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Violence Against Women ActLaw Enforcement, Courts, and Victim Services ProjectsCounty Project and Contact Information FundingBrowardCollierColumbiaSpecialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelBroward County Sheriff’s Office, Ft. LauderdaleMary Bernsen(954) 831-8932; mary_bernsen@sheriff.orgVictim education, counseling, investigation, suspect release notification, and referrals to other appropriatesocial services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.Specialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelCollier County Sheriff’s Office, NaplesJoyce Houran, Grant Coordinator(239) 793-9346; grants@colliersheriff.netIncrease victim and community awareness of domestic violence and the resourcesavailable to victims.Direct Services to Victims of Domestic and Sexual ViolenceProject HELP, Inc., NaplesAnke Stimpson, Executive Director(239) 649-1404; projecthelpinc@juno.comComprehensive counseling and forensic examinations to sexual assault victims and communityeducation on prevention of sexual assault.Specialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelColumbia County Sheriff’s Office, Lake CityPaige Carter Milligan, Staff Services Director(386) 758-1155; pmilligan@columbiasheriff.comVictim advocacy, counseling, child-care, case management, safety planning, investigations, informationand referrals to appropriate social services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.$119,812$135,633$89,983$67,81660 Domestic Violence Annual Report 2005-2006
County Project and Contact Information FundingDadeDuvalSpecialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelHomestead Police Department, HomesteadSandra Nanni(305) 242-5924; snanni@homesteadpolice.comCombined law enforcement and tri-lingual (English, Spanish & Creole) social service programs toaddress family violence using a culturally appropriate service delivery model targeted to Homestead’sunderserved Haitian population.City of Opa Locka Police DepartmentJannie Beverly, City Manager(305) 953-2821; city_manager@cityofopalocka.orgServices to female victims of crime including transportation to court, shelters, depositions, andinjunctions for protection. A special emphasis is placed on decreasing repeat domestic violence.Direct Services to Victims of Domestic and Sexual ViolenceLegal Aid Society of Dade County, MiamiSharon L. LangerPhone: (305) 579-1024; slanger@dadelegalaid.orgTarget underserved victims of domestic violence and provide clients with free legal representationin obtaining an injunction for protection.Mujeres Unidas En Justicia, Educacion y Reforma, Inc. (MUJER)Susan J. Reyna, Executive Director(305) 247-1388; susan@mujerfla.orgComprehensive bi-lingual services to mostly Hispanic migrant and immigrant farm worker womenliving in rural S. Dade.Victim Service Center, Inc., MiamiTeresa Descilo, Executive Director(305) 374-9990; dakini11@bellsouth.netHealing the wounds of sexual assault by providing effective interventions and counseling thatempowers victims. Link victims to social services, and assist in criminal justice system navigation(including injunction protection, witness testimony, and court advocacy.Direct Services to Victims of Domestic and Sexual ViolenceWomen’s Center of Jacksonville, Inc., JacksonvilleShirley K. Webb, LMHC(904) 722-3000; shirleykwebb@hotmail.comProvide crisis intervention, advocacy, individual and group counseling to sexual assault victims, andrape prevention education to the community.$119,016$119,812$86,925$89,983$44,993$79,063Domestic Violence Annual Report 2005-200661
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Violence Against Women ActLaw Enforcement, Courts, and Victim Services ProjectsCounty Project and Contact Information FundingBrowardCollierColumbiaSpecialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelBroward County Sheriff’s Office, Ft. LauderdaleMary Bernsen(954) 831-8932; mary_bernsen@sheriff.orgVictim education, counseling, investigation, suspect release notification, and referrals to other appropriatesocial services for victims <strong>of</strong> domestic and sexual violence.Specialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelCollier County Sheriff’s Office, NaplesJoyce Houran, Grant Coordinator(239) 793-9346; grants@colliersheriff.netIncrease victim and community awareness <strong>of</strong> domestic violence and the resourcesavailable to victims.Direct Services to Victims <strong>of</strong> Domestic and Sexual ViolenceProject HELP, Inc., NaplesAnke Stimpson, Executive Director(239) 649-1404; projecthelpinc@juno.comComprehensive counseling and forensic examinations to sexual assault victims and communityeducation on prevention <strong>of</strong> sexual assault.Specialized Law Enforcement Domestic & Sexual Violence Units,Equipment & PersonnelColumbia County Sheriff’s Office, Lake CityPaige Carter Milligan, Staff Services Director(386) 758-1155; pmilligan@columbiasheriff.comVictim advocacy, counseling, child-care, case management, safety planning, investigations, informationand referrals to appropriate social services for victims <strong>of</strong> domestic and sexual violence.$119,812$135,633$89,983$67,81660 Domestic Violence Annual Report 2005-2006