The Arcadia Police Department has combined resources with DeSoto County Sheriff's Office to provide assistance for victims of crime in DeSoto County. The primary goal is to provide guidance and support as victims maneuver through the difficult process of coping with the aftermath of a crime. The program attempts to minimize the frustrations within the criminal justice process through referrals and support, providing services that are selected to meet each individual's circumstances.

Senior Solutions plans, promotes and coordinates a network of specialized services designed for people over the age of 60. We advocate for innovative elder care. We are an Area Agency on Aging with valuable experience in administration, service planning and financial management. We are sponsored by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Provides assistance to DCF and law enforcement in their investigation of child abuse cases by providing videotaped interviews of child victims or witnesses, medical exams, and psychological evaluations. Sexual abuse program provides group treatment.

Provides shelter, counseling, education, recreation and crisis stabilization to children victims of abuse.

This is a toll-free system that provides information and referral for all individuals with disabilities, family members, professionals assisting individuals with disabilities and the public. Information and referral is available for all disability related services, programs, assistance and resources, as well as generic services that individuals with disabilities and their families may need. This system is intended to ease the complexity often associated with learning about the required processes to access the assistance and services needed by those with disabilities and their families.

Hotline counselors answer calls related to child and adult abuse, neglect and exploitation to determine whether an investigation should be initiated.

The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has combined resources with the Arcadia Police Department to provide assistance for victims of crime in DeSoto County. The primary goal is to provide guidance and support as victims maneuver through the difficult process of coping with the aftermath of a crime. The program attempts to minimize the frustrations within the criminal justice process through referrals and support, providing services that are selected to meet each individual's circumstances.

This program is an electronic prompt which refers the caller to the nearest domestic violence center. Callers should press number - 1.

FCASV is a statewide, member organization representing the needs of sexual violence survivors and those who serve them, through an information and referral hotline, public awareness campaigns, training, technical assistance, publications, an annual conference, and public policy advocacy.

Our office notifies victims, concerned citizens, and criminal justice officials of the release of an offender; provides free 24-hour automated VINE Service ("Victim Information and Notification Everyday") to notify registered users of offender status changes; Assists in recovery of restitution; Provides crisis intervention; Accompanies victims and/or victims' next-of-kin to parole hearings and executions; Administers victim-related inmate rehabilitation; Provides information and referral services. Also intercedes on behalf of only the legal victim(s) in cases of unwanted letters, phone calls or any other offender contact to the victim.

The FDLE, MEPIC was created in 1983 to collect, store and disseminate information concerning missing children in the state of Florida. The MEPIC contributes valuable assistance to law enforcement by providing analytical and investigative support in the processing of leads associated with missing persons cases.

Provides information regarding registered sexual offenders and predators to local law enforcement and citizens for the purpose of community notification and public safety.

Program attempts to ensure that victims of parole eligible inmates, or conditional release inmates, are aware of their rights as victims.

Provides representation through the juvenile justice system for child victims between the ages of 0 to 18, who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, to advocate for the best interests of the child.

Specialized Therapeutic Group Care services provide a therapeutic community-based group home for adolescents ages 13-17 with serious emotional disturbance(s) and behavioral issues. Services are appropriate for youth who are ready to step down from a Residential Treatment Program or those who require more intensive treatment to avoid placement in a more restrictive setting.

Provides emergency safe shelter for family violence victims and their dependent children. Also provides a 24 hr crisis and information hotline, and counseling for domestic violence victims and their family. "State Certified."

To advocate for and provide the resources, skills, and shelter to alleviate abuse through prevention and intervention for all children and their families. BRIC also has a Youth Self Esteem component for children 5 - 17.

Provides assistance to persons filing injunctions for protection against domestic and repeat violence. Staff attends injunction hearings to provide information, referral and support. Administers Safecall program, providing 911 cellular phones to victims of domestic violence.

Provides follow-up examinations, treatment, and lab work to victims of sexual assault.

Provides comprehensive law enforcement based victim advocacy services.

Provides crisis intervention at site of disclosure, as well as advocacy throughout the judicial process. Program offers individual therapy and an open support group.

This program assists Manatee County's abused and neglected children and their families in reaching full potential in a safe and stable environment.

Provides direct assistance to innocent victims of DUI from the onset of the crime through post-conviction services. Serves as a clearinghouse for DUI victim literature.

Victims support Murder Children, After School Program, Summer Camp, Outreach to community (programs), Information and Referral

Aimed helping find missing children, preventing the abduction and exploitation of children, and affecting positive change in the systems that serve children. NCMEC/FL provides case assistance to families of missing & exploited children; educates families, schools and communities on how to protect children from becoming potential targets through awareness and safety programs; monitors legislation in the state, and acts as a training resource for law enforcement, child caregivers, teachers, and other social service professionals.

This is an information and referral service for all victims of crime, nationwide.

Provides training services to child abuse professionals through the National Symposium on Child Sexual Abuse, the National CAC Academy and other programs delivered throughout the nation. Also provides prevention and intervention services locally.

As National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA) provides attorney referrals for victims of crime for civil litigation. NCVBA also provides lawyers and other legal professionals information on civil litigation by crime victims, case law, and publications.

Organization provides national advocacy, direct services to victims, assistance to professional colleagues, as well as membership services. Direct services include information and referral and a community crisis response team.