In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In the City of Tavares, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Direct line to Detectives 352-253-4382
Local Rape Crisis Center Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties Helpline 352-787-1379Post office Box 492335 Leesburg, FL 34749Office 352-787-5889www.HavenLakeSumter.org
Florida Council Against Sexual Violence 888-956-7273www.fcasv.org
Victim Compensation 800-226-6667www.myfloridalegal.com
Florida Department of Law EnforcementSexual Offender/ Predator Unit 888-357-7332 or 850-410-8572For TTY Accessibility: 877-414-7234E-mail: sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us
Florida Department of CorrectionsVictim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) 877-VINE-4-FLwww.dc.state.fl.us/oth/victasst/index.html
Florida Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873
State Attorney 352-742-4236
Florida Attorney General 800-226-6667www.myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf
Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service 800-342-8060