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Child Support in the DV Case Money problems
are the #1 reason
that victims go
back to their
abusers.
Ask for the financial
support you need.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
Domestic Violence: Know Your Rights Know your rights when faced with domestic violence.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
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Spanish / Español
First Step - Domestic Violence Booklet
(Separate Website)
First Step is a domestic violence (DV) education and resource booklet designed to help suspected and confirmed victims of domestic violence. It includes information on domestic violence, a detailed safety plan, and a listing of the names and hotline phone numbers of 38 of Florida's 42 DV Centers. The First Step booklet was made possible through a grant received by the Florida Department of Health in partnership with The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and from The Family Violence Prevention Fund. The First Step booklet is written at a 4th grade level.
The latest version is always available at: http://www.fcadv.org/resources/safety-planning
Read this in:
Creole / Kreyòl
,
Spanish / Español
Florida Domestic Violence Centers/Shelters
(Separate Website)
Florida has 42 certified domestic violence centers serving 67 counties. Because not all Florida cities served by domestic violence centers are listed below, you may also wish to try searching for your county to locate the domestic violence center that serves your area. To access the nearest domestic violence center by telephone, just dial 1-800-500-1119 and you will be connected to the domestic violence center nearest to you.
By: FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Spanish / Español
Florida Injunctions for Protection, An Overview
(Separate Website)
This is a video that focuses on the needs of parties considering a petition for protection. It is hoped that the video will assist petitioner's (as well as respondent's) in understanding Florida's four orders of protection and the requirements for filing a petition.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Florida Injunctions for Protection, the Hearing
(Separate Website)
This is a video designed as an orientation to civil domestic violence court which provides important information about court room procedures, a description of the participants in the hearing, and answers many of the questions litigants might have about what will happen when they come to court.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms
(Separate Website)
The family forms are designed for use by everyone, but are especially helpful to individuals who wish to represent themselves (pro se) in court matters related to family law.
Help break the cycle of violence: Teach children to respect animals Help break the cycle of violence: Teach children to respect animals
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Housing Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Public Housing or Using Vouchers
(Separate Website)
Housing Rights
for Domestic
Violence
Survivors Living
in Public Housing
or Using Vouchers
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
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