Family Assistance ServicesThe Victim Advocacy Program helps victims by offering:
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Crisis intervention and follow-up for crime victims, relatives and close associates of victims; accompaniment to court; assistance filing victim's compensation claims; intervention with victims employer, creditor, etc.
This is an awareness program for offenders convicted of misdemeanor DUI. It consists of a panel of crime victims speaking about how impaired drivers forever changed their lives. The panel presents a unique story to the offender that is often overlooked or cannot be taught by the courts. If you have been court ordered to attend a VIP meeting, please call to find out times and dates.
This program helps victims of crimes committed by Florida inmates. Through the VINE program, victims can sign up for an automatic notification service. Anyone may call the toll-free number to get an inmate's current location and release date. You may also register to learn when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes or dies. The VINE service is confidential. Please see the website for more information.
Local Number: 850.488.9166
Toll Free: 877.8.VICTIM (877.884.2846)
The CAC provides forensic interviews, advocacy and case management, and therapy services to child victims of abuse, helping them to overcome trauma. For more information, visit the website or call the phone number below.
Peace River Center has services for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. They help to find and create safety, recovery, and a higher quality of life for those in need. PRC can also help families that are dealing with abuse. These services are free and confidential. They are available 24/7. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
This agency runs the Victim Witness Assistance Program. It works to help victims of federal crimes know their rights. They make sure victims and witnesses are treated with fairness and respect. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency offers help for victims and witnesses who are involved in civil and criminal litigation proceedings. These must be proceedings in which the U.S. is a party. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free:1.866.416.2071
Services Provided to Crime Victims & Witnesses Include:
The Violence Protection division is available to provide information to all parties involved with the protection process; commonly referred to as restraining orders.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.
