Leon County Sheriff's Office, Victim Advocate Unit
Address
2825 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 606-3487
http://www.leoncountyso.com/citizen-center/victim-information
Description:
*Provide emotional and moral support, conduct on-scene crisis intervention and grief & bereavement counseling
*Act as a liaison between victim, deputies, detectives, and community-based agencies, identify and inform victims of their rights under the law
*Educate law enforcement and victims of new laws pertaining to specific victimization
*Provide information about professional counseling and support groups
*Offer assistance with filing crime victim!s compensation to help with lost wages, medical, counseling, and funeral expenses
*Help prepare victims for court injunction hearings, provide court advocacy and accompaniment
*Provide transport to court, referrals to emergency shelter, and safety planning. Assist victims in obtaining cellular phones for 911 emergencies
*Assists victims in navigating the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Services which allows victims to register and receive updates on incarcerated criminals release date
Intake Process:
Call
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Victims of crimes and their families
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 10, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2825 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Mailing
2825 Municipal Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Contacts
Victim Advocate Unit
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
1. Victim Advocate Unit
(850) 606-3487
2. Sheriff's Office, Main Number
(850) 606-3300
Services
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Description
*Provide emotional and moral support, conduct on-scene crisis intervention and grief & bereavement counseling *Act as a liaison between victim, deputies, detectives, and community-based agencies, identify and inform victims of their rights under the law *Educate law enforcement and victims of new laws pertaining to specific victimization *Provide information about professional counseling and support groups *Offer assistance with filing crime victimâs compensation to help with lost wages, medical, counseling, and funeral expenses *Help prepare victims for court injunction hearings, provide court advocacy and accompaniment *Provide transport to court, referrals to emergency shelter, and safety planning. Assist victims in obtaining cellular phones for 911 emergencies *Assists victims in navigating the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Services which allows victims to register and receive updates on incarcerated criminals release date
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of crimes and their families
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English
Service Area
Leon County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Leon County
- Leon County
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Description
*Provide emotional and moral support, conduct on-scene crisis intervention and grief & bereavement counseling *Act as a liaison between victim, deputies, detectives, and community-based agencies, identify and inform victims of their rights under the law *Educate law enforcement and victims of new laws pertaining to specific victimization *Provide information about professional counseling and support groups *Offer assistance with filing crime victimâs compensation to help with lost wages, medical, counseling, and funeral expenses *Help prepare victims for court injunction hearings, provide court advocacy and accompaniment *Provide transport to court, referrals to emergency shelter, and safety planning. Assist victims in obtaining cellular phones for 911 emergencies *Assists victims in navigating the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Services which allows victims to register and receive updates on incarcerated criminals release date
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Victims of crimes and their families
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English
Service Area
Leon County
Geography Served
- Florida
- Leon County
- Leon County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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