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She was the first to record domestic violence incidents in Orlando, and sheltered families in her own home. In the mid-1980s, the land for the current Harbor House was donated, and the shelter buildings were constructed. In 1990, Harbor House opened an outreach center and office in the Orange County Courthouse to provide additional support ...
An Osceola County deputy sheriff is facing charges for domestic violence after he was arrested Monday, the latest in a string of recent arrests of members of Sheriff Marcos López’s agency.
In Ocala, the longtime shelter for domestic violence victims closed Aug. 1. But officials say services for victims remain available.
The Family Shelter is requesting donations of household items as more people seek emergency shelter from domestic violence. Family Shelter seeks donations amidst uptick in clients escaping ...
The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) is a United States law, first authorized as part of the Child Abuse Amendments of 1984 (PL 98–457), that provides federal funding to help victims of domestic violence and their dependent children by providing shelter and related help, offering violence prevention programs, and improving how service agencies work together in communities.
In some states or jurisdictions, reproductive healthcare workers and employees of agencies that assist survivors of domestic violence or stalking are also eligible. [2] [3] Survivors usually apply through a state's Secretary of State office. Once a survivor is admitted to the program, they will receive a PO box or other address that will ...
For 45 years, the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter has helped survivors of abuse. It will host a fundraiser May 4. For 45 years, the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter has helped survivors
Women's shelters help individuals escape these instances of domestic violence and intimate partner violence and act as a place for protection as they choose how to move forward. Additionally, many shelters offer a variety of other services to help women and their children including counseling and legal guidance.