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Home for Boys and Girls - Seamark Ranch

This group operates a faith-based home and family system. The Seamark Ranch is a long-term care facility. It is for children from families in crisis. They are between the ages of 10 and 16. The residents will learn the tools they need for a brighter future. Children are accepted based on need regardless of income. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Program Includes:

  • Childcare
  • Counseling
  • Equine
  • Farm
  • School (Elementary to High School)

Seamark Ranch

Seamark Ranch is a faith-based home. It is for at-risk youth aged 6 to 16. The ranch offers children a safe and traditional family home. It also offers schooling and counseling. Seamark Ranch works with each child to help develop healthy behaviors and self-esteem. The ranch has a farm where children learn to care for animals and garden. It also has a horse program.

Victim Services (VINE) - Department of Corrections

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)

U.S. Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida

The U.S. Attorney's Office strives to see justice for victims of federal crime. They uphold the rights of victims and witnesses. Their goal is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. Services to victims may include notice of case events, referrals to medical providers or help with transportation. Please see the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Help with child care
  • Help with travel arrangements
  • Information concerning case proceedings
  • Information concerning victims' rights
  • General information
  • Notice of case events
  • Referrals to medical and/or social service providers

Victim Impact Panels (VIP) - MADD

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.

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