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Victim's Assistance Program


The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Victim Service Center provides Victim Advocates to meet the needs of those who are victims or witnesses to a crime.  Often this traumatic event is a person's first experience with the criminal justice system.

Victim Advocates are available for presentations, training, community crisis debriefing and speaking engagements.

For more information contact the
Victim's Service Center at: (941) 373-7366

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An Advocate Can Provide

  • Crisis Intervention Counseling

  • Personal Advocacy

  • Community Information and Referrals

  • Emotional Support

  • Attempt to Locate Translators as Needed

  • Assistance with Property Return

  • Assistance with Victim Compensation Claim Form

  • Information on Your Role in the Justice System

  • Assistance in Filing an Injunction for Protection

  • Locating Transportation 

  • Locating Accessible Parking

  • Coordination with Sheriff's Deputies and Investigators

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To view a video about the Victim's Services click here.  It is recommended that you view this with a broadband connection.  You will need to have Windows Media Player installed on your computer in order to view this video