Regarding Abuse Victims and the COVID-19 Outbreak
“While social distancing is incredibly important as a means to help limit the spread of COVID-19, unfortunately, this period of isolation is often used by abusers to further exert control and power over their victims. Stressful times such as these may lead to an increase in instances of abuse and further compromise the safety of victims.
Marsy’s Law for Florida encourages news outlets to share the following resources and alert victims that help is still available even in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.”
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY
Click on https://www.thehotline.org to chat with someone online
If you’re unable to speak safely, text LOVEIS to 22522
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-500-1119 or TDD (800) 621-4202
Click on https://www.fcadv.org/local-center-services to find your local domestic violence center
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
Click on https://www.fcasv.org/find-your-local-center to find your local crisis center
Florida Department of Children and Families
Florida Abuse Hotline (to report child abuse or neglect)
Call 1-800-962-2873 or TTY: 711 or 1-800-955-8771
Click on https://reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us/Adult/AdultForm.aspx to report abuse online
