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California Attorney General Encourages Participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has called on Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, 2024. The initiative, organized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, aims to facilitate the safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, including opioids, while raising awareness about the risks associated with prescription drug abuse.In a statement, Attorney General Bonta emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Californians can help stop the...
Attorney General Bonta Highlights Resources for Crime Victims and Survivors
California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized the importance of supporting victims and survivors of crimes by highlighting resources available through the California Department of Justice's Victims' Services Unit (VSU). Bonta urged service providers and the public to utilize these resources to ensure that crime victims are aware of their rights and the protections available to them in California.Bonta stated, "Victims of crime often struggle to rebuild their lives, and so, it is incumbent on all of us — in particular those of us in positions of power — to have their...