Shelter Resources

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• First Step - Domestic Violence Booklet

  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 Content Detail

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  Spanish / Español

  Creole / Kreyòl

• Florida Domestic Violence Centers/Shelters

  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. Content Detail

  By:

  FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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  Spanish / Español

• Housing Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Public Housing or Using Vouchers PDF

  Housing Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Public Housing or Using Vouchers Content Detail