county Palm Beach ti • '.
Safety .Department 'Public Saki< Denali Intent
Vision jiiiedin Services Division iclim Sci viucs Di% isio
Justice for all crime victims.
wwwpbcgov.com/publitsafety/victimSeeVicett
Mission Statement
With compassion and respect, 24/7 SEXUAL ASSAULT
we assist victims of sexual
evil- et, domestic violence, VIOLENT CRIME HELPLINE
homicide, and other violent HELPLINE: (561 -8$3`7273
crimes through crisis response, TOLL FREE: (866) 891.7273
advocacy, therapy, and
community awareness. 1:.N Eoi rehouse
-'205 45itil Utile Hwy , Suite 5.1109
West Palm Beach. FL 33401
(561) 355-2418 option 3
TTY: (561) 233-2595 1
Victim Services SART Center
Palm Beach County 42113 North Australian Ave.
kilo. Vilest Palm Beach. FL 33407
Victim Services (561)625.2568 option 1 •
is a Certified Rape Crisis Center . tr.;
it
TIT (561) 6244520
that provides therapy services to
all crime victims in Palm Beach Noith County Courthouse
County regardless of the victims' 3188 PGA Blvd.. Suite 1436
race, sex, color, religion, national Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410:
(561) 355-2418 option 3 '
origin, disability, sexual (561) 624.6643
orientation, marital status,
familial status or gender identity South County Courthouse
or expression. 200. West lykraje Ave., Suitt E-301
DenyW4aeh.
(50) 274:1500
ITV: (561) 274-1015
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West County-Glades Courthouse
Start by Believing: 2976 $tate n&d 15. 2nd Floor
Start by r A Public Awareness Belle Glade, FL 33430
Believing Campaign to (561) 996-4871
Change the Way ITV; (561)992-1113.._ -.-
przvictimsgrytces
We Respond to Sexual Violence in Our
Community... one response at a time.
YOUR REACTION --Like Us on
MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.
When someone tells you they've Sart-gifts are funded through Palm Beachtounty Board of
been raped. there's a simple response. County Cornthissioners with grants fronithe OKI& of the -
Start by Believing. AttorpeyGeneral and Honda Council Against Sexual Violence;;.,-.
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Sewing Victims of Violent Crimes
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Have You Been ces Provided . erapy For
A Victim Of A Crime? Free services include individual therapy Children & Teenagers
for children and adults and adult-support
O Assessment and treatment for child victims
Da You Experience groups. of crime
Any Of The Following? If you are a crime victim or have been O Therapeutic interventions that teach
a victim of crime in the past and are child safety
* Inability to fall orstay asleep? considering therapy, we welcome your call. O Play Therapy
* Feeling anxious or depressed?
Therapists are available for appointments O Assistance for parents during this
* Having outbursts of anger? Monday through Friday, excluding legal difficult time
* Inability to concentrate? holidays.
* Feeling emotionally numb?
Signs Of 'Mama In Children
Therapists Will Help You:
* Loss of interest in the things yourpsed to enjoy? O Sadness: The child may feel despondent or
O Identify trauma reactions hopeless The child may cry easily or withdraw/
* Painful memories of the traumatic event?
isolate from others.
O Explore the impact that trauma has on your daily life
* Bad dreams about the traumatic event?
• Reduce the intensity of negative emotional O Loss of interest in activities: The child may
* Flashbacks or a sense of reliving the events?
responses and symptoms complain of feeling "bored" or reject offers to
* Racing thoughts? participate in activities they have previously
O Learn about common trauma reactions and enjoyed.
* Physiological stress response to reminders of the phases in healing
event? (pounding heart, rapid breathing. nausea.
O Anxiety: The child may become anxious and,
muscle tension, sweating) O Feel hopeful and positive regarding the future
tense, and feel panic.
O Develop coping mechanisms to utilize when
thinking or talking about the crime O Turmoil: The child may feel worried and
OMNI l'Af' irritable. The child may lash out in anger
;PC
Palm Beach County provides equality of services and
O Experience a reduction of trauma symptoms
O Return to work or school
resulting from the distress he/she is feeling.
O Regression: The child may revert to acting
care to everyone, regardless of peoples age, disability, like a baby. bedwetting, clinging and
O Explore the impact on current and future
gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief or
relationships demanding extra care.
sexual orientation.
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Palm Beach County
Vision Public Safety Department Palm Beach County
Victim Services Division Public Safety Department
Justice for all crime victims. Victim Services Division
www.pbcgov.comipublicsafety/victimservices
Mission Statement 24/7 SEXUAL ASSAULT
With compassion and respect, we assist
victims of sexual assault, domestic violence,
homicide, and other violent crimes through
VIOLENT CRIME HELPLINE
HELPLINE: (561) 833.7273
TOLL FREE: (866) 891.7273
Victim Services
crisis response, advocacy, therapy, and
community awareness.
Main Courthouse
205 North Dixie Hwy., Suite 5.1100
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
& Certified
Rape Crisis Center
(561) 355-2418 option 3
Florida Statute 960 Provides TTY: (561) 233.2595
Guidelines For Fair lFeatment
Victim Services SART Center
& Specific Rights For Victims 4210 North Australian Ave. Serving Victims of Violent Crimes
In The Criminal Justice System West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 625.2568 option 1
Some of these include the following: TTY: (561) 624.6520
O Office of Attorney General Crime Victim North County Courthouse
Compensation, when applicable; 3188 PGA Blvd., Suite 1436
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
O lb be informed, present, and heard, when
(561) 355-2418 option 3
relevant at all crucial stages of criminal or TTY: (561) 624.6643
juvenile proceedings, to the extent that right
does not interfere with the Constitutional South County Courthouse
rights of the accused; 200 West Atlantic Ave., Suite 1E-301
Delray Beach. FL 33444
0 lb be provided information concerning (561) 274.1500
services available including Victim TTY: (561) 274-1015
Compensation, community treatment
pnagrams, crisis intervention services, West County-Glades Courthouse
counseling and social services; 2976 State Road 15. 2nd Floor
Belle Glade, FL 33430
0 lb a prompt and timely disposition of the case. (561) 996.4871
to the extent that this right does not interfere TTY: (561) 992-1113
with the Constitutional rights of the accused;
Services are provided to all crime victims in Palm Beach
0- lb have your property returned to you as soon County regardless of the victims' race, sex. color, religion.
as possible after the investigation and/or national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation. marital
prosecution is completed, unless there is a status, or gender identity or expression.
compelling reason for its retention; Services are funded through Palm Beach County Board of
County Commissioners with grants from the Office of the
O Have a Victim Advocate present during Attorney General and Florida Council Against Sexual Violence.
depositions of the victim;
like Us on
0 Request, for specific crimes, an exemption
prohibiting the disclosure of information to
the public which reveals your identification. Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners PISCVIcUrrtServices
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Services Provided Sexual Assault Domestic Assault
Professional training and community Sexual Assault is a violent crime including rape, Domestic Assault involves power and control
presentations are also available. incest, sexual harassment or any other sexual tactics such as physical violence, emotional abuse,
contact without consent. sexual violence, economic abuse, and isolation.
* Information about Victims' rights
Per Florida Statute 90.5035, a victim of sexual Victim Advocates Will Provide:
violence who consults a sexual assault counselor at Crisis Intervention
<> 24-hour crisis response to hospitals, law a rape crisis center has the right to confidentiality of
enforcement agencies and crime scenes information shared with the counselor. Safety Planning
No one except the victim can compel the sexual 4 Assistance with filing Restraining Orders
4 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and a
assault counselor to reveal information about their
Forensic Exam site a, The Butterfly House Safe-Shelter Referrals
communications. Only the victim can waive the
privilege, and this must be done in writing.
4 Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) a, 4 Personal and legal advocacy during
to provide Victim-centered assistance If rape victims are not sure whether to report to law criminal justice proceedings
enforcement. victim advocates will assist them
through their decisionmaking process. respecting
4- Criminal justice advocacy and
court accompaniment
whatever choices are made.
Homicide and
Certified Rape Crisis Victim Advocates Other Violent Crimes
4 Assistance with filing State Crime Will Provide:
Victim Compensation applications and Homicide and other violent crimes shatter the
Crisis Intervention and Personal Advocacy lives of injured victims and survivors causing
Restraining Orders
* Accompaniment during forensic rape exams at severe emotional trauma and grief.
The Butterfly House and other medical facilities
0 Individual therapy and support groups
Victim Advocates Will Provide:
4 Coordination of follow-up medical care, therapy
and referrals 4 Crisis Intervention and emotional support
4 Information and referral to community
resources, including shelters and Legal Aid 4 Criminal Justice advocacy and court accompaniment for victims and surviving family members
Assistance with filing crime victim
Start by Believing: A Public compensation for medical expenses,
Start by Iss
--
Awareness Campaign to Change
the Way We Respond to Sexual
funeral costs and loss of support
Believing Violence in Our Community.. 4 Court Accompaniment
one response at a time.
Palm Beach County provides equality of services and 4 Referrals for individual therapy, support
care to everyone. regardless of people's age, disability, YOUR REACTION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE. groups and community assistance
gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief or When someone tells you they've been raped. there's a
sexual orientation. simple response. Start by Believing.
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Victims of sexual crimes need In Florida, the legal term for rape or What is a forensic exam?
compassion, sensitivity and empathy. The forensic exam is a head-to-toe exam to collect
sexual assault is sexual battery (F.S.
evidence and check for injuries after a sexual crime.
Being the victim of a crime can be 794.011). Sexual battery means oral,
What are my rights with regard to the
overwhelming. Your reactions are normal. anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union exam?
Local certified rape crisis centers have with, the sexual organ of another or the • Stop the exam at any time
advocates who are there to help all anal or vaginal penetration of another by • Have an advocate from a rape crisis center with
you
victims, regardless of whether or not any other object, committed without your
• Be informed about the status of the kit during
they report to law enforcement. consent. processing
Services are free and confidential — What evidence is collected?
Consent means Intelligent, knowing,
certified rape crisis centers are legally During the exam, the medical professional may collect
and ethically required to protect your and voluntary consent and does not blood, urine, saliva, pubic hair combings and/or nail
include coerced submission. Failure to samples. They may also collect items of your clothing.
confidentiality, unless you allow, in They will ask you questions about the crime and your
writing, the release of your information. offer physical resistance to the medical history in order to help them collect evidence.
Advocates are available to: offender does not imply consent.
What happens to the evidence?
• Provide crisis intervention If you make a report to law enforcement, your kit will
A person under 16 years of age be sent to the regional or statewide lab within 30
• Speak to you on the 24-hour hotline
cannot legally consent to sex. Also, a days for testing. The lab is required to process the kit
• Discuss your options within 120 days.
person 24 years of age or older or a
• Navigate available resources If you don't report the crime to law enforcement at
person in a familial or custodial the time you obtain the exam, your kit will be stored
• Go with you to appointments
position of authority cannot receive anonymously. Your kit may be stored for only a
• Address safety concerns
limited time, depending on your community's storage
• Advocate on your behalf consent from 16 and 17 year old
space. The local rape crisis center can advise you
• Help you apply for victim compensation minors. about the storage timelines in your community.
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Victim Compensation Resources
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
1-888.956-7273
www.fcasv.org
Victim Compensation
1-800-226-6667
www.myfloridalegal.com
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Sexual Offender/ Predator Unit
1-888-357-7332; 1-850.410.8572
You have the right to: You may be eligible for For TTY Accessibility: 1-877-414-7234
E-mail: sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us
• Obtain a forensic exam whether or not you report financial assistance for:
to law enforcement Florida Department of Corrections
• Medical Care
• Have an advocate at the forensic exam with you Victim Information and Notification Everyday
• Have the forensic exam sent for testing within 30 • Lost Income (VINE)
days, if reported to law enforcement
1-877-VINE-4-FL
• Review the law enforcement report prior to final • Mental health services
www.dc.state.fLus/othivictasst/index.html
submission
• Relocation
• Be informed, present, and be heard at all crucial Florida Abuse Hotline
stages of the criminal or juvenile proceeding • Other expenses related to injuries as a result 1-800-962-2873
• Have an advocate with you during a discovery of the crime
deposition
Local Rape Crisis Center
• Have identifying information about the criminal Contact your local certified rape
investigation kept confidential
crisis center for more information. Palm Beach County Victim Services
• Have the offender, if charged, tested for HIV and
hepatitis & Certified Rape Crisis Center
• Attend sentencing or disposition of the offender This project was supported by Grant
• Notification of judicial proceedings and scheduling
Victim Services SART Center
No. 2015-WL-AX-0037 awarded by
changes 4210 North Australian Avenue
the Office on Violence Against Women,
• Notification about the release of incarcerated
offender U.S. Department of Justice. The West Palm Beach, FL 33407
• Request restitution opinions, findings, conclusions, and Office: 561-625-2568
• Give a victim impact statement recommendations expressed in this
• Not be subjected to a polygraph
Helpline: 866-891-RAPE (7273)
publication are those of the author(s)
• Take up to 3 days of leave from work (with eligible www.pbcgov.com/publicsafety/
and do not necessarily reflect the views
employer)
• Apply for an injunction if you fear for your safety or of the Department of Justice, Office on victimservices
offender is nearing release Violence Against Women.
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Center. for Trauma Counseling
Where Your Emotional Healing Can Segin
A non-profit Community Counseling Center
Serving Palm Beach County and beyond
Individual, Couples, Family, & Group Therapy
Services for Children (3 y/o) to Adults (99 +)
We offer affordable counseling services to those that are insured and not insured.
Insurance accepted: Cigna, Humana Commercial, Magellan, Beacon (Humana Medicaid,
Coventry)
Sliding Scale: Reduced fees based on income for those who qualify
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, and Farsi
Evidence Based Models: Play/Sand Tray therapy, EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy
Hours: Monday-Friday, Saturdays and evening appointments available
Referral Process: Call 561-444-3914 (Office) email: info@palmbeachmentalhealth.org
Center for Trauma Counseling, Inc.
6801 Lake Worth Road, Suite 307
Greenacres, FL 33467
Office: 561-444-3914
www.palmbeachmentalhealth.org
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Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol. PL-01 • Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 • Office! (800) 226-6657 Fax: (850) 414-6191
Service at 1.803-955.8771
Bill Status Information for Providers 1850) 414-3331 • TOD users may call through Florida Relay
Website: myfloridategal.com • Email address: vcintake@myfl oridalegal.com
BUREAU OF VICTIM COMPENSATION CLAIM FORM
Instructions
completely (please print). attach all requred
Please read the Eligibility Requirements tc see if you qualify for this program. Fill out this form
documentation. and submit to the above addross. If you move or change your address. you are required to notify this office.
CHECK THE TYPE OF VICTIM COMPENSATION BENEFITS YOU ARE REQUESTING:
I—I DISABILITY - compensation for tie victim who suffered a permanent disability. EXPENSES - payment a reimbursement on *mil of the victm for cnme-retared
/
I—I (Attach documentation as outlined in Section 3.)
WAGE LOSS - compensation for the victm who lost wages due to crime related
ICJ funeral-burial. medicaPdental treatment and mental heath comsehng expenses:
as well as prespiptions, eyeglasses, dentures, or a prosthetic deice lost
damaged, r required because i of wi crime.
ph sal Injuries (Attach documentation as outlined in Section 3.) (Attach tamed his and mei freatmentluneral or idea.)
victim FUNERAUBURIA L e Z
EDICAUDEN-AL NTAL HEALTH/GRIEF
SS OF SUPPORT - compensation for the dependent(s) of a deceased
TREATMENT COUNSELING
who was employed at the time of the crime. Attach decunentatico as outlined
in Section 4.) In EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE • reimbursement ty documented wage loss and
l---I out-of-packet expenses related lo the aims. Attach motets i
CHECK ALL OTHER TYPES OF BENEFITS YOU ARE REQUESTING: (Separate claim numbers MI be assqred.)
ri PROPERTY LOSS for an *dull over the age of DO adisableddieadult !attach ri DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - by the victim of
Security
proof o' disability prow to the dale of crime from a physician or Social domestc violen:e seeking assistance to relocate to a sate ervironment A
Administraton) who sufered the loss of tang ble "mom; property as the result cease domestic violence certification farm and applcaton must be receved
of a criminal or delinquent act. Mach a receipt or written estimate from a venter within 33 days from the date of cnme.
or merchant identifying tie comparable replacement value. Compensable
items
CI HUMAN TRAFFICKING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE • 'or the victim of sexual
must be idenfiGed by the le* enforcement report
trending with an urgent need to relocate. A raps cats or dynastic violence
El SEXUAL BATTERY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE • tor the vCOM of sexual center cervicaton form and apckaton must be received within 45 days of the
" battery seating assatance b repeat des to reasonable tear A certified rape last identifiable threat
crisis center certification form must to received wAh he application.
Section 1. Victim and Applicant Information
VICTIM'S NAME DATE0
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SOCIAL
SECURITY NO.
ULD YOU MEAL.CCRRESPCNDENCE
NT BY EMAIL? ISSYES El NO
TY STATE
ADORE
oath Pc..kmfSecAch ft— cote 35401
TELEPHONE ALTERNATE OCCUPATION
PHONE NUMBER it( ‘a.a cAL eh
NUMBER
INS INFORMATION IS COLLECTED FOR FEDERAL REPORTING PURPOSES AND IS OPTIONAL
FLAMETHINICrY: rIAMERICAN WM ❑ASIAN I—I 8LACKA HISPANIC 0 O NATIVE HAWAIIAN°. ODER PACIFICISLANDER ❑ OTNERRACE
P ❑ MULTIPLE RACES
Fec,
"ALASKANATIVE L--IAMEHRAN ICAN❑ LJ LANNC eWHITENOIELKINOCAVCASIAN
GENDER ine NATIONAL ORIGIN
LAS
WAS VCTIN DISABLED
BEFORE THE CRIME OCCURRED? ❑ YES Elm)
incompetent adult victim, proof
The applicant filing on behalf cf a victim is required to pretide claimant information below. When recNeStng compensation cn behat of an
must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
of legal guardianship must be attached, and the applicants signature on the claim form
IS THE WOW Idea one) O DECEASED ❑ INJURED MINOR
I—I AIINCR WITNESS-
NOT IN.AIRED
❑ i4COLIESTEVI
APPLICANT NAME DATE OF
MTH / /
(last first ?riddle)
SOCIAL Emil WOULD YOU LIKE ALL CORRESPONDENCE ❑ YES ❑ NO
SECURfRY NO. ADDRESS SENT BY EMAIL?
ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
CODE
TE.EPHONE ) ALTERNATE i ) RELATIONSHIP OCCUPATION
NUNIRFR ( PHCNE NUV3ER k TO VICTIM
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Section 2. Referral Source Information
By siring this apolicatior, the victim/applicant
IndividuaS w41O assisted with or Stied out any sections of this application we required to provide referral information below.
correct and thus, all sections should be reviewed before the application is signed. (Treatment providers can request
affirms Vat el informaticn provided is true and
training on the Vctim Compensation Program. which is recommended prior to becoming a refaral source.)
E-MAIL
NAME OF PERSON ASSISTING WITH APPLICATION
pest fast middle) ADDRESS
MME OF AGENCWORGANIZATICN
TELEPHONE
AGENCY.ORGANIZARONS ADDRESS NUM3ER
!_address. Qty. stalk rip code)
Section 3. Disability or Lost Wages Information
Ire of Iheoime. lyou aeselfenployed
When respestng conigensaden brbst wages.adath a cm of you' pay stub cc awnings statement whthdentifies youemployment slats at woes at the
missal as a retold te &ere aladiadooter's better
cr wok fa a fariy member, attach a cep/ of your blest income tax ram and amicable IRS scteduie tires. I more than Swart dais was
a dada's Neer Mich species ea& thme tad pamment disabity rating axoning b reAmerica-I Medcar
which exasee you for tae ateerce.Men reliesthg deabitycompereatn. adapt
Assoiaim Giideines Ebriga Irrpliment Ring GAM% affected Social Scarily Admrestator award letters
TELEPHONE )
SUPERVISOR'S NAIIE
NJMEER
RAW OF COMPANY/BUSINESS
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COWART ADDRESS
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IS VICTIM DISABLED AS A RESULT OF THE CFdME7 YES 11 NO
S WAGE LOSS COVERED BY INSURANCE? LI YES NO
S VtAGE LOSS COVERED BY WORKER'S COMPENSATION? YES n NO
Section 4. Loss of Support Information or Grief Counseling Information
anach a cop/ of the deceased vitro's
Micate the narrets'd and date(s) of both of the deceasec victro's surviving spouse, parent. s toting, 0' chid. For loss of support
tail certficae which deities dependent
:Meet income tax return and individual earnings statement reemployment assistance benefit statement cour, orcer for support,
elation-ship, manage certificate or legal documentation proving princi,pa support
DATE OF BIRTH RELATIONSHIP TO viCTLi
DEPENDANT/MINCR CLAMANT NAME(S)
Section 5. Insurance Information
deductible or co-payment provisions of
Clements who are determined eligible for the Vaim Compensation and Rooerty Loss Programs may be exempt him the insurance
their insurance oolicy(ies).
IS INSURANCE OR MEDOND AVAILABLE TOASSIST WITH THESE MENSES? O YES ID NO MEDICAID NUMBER:
&planation of )melt. sistcment(5).
It yes. promo ow Mimeos or al mumse pokier. ock(Ong Idedcaid Medan, He. horiecvinces. (Amebic, ormajor nrdinl Arach ell related instate
t. TELEPHONE/ _ 09
KAMER {I . - '1l S. 2 s t 5
CO"ANir: (fit% bfi- h•C tka
CITY ZIP
ADDRESS
CODE
2. COWANY NAME POLICY NUMBER TELEPHONE(
NUMBER k
CITY STATE ZIP
ADDRESS
CODE
Section 6. Other Compensation, Settlement and Attorney Information
source as a result of this hitident You must also
You must notify this office if you have race vect or 1you anticipate receiving compensation or any benefits from any other
notify this office if you have or are planning to lire an attorney to represent you as a result of the ncident
STATE THE SOURCE AND I ME YOU REPRESENTED ATTORNEYS
DATE RECEIVED (IF APPJCABLE) kOk i t al BY LEGAL COJNSEL? AEso S O NO
ADDRESS EMAIL
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP 1
TELEPHONE
CCOE NUMBER
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Section 7. Crime Information proof of crime wit result in
report or charging affidavit) must be attached Failure to submit
This section must be completed and proof of crime (such as a law enforcement
your application not being processed or your claim being denied.
DATE CF I DATE REPORTED TO LAW
NAME OF LAW CRIME I ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ❑ NO
WAS THE CRIME REPORTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT WITHIN 72 HOURS?
❑YES
this sedan wia result in a (rental of benefits.)
If no. please explain. DI no. fates to provide an acceptable exolanaton in
YES ❑ NO
SUBMITTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE Cf CRIME? El
IS THE APPUCATIONAND LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT BEING from the date of crime. win some exceptions for mina Saint
treatment losses suffered watts one year
If no. please explain (Passes be advised that most benefits apply to
result steamed of benefits.)
If no, failure to provide an acceptable explanation in this sector wi
LAW ENFORCEMENT
TYPE OF CRIME AS SPECFIED REPORT NUMBER
ON THE LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT NAME OF OFFENDER
NAME OF LAW (if kern)
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STATE ATTORNEY/
NAME OF ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY CLERK OF COURT CASE NUMBER (rf appkable)
HANDLING THE CASE (d apflcSe)
Section 8. Eligibility Requirements
apply.
Addifional qua cation criteria, deadlines. and exceptions not listed may Generals Office. The crime
must coopera te fury with law enforcement officials, State Attorneys Office, and the Attorney
Victim Compensation (VC): The victim year after the date
cause for delayed reporting. The claim must be filed within one
must be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours, unless there is good apply to victims who are minors.
not filing within one year. Exceptions for filing time requirements
of the crime or within two years when there is good reason for his or her own injury or death. The victim must have
situation that brought about
The victim must not have engaged in an unlawful activity or contributed to the
of the crime.
suffered a physical, psychiatric, psychological injury, or death as a result
l property as the result of a
tial diminution in their quality of life from the loss of tangible persona
Property Loss (PL): The victim must have suffered a substan on all claims.
to $500 on any one claim and a lifetime maximum of 51,000
criminal or delinquent act. Property loss reimbursement is available up
environment. The application must
must need immediate assistance to escape a domestic violence
Domestic Violence Relocation Assistance (DV): The victim of Florida is required. The victim must
tion by a certified domestic violence center in the State
be filed within 30 days after the domestic violence crime. Certifica service, transpor tation, moving company expenses, or
deposits, new cellular phone
submit estimates, invoices, or receipts for interim lodging, housing, utility
emergency food or clothing.
Certification by a certified rape
need to relocate due to a reasonable fear for his or her safety.
Relocation for Victims of Sexual Battery (RS): The victim must , utility deposits, new cellular
submit estimates, invoices, or receipts for interim lodging, housing
crisis center in the State of Florida is required. The victim must
emergency food or clothing.
phone service, transportation, moving company expenses, or
related to a sexual human
have an urgent need to escape from an unsafe environment directly
Human Trafficking Relocation Assistance (HT): The victim must a human traffickin g offender . The identifia ble threat must have
last identifiable threat by
trafficking offense. Application must be received within 45 days of the of Florida is required. The victim
a certified rape crisis or domestic violence center in the State
been communicated with the proper authorities. Certification from rtation, moving company expenses,
, utility deposits, new cellular phone service, transpo
must submit estimates, invoices or receipts from interim lodging, housing
or emergency food or clothing.
in a county
red, the victim or applicant must not have been confined or in custody
Criminal History Record Check: In order for compensation to be COnside or assessm ent facility; adjudica ted as a habitua l felony offender,
juvenile detention commitm ent,
or municipal facility; a state or federal correctional facility; or a
a forcible felony offense.
habitual violent offender, or violent career criminal; or adjudicated of
after all other sources of
provide financial assistance for eligible persons, but only
Notice of Payment Limitations: The Bureau of Victim Compensation may paymen t-in-full per Florida Statute. Total victim
providers on behalf of victims are considered
payment have been exhausted. Payments accepted by in-state paymen t schedul e. Limits below the maximum may apply to
determined by the current benefit
compensation benefits cannot exceed the maximum award amount
recipient based on the availability of funding.
specific benefits, which may be reduced without prior notice to the award
crime occurred, but
does not make an independent judgment on whether a compensable
Acceptable Proof of Crime: The Bureau of Victim Compensation sable crime occurred shall result
acceptable documentation proving that a compen
instead relies on proof of crime from the proper authorities. Failure to provide enforce ment report or charging affidavit from
ble documentation includes: a law
in your application not being processed or your claim being denied. Accepta of Children and Families that affirms a compen sable crime
ting attorney, or the Departrn ent
a chid protection team, law enforcement agency, state or prosecu States Federal Bureau of
tor from a court of competent jurisdiction; a report from the United
occurred; an indictment by a grand jury; an indictment by a prosecu s of Section 960.197 , F.S.
rne investigator certification of a crime for purpose
Investigation; or a Florida Department of Law Enforcement cybercri
ntation proving that a
a complete application package which includes acceptable docume
Complete Application Package: It is your responsibility to provide a compen sable crime occurre d, the applicat ion will be assigned a claim
ent for proving that
crime occurred. If the department receives a report which is insuffici ntation. please contact
denied. Claim number s assigne d are not indicativ e of eligibilit y or denial For assistance with collecting acceptable docume
number and State Attorney 's Office.
reported, the referral source, or your local
your local law enforcement agency. the agency where the crime was
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS
Section 9.
harassment aggravated tatteiy, or domestic
CONFIDENTIALITY: If you we the victim of a sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, aggravated stalking,
to have information about your home address and telephone number, employment address and telephone number, and your
violence. you have the right
are the victim of any of these crimes, please mark one of the following statements. Your
personal assets. kept confidential for a period of five years. If you
response will not affeft the processing of your claim.
I want the information to be confidential El I do NOT want the information to be confidential
expenses that cannot be paid by any other
SERIOUS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP: I credit/ that I have a serous financal hardship because of crime-related
source.
loss adversely affects the victim's quality of lire:
PROPERTY LOSS CERTIFICATION: I cerify that the property in question belonged to the victim: that this
that replacement of the property would cause the claimant a serious financial hardship.
that thee is no other source of reimbursement 'or this 'oss: and
or other treatment 0rovider, bankng institution.
RELEASE OF INFORMATION: I give permission to any nospital, doctor. dentist, mental health counselor,
agency, state attorney's office, insurance earner, attorney or employer to give out information that
social service agency, law enforcement agenCy. COyections
payer, or law enforcement investigative information to the Department
is requested concerning any treatment rendered, employment insurance. third-party
for use in processing my claim. I give permission to the Department to release information about the status of my claim to any treatment
of Legal Affairs
provider, law enforcement agent/. or state attorneys office.
numbers for the purpose of performing
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DISCLOSURE: The Bureau of Victim Compensation collects and uses Social Security
the following: searching criminal history records, identity management, billing and payMents, benefit
mperatve duties and 'esponsibilities which may include
information may delay me processing of your
processing and reporting to authorized state and federal government agencies. Failure to provide this optional
unauthorized parties. Absent a waiver
application or benefits. Federal and State laws require the 3ureau to protect Social Seventy numbers from disclosure to
Social Security numbers will be redacted. unless the agency receives a court order to turn over a ron redacted file.
from you or your legal representative.
of last resort and that I must repay the Crimes
REPAYMENT REQUIREMENT: I understand that payment by the victim compensation program is a payment
Compensation Trust Fund if I receive a victim compensation award and alto receive payment from another source as a result of the same criminal Incident
offender. an insurance policy, a settlement a judgment or an award in a third party lawsuit.
Other sources Include. but are not limited to. any payment from the
Trust Fund, if my claim is determined ineligible. I also understand
I further understand that I must repay any emergency award from the Crmes Compensation
Nom the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund.
that if my eligibility is withdrawn, I must repay any amount received
APPLICANT: Appicant signature is required if fling as the parent. legal guardian, or individual authorized to administer a vctlri's estate.
Pnnted Name:
Signature: Date:
Under penalty of perjury or fraud, the irlormation I have provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
guarcianship
NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT: Persons submitting an application on behatt of an ncompetern adult must submit prod of legal
and have their signature witnessed ty a Notary Public.
Sworn to and subscribed Defore me this day of . 20
Personally known to me. O Identification produced.
Notary Public Signature: Stamp/Seal:
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BYC 100 (7/15) The Office of the Attorney Central, Bureau of Victim Compensation is en n04 opponuniy provider and employer
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