hara, MFT offers counseling for sex addicts and their families. She is located in Torrance, California.
sharonohara.com
Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in South Pasadena, California. She has been working in the field of child abuse for 27 years as a researcher, trainer and clinician. For the past 22 years, Dr. Johnson has provided highly specialized treatment for children 12 and younger with sexual behavior problems.
tcavjohn.com
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Housing
National site run by a registrant advocate; maintains an A-Z, state-by-state list of housing agencies willing to work with people impacted by sex offenses.
oncefallen.com
Employment
LA-based nonprofit helping economically disadvantaged and homeless individuals become self-sufficient through employment.
changelives.org
Support & Advocacy
California’s primary registrant advocacy organization – litigation, legislative tracking, support meetings (in-person and online), and a state-tagged news feed.
all4consolaws.org
Other
Contact info for California’s governor (currently Gavin Newsom).
gov.ca.gov
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