Office of Domestic Violence
The Office of Domestic Violence is responsible for providing oversight on the administration of state and federally-funded initiatives designed to intervene and prevent domestic violence and support survivors and their families. In collaboration with Florida’s network of certified domestic violence service providers and partners, the Florida has established a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to enhancing advocacy and improving the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking crimes. Partners in this effort include: Office of State Courts Administrator, Office of the Attorney General, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association and local State Attorney’s offices, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, local law enforcement agencies, and numerous community-based victim and legal service agencies.
Domestic Violence Services
Florida’s 41 certified domestic violence centers offer temporary emergency shelter, advocacy, and crisis intervention services to provide victims with the resources necessary to be safe and live free of violence. Services include:
- 24-Hour Hotline
- Temporary Emergency Shelter
- Safety Planning
- Information and Referrals
- Counseling and Case Management
- Nonresidential Outreach Services
- Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
- Needs Assessments and Referrals for Resident Children
- Educational Services for Community Awareness Related to domestic violence and Available Services/Resources for Survivors
Phone
TEL: 1-800-500-1119
TDD:1-800-621-4202
TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771
Hotline services are also provided in English, Spanish, and Creole.