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Domestic Violence
First Step - Domestic Violence Booklet
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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
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Florida Domestic Violence Centers/Shelters
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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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Florida Injunctions for Protection, An Overview
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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
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Housing Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Public Housing or Using Vouchers
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Housing Rights
for Domestic
Violence
Survivors Living
in Public Housing
or Using Vouchers
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
A Legal Handbook for LGBT Floridians and Their Families
(Separate Website)
A Resource for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Families.
This Handbook is intended to be an easy reference source for same-sex couples in Florida particularly with respect to long-term planning related to health, family and financial considerations. It contains useful legal and practical information on topics of special interest to our community, but its use is by no means limited to LGBT couples. Single Floridians, including unmarried couples, should find this booklet informative and helpful.
www.eqfl.org
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