WARNING:
Your abuser may monitor your internet use and may be able to view your computer activity. If you have reason to believe that your computer is not secure, you may wish to use a computer in another location to which your abuser does not have access.
Overview
Rural areas face significant economic, geographic, and service barriers that make it difficult to create, strengthen, maintain, or expand victim assistance services. The Office of Domestic Violence contracted providers partner with certified centers in rural communities to strengthen services to survivors in some of the most rural parts of Florida. Key components of each rural project include reducing the geographic and social isolation often experienced by rural survivors, developing a coordinated community response to address the needs of survivors and increasing batterer accountability.
Rural Resource Library
The Rural Resource (RCC) Library is designed to support advocates providing domestic violence and sexual assault services in rural communities. The RRC provides information and resources with the goal of enhancing rural service providers’ awareness of the many complexities and barriers experienced by survivors and their children and to improve advocacy skills through education focused on issues that directly impact survivors of domestic violence in rural communities. In addition, the RRC lists available opportunities for rural service providers to connect with one another to share information on available resources and known best practices.
Guides and Handbooks
- Human Trafficking Handbook (21.4MB)