Leon County Clerk of Courts, Traffic Citations

*Allows persons charged with a moving traffic violation to attend driver improvement school (NON-eligible are violations involving driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, speeding in excess of 30 MPH or leaving a child under 6 unattended in a vehicle) *Two benefits: no points assessed against license and the violation "adjudication withheld" *Civil penalty, reduced fine plus court costs required to be paid and attendance must be completed within two months of election to attend; election affidavit must be notarized and submitted with payment.

Services: Records/Licenses/Permits, Traffic Courts

Leon County Ofc/Intervention & Detention Alternatives

*Probation, supervised pre-trial release, and drug and alcohol testing *Various conditions may be imposed, one of which is often community service *Coordinates with State Attorney, Public Defender, law enforcement, and court *Reports to court regarding compliance or non-compliance of individual participants

Services: Diversion Programs, Parole, Probation

Leon County Sheriff's Office, Prevention Programs

*The Leon County Sheriff's Office Community Relations Unit are designated "Florida Crime Prevention Practitioners" and maintain current Instructor Certification status, the CRU conducts personal safety programs and develops personal safety plans tailored to individuals, all services and programs are provided free of charge *Conducts residential and commercial security surveys ans suggests measures in the area of lighting, security and electronic surveillance, business owners will receive a complete debrief and a written report *Workplace Violence programs are scheduled, interactive, on-site training and discussions with all staff, training includes recognition and response to instances of workplace violence, active shooter response and de-escalation strategies *House of Worship Awareness Program is a detailed site survey and training for pastors, staff and church-goers can be conducted, to implement recommended safety procedures; training includes recognition and response to mental health crisis, de-escalation strategies, and active shooter response *Robbery Program offers a specially designed program for retail stores, banks and other businesses combining a commercial security survey with personal safety training including prevention strategies, and recognition and response *Annual Fraud Workshop is offered to area merchants in collaboration with the Big Bend Fraud and Forgery Task Force including the recognition of possible fraudulent banking activity, identity theft prevention, and general internet security *Child Safety Programs are offered to all schools Pre-K through 12th grade, as well as, After-School and Community-based Youth programs including anti-bullying, cyberbullying, internet safety, drug abuse awareness, and proper use of social media; the CRU offers the National Crime Prevention Council’s various curriculum which uses McGruff the Crime Dog to communicate messages, such as, Child Lures (“Stranger Danger”), Role of a Deputy and Let’s Play it Safe *Neighborhood Crime Watch trainers will meet with neighborhood stakeholders and assist through the process of starting and maintaining a traditional Crime Watch program, and also assists with the process of utilizing NextDoor (a free online social media application) as an alternative to the traditional program

Services: Community Crime Prevention Programs, Youth Enrichment Programs

Leon County Sheriff's Office, Victim Advocate Unit

*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.

Services: Crime Victim Support, Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

Liberty County Clerk of the Court/Comptroller

*Constitutional elected officer for Liberty County *Office of the Clerk performs a wide range of record keeping, information management, financial management and performing marriages in the judicial system and county government

Services: City Government Departments/Offices, Court Filing Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits

Liberty County Sheriff's Office

*Provides general law enforcement services for Liberty County *Offers victim advocacy for persons involved in a crime; Victim Advocate will travel to needed location

Services: Crime Victim Support, Sheriff

Lighthouse Children's Home

*Residential Christian facility offering shelter and schooling for girls abused, unwanted, or with behavioral problems; minimum length of stay one year; not an emergency shelter *Referrals usually from churches and private community *Housing available for 28 girls ages 13-17; may be a waiting list *Donate to Needs List (Food)

Services: Faith Based Counseling, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

loveisrespect

*24/7 helpline for teenagers with information about basics of dating, healthy relationships and drawing the line before abuse starts and recognizing abusive behavior to help self and friends *Phone, website live chat, or text options *Operated by National Domestic Violence Hotline

Services: Dating Violence Prevention, Domestic Violence Hotlines

MAD DADS National

*MAD DADS: acronym for MEN AGAINST DESTRUCTION - DEFENDING AGAINST DRUGS AND SOCIAL DISORDER *National movement that has become a presence of strong drug free men in neighborhoods across the country who are willing to stand up and fight against the negative forces destroying children, families and cities; gangs and substance abuse are of particular concern *60 plus chapters in 17 states *Services vary by chapter: may include mentoring, patrolling troubled neighborhoods, a gun buy-back program, arranging positive social and learning activities, a twelve week living skills class, and more *Persons looking for a chapter in their area or wanting to develop/assist a chapter are encouraged to call *Jacksonville has closest active chapter

Services: Community Involvement Programs, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention

Madison County Courthouse Clerk of the Circuit Court

*Serves Madison County residents in filing legal documents associated with home, marriage, divorce, property, and other important legal and court documents *Handles collection/disbursement of court ordered child support and alimony payments *Office performs over 900 different constitutional and statutory functions

Services: Court Filing Offices, Records/Licenses/Permits