Demystifying the Department of Justice

In an effort to develop knowledge and awareness of the DOJ's resources and programs, CARE hosts quarterly virtual presentations that are open to the public. These presentations are opportunities to learn directly from DOJ staff and ask questions regarding the work of DOJ's various divisions, sections, bureaus, and offices.

Upcoming Presentation

Demystifying the DOJ: Protecting LGBTQ Rights
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Virtual Presentation
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This virtual presentation will feature experts from CA DOJ’s Civil Rights Enforcement Section and Healthcare Rights and Access Section who will provide an overview of their work to protect and empower the rights of the LGBTQ communities in California and nationwide.

Archive of Past Presentations

Date
June 18, 2026	Demystifying the DOJ: Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis Resources: Fact Sheet - English Fact Sheet - Spanish Presentation Slide Deck
March 26, 2026	Demystifying the DOJ: Justice Data and Investigative Services (JDIS) Bureau Resources: Presentation Slide Deck Fact Sheet
December 11, 2025	Demystifying the DOJ: Cybercrime Section Resources: Presentation Slide Deck Fact Sheet - English Fact Sheet - Spanish Demystifying the DOJ: Cybercrime Webinar Transcript - Spanish
September 9, 2025	Demystifying the DOJ: Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) Resources: Presentation Slide Deck Fact Sheet - English Fact Sheet - Spanish Bureau of Investigation Bureau of Forensic Services Bureau Of Firearms Bureau of Gambling Control
June 12, 2025	Demystifying the DOJ: Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) English Recording Spanish/Español Recording American Sign Language (ASL) Recording Resources: Presentation Slide Deck Fact Sheet - English Fact Sheet - Spanish
March 20, 2025	Demystifying the DOJ: DOJ-Missing and Unidentified Persons Section (MUPS) Resources: Presentation Slide Deck Fact Sheet - English Fact Sheet - Spanish
December 11, 2024	Demystifying the DOJ: Office of Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE) English Recording Spanish/Español Recording Resources: Presentation Slides
September 18, 2024	Demystifying the DOJ: Racial Justice Bureau (RJB) Resources: Presentation Slides Racial Justice Bureau (RJB) Fact Sheet
June 27, 2024	Demystifying the DOJ: Bureau of Children's Justice (BCJ) Resources: Presentation Slides Bureau of Children's Justice (BCJ) Fact Sheet (Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese) For information on BCJ, please visit https://oag.ca.gov/bcj To file a complaint with BCJ, please visit https://oag.ca.gov/bcj/complaint
April 24, 2024	Demystifying the DOJ – Worker Rights and Fair Labor Resources: Presentation Slide deck Labor Fact Sheet (Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese) Press Release: Uber and Lyft Worker Misclassification Press Release: Right-to-Know Law Press Release: Airline Flight Attendants Press Release: Unlawful Employer-Driven Debt Arrangements Press Release: Agricultural Workers
November 15, 2023	Demystifying the DOJ: Housing Resources Presentation Slide Deck DOJ Housing Website: https://oag.ca.gov/housing Fair Housing Information: California Civil Rights Department—https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/housing/ For tenants: Legal aid—LawHelpCA.org Referrals—https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Using-a-Certified-Lawyer-Referral-Service Self-Help—https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/eviction-tenant Problems with project entitlement and permitting: HCD Housing Accountability Unit Portal—https://www.hcd.ca.gov/planning-and-community-development/accountability-and-enforcement
August 16, 2023	Demystifying the DOJ: Office of Gun Violence Prevention Resources Presentation Slide Deck Press Release: AG Bonta Launches Office of Gun Violence Prevention Web Page: Office of Gun Violence Prevention Web Page: Bureau of Firearms Press Release: Attorney General Bonta Releases First-Ever Data Report by DOJ’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention Data Report: The Impact of Gun Violence in California Web Page: Gun Violence Reduction Grant Program Web Page: Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS) Database Press Release: Guns Don't Belong in the Hands of Violent Abusers
May 17, 2023	Demystifying the DOJ: Re-Entry Resources Presentation Slide Deck DOJ Guidance: Prevent Discriminatory Housing Laws Press Release: DOJ Criminal Charges on Cyber Exploitation DOJ Information Bulletin: SB 483 – Resentencing to Remove Sentence Enhancements DOJ Information Bulletin: Access to Voting for Eligible Persons Under the Supervision of Probation Departments DOJ Criminal Records Requests Fee Waiver - DOJ Criminal Records Request DOJ Press Release: AG Bonta Establishes First-Ever Post-Conviction Justice Unit
February 15, 2023	Demystifying the DOJ: Reproductive Rights Resources Presentation Slide Deck DOJ Reproductive Rights Website: oag.ca.gov/reprorights DOJ Consumer Alert: Know Your Abortion Rights and Protections Under California Law DOJ Consumer Alert: Crisis Pregnancy Centers (Also available in English, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional), Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Hindi/Punjabi) DOJ Consumer Alert: Reminding Californians of Their Right to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control DOJ Consumer Alert: Tips for Protecting Your Privacy While Seeking Abortion or Reproductive Care DOJ Information Bulletin: California Freedom of Access to Clinic and Church Entrances Act and the Reproductive Rights Law Enforcement Act Governor Newsom Executive Order: Protecting Women and Providers in California DOJ Press Release:AG Bonta Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Access to Mifepristone
November 15, 2022	Demystifying the DOJ: Consumer Protections Resources Presentation Slide Deck Consumer Protections Your Rights Under California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) File a Consumer Complaint Find Legal Assistance For Legal Aid Referral Registry of Charities and Fundraisers' Search Tool Charities and Fundraiser Filing a Complaint About a Charity or Charitable Solicitation Donation Tips
August 23, 2022	Demystifying the DOJ: Hate Crimes Resources Presentation Slide Deck Hate crimes webpage (oag.ca.gov/hatecrimes) for hate crimes brochures, fact sheets, and shareable graphics in multiple languages. 2021 annual hate crimes report DOJ info bulletin to law enforcement agencies across the state that provides an overview on laws and penalties related to hate crimes DOJ guidance for prosecutors on best practices and resources for combating hate crimes at every level of enforcement
April 28, 2022	Demystifying the DOJ: Victims' Services Unit

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