Legal Department
For more information, call FCADV at (850)425-2749.
Clearinghouse Project
The Clearinghouse Project began in 1997 as a pilot program, the first in the country, to provide legal representation to victims of domestic violence at final hearings for Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence, and to provide legal advice and consultation to victims. FCADV subcontracts with legal services providers (Clearinghouse Attorneys), who accept client referrals from Florida's certified domestic violence shelters/centers throughout the state. The project has been an unqualified success, and many other state coalitions provide legal services to domestic violence victims based on the Clearinghouse model. FCADV also provides training and technical assistance to its Clearinghouse Attorneys.
Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant
FCADV currently receives VAWA funding from the Department of Justice to subcontract with legal services providers to represent victims of domestic violence in divorce and custody matters, to assist immigrant victims of domestic violence in legal proceedings, and to provide training to lawyers, advocates, and other professionals.
Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
FCADV subcontracts with Florida Legal Services to operate the Domestic Violence Legal Hotline. Victims who reside in Florida can receive free legal advice and referral information by calling 1-800-500-1119, and pressing prompt #3.
Clemency Project
The Clemency Project advocates for the freedom of incarcerated victims convicted of killing their abusers through clemency representation. Clemency advocacy includes:
- investigating and documenting all instances of abuse,
- uncovering attendant mental health consequences,
- exposing the injustice experienced by victims in the criminal justice system,
- submitting all relevant materials and argument,
- providing representation throughout the clemency interview processes,
- advocating with decision-makers at the Capitol, and
- appearing before the Governor and Cabinet.
Clients are also assisted with prison issues, aftercare plans, and other needs.
Human Trafficking
Handbook for Certified DV Centers
The Human Trafficking Service Provider Manual (335kb) for Certified Domestic Violence Centers is available in Adobe PDF format.
Handbook for advocates
This handbook is designed for domestic violence and sexual violence advocates. It provides basic information on human trafficking and how to identify and assist a person who is trafficked.
The advocates' handbook is available in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.
- Human Trafficking Handbook (233kb)
- Ti Liv Enfòmasyon Sou Trafik Moun (1.3M)
- Manual DE Tráfico Humano (1.4M)
FLORIDA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
All calls to FCADV and services provided by FCADV are confidential.
425 Office Plaza Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone (850) 425-2749 ‡ FAX (850) 425-3091
Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
TTY Hotline: 1-800-621-4202
