CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
CHILD PROTECTION CENTER
The Child Protection Center offers prevention, intervention, and
treatment of child physical and sexual abuse victims and their families.
DeSoto - (863) 993-0033
Manatee - (941) 755-4782
Sarasota - (941) 365-1277
Venice - (941) 484-9074
MANATEE CHILDREN'S
SERVICES
Provides assistance to children and their families who are victims
of physical and sexual abuse; including counseling, intervention, and treatment.
(941) 746-1904
FIRST CALL FOR HELP
First Call for Help is a comprehensive information and referral service
committed to linking people with questions, concerns, or needs to the appropriate
source for help. First Call for Help also provides extensive follow-up
and advocacy.
Manatee - (941) 708-9355
Sarasota
- (941) 366-5025
Venice - (941) 485-1880
MADD (Mothers
Against Drunk Drivers)
MADD provides counseling services to victims and their families of
DUI (Driving Under the Influence) crimes. They also offer support, assistance,
and advocacy throughout the judicial process.
(941) 925-3383
MANATEE RAPE CRISIS
HOTLINE (24 Hours a Day)
(941) 741-3117
MANATEE RAPE CRISIS
(Manatee Glens)
Manatee Glens' Rape Crisis Program utilizes professional and volunteer
staff to provide the following services: crisis counseling to help a survivor
deal with emotional, financial and physical aftermath of victimization; criminal
justice advocacy/accompaniment to legal proceedings, including post-sentencing
assistance with inmate release; follow-up accompaniment for medical examinations;
assistance in preparing Victim Compensation claims; and provides support groups
for sharing concerns relating to assault.
(941) 741-3131
MANATEE
COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - VICTIM ADVOCATE UNIT
The Victim Advocate Unit of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office offers
crisis intervention to victims and family members at the time of a crime.
They provide emotional support and referrals to social service agencies within
the community. The advocate can provide information regarding the stages of
the criminal justice process and is available for accompaniment to investigations,
depositions, hearings, trials, sentencing and parole hearings. The advocate
may provide assistance in filling out forms for Victim Compensation, domestic
injunctions for protection, and injunctions for protection against repeat
violence.
(941) 747-3011
SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT VICTIMS' SERVICE PROGRAM
The Victims’ Service personnel at the Sarasota Police Department
offer assistance to any victim of a criminal act committed within the city
limits of Sarasota. Assistance includes support and guidance at the time of
the initial incident and throughout the criminal justice process; attend and
transport victim to various court proceedings and to crime related medical/dental
appointments . Assistance also includes help with Victim Compensation claims
and referral for other community services
(941) 954-7021
SARASOTA
SHERIFF’S OFFICE - VICTIMS’ ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Victims’ Assistance Program of the Sarasota Sheriff’s
Office provides assistance to anyone who has been the victim of a reported
crime in Sarasota County. If the victim assistant is unable to meet all necessary
needs, referral may be made to a community service agency for additional help.
The staff will provide support to victims and their families throughout the
criminal justice process and assist with Victim Compensation claims.
(941) 373-7366
SARASOTA RAPE CRISIS
HOTLINE - 24 hrs.
(941) 365-1976
SPARCC (Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center)
A private, non-profit agency, that provides services to victims of
domestic violence and rape in Sarasota County. Among other things, services
include a 24 hour hotline for crisis interventions, a secretly located shelter
home for battered women and their minor children, counseling, a program for
children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence, and an educational/therapeutic
program for people who batter.
(941) 365-1976
STATE
RESOURCES
FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - VICTIM ASSISTANCE OFFICE:
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500
(850) 488-9166
PROBATION
AND PAROLE
DeSoto
County:
Felony
301 N. Brevard Avenue
Georgetown Square, Suite F
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-4631
Misdemeanor
115 East Oak Street, 1st Floor
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 993-4898
Manatee
County:
Felony
371 6th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 741-3066
Misdemeanor
1112 Manatee Avenue West
Suite 303
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 749-3051
Sarasota
County:
Felony
2074 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34237
(941) 361-6322
Misdemeanor
Judicial Correction Service Inc.
(941)894-1232
STATE
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE - VICTIMS’ RIGHTS DEPARTMENT:
| Sarasota County | DeSoto County | Manatee County |
| contact Mara Dougherty | contact Kim Rinaldi | contact Donna Spagnola |
| (941) 861-4449 | (863) 993-4881 | (941) 747-3077 |