Court Clerks and Comptrollers Provide Support, Hope to Survivors of Domestic Violence

In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers today reminded all Floridians that local Court Clerks’ and Comptrollers’ offices serve as resources to people both directly and indirectly affected by domestic violence throughout the year.
“According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. In Florida alone, more than 120,000 cases of domestic violence were reported last year,” said Franklin County Clerk and Comptroller Marcia M. Johnson, President of Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers. “We are focused on raising awareness and better educating our communities about how all 67 of our Clerks’ offices are here to assist domestic violence victims this month and year-round.”
Every day, Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers actively work with local sheriffs’ offices and organizations across the state to help survivors achieve justice and safety for them and their families. It is each Clerk’s duty to serve as their advocate and support system. The local Clerks’ offices approach each situation with the seriousness and urgency domestic violence survivors deserve. For the survivor’s protection, Clerks use complete confidentiality and discretion throughout the process, from filing reports to ensuring victims are connected with advocate programs.
For more information on how Florida’s Court Clerks and Comptrollers help with domestic violence issues and additional resources, please visit the Domestic Violence Awareness Month page on flclerks.com. For more information about domestic violence in Florida, visit FCADV.org.
Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) is a statewide nonprofit member association composed of the Florida Clerks of the Circuit Court and Comptrollers. FCCC provides local government support services, technical assistance and accreditation opportunities for all members of the association. For more information, visit www.flclerks.com.