Victims of Sexual Violence

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Victim Assistance Program

You may be eligible for financial assistance for:

Medical Care
Lost Income
Mental health services
Relocation
Other expenses related to injuries as a result of the crime

Contact your local certified rape crisis center for more information.

This project was supported by Grant No. 2014-WF-AX-0007 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Resources

Call 1-888-956-7273 to be referred to local services.

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
1-888-956-7273
www.fcasv.org

Victim Compensation
1-800-226-6667
www.myfloridalegal.com

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Sexual Offender/Predator Unit
1-888-357-7332; 1-850-410-8572
TTY Accessibility: 1-877-414-7234
Email: sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us

Florida Department of Corrections
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE)
1-877-VINE-4-FL
www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/victasst/index.html

Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-962-2873

Local Rape Crisis Center
Domestic/Rape Crisis Shelter & 24 Hour Hotline: 622-8495

Ocala Police Department Victim Advocates
Donna Guinn: 369-7139
Crystal Blanton: 369-7134

Sexual Battery - Your Rights and Services

If you are the victim of a sexual crime, you have certain rights. Supportive services are also available to you free of charge regardless of whether or not you continue with the criminal justice process.

Printable Documents

Sexual Battery - English
Sexual Battery - Spanish

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