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.
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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
The Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center presents a continuing education training opportunity for healthcare professionals, social workers and counselors on the topic of “Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know.”
The seminar will be on Thursday, January 12, 2017 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at TCC’s Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education in Tallahassee, FL. The program compares and contrasts the issues of human trafficking and domestic violence, giving attendees a practical understanding about these two issues and the knowledge and skills to recognize and treat survivors in the healthcare setting. Presenters include Shannon Hughes, BS, Florida Department of Health; Suzanne Harrison, MD, Florida State University College of Medicine; and Robin Hassler Thompson, JD, MA, STAC. The cost to attend is $25, $10 for students, with scholarships available. To register, visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2729594. Student discounts and a limited number of scholarships may be available; contact [email protected] for more information.
AMA Category 1 credits are approved for MDs, DOs, PAs, and ARNPs. CEs are approved for nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, social workers and licensed counselors. Certificates will be provided electronically if requested. This program fulfills healthcare professional domestic violence licensure accreditation requirements.
About Survive & Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)
Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center is a coordinator and service provider for victims of human trafficking. Local, state and federal law enforcement representatives, as well as social service providers, know it can be extremely challenging to identify and assist victims of human trafficking because of their diverse needs and because human trafficking is a hidden reality. STAC was created to fill these needs and meet this challenge. To learn more visit www.surviveandthriveadvocacy.org or call us at 850-597-2080.
