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Breaking the cycle of violence by promoting |
Our Purpose: To promote the prevention of domestic and sexual violence, to enhance victim safety and to hold batterers accountable.
Our Goals:
1. To develop and implement primary prevention strategies.
2. To facilitate and implement a coordinated community response to domestic violence.
3. To provide ongoing education and assessment of the coordinated community response.
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Injunction for Protection |
How to file for an injunction for protection. If you are a victim of domestic violence you may obtain assistance in filing for an injunction at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the Clearwater or St. Petersburg location:
Room 101
Judicial Building
545 1st. Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
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Room 170
Courthouse
315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL
You must appear in person, weekdays. 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INJUCTION RETURN HEARINGS:
ST. PETERSBURG INJUCTION RETURN HEARINGS ARE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 545 1ST AVE. N. , COURT ROOM “S”
CLEARWATER INJUCTION RETURN HEARINGS ARE HELD EVERY THURSDAY AT 315 COURT ST. 4TH FLOOR, COURT ROOM “A“
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A Safe Haven For Newborns |
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels. Read more...
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News and Announcements
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Kid programs help prevent violence
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December 18, 2008
Combat Veterans, PTSD and Domestic Violence - A Sometimes Deadly Combination
Domestic Violence a Growing Problem for Veterans
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By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer
Dec. 06, 2008
Click here to view article online.
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Did you know?
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Reese Witherspoon is now an Avon lady. The Oscar-winning actress has been selected as the company's first-ever global ambassador and will serve as honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation, which focuses on the issues of breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief.
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