Victim Rights and Services

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

Victim Information Brochures

Local Rape Crisis Center Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties Helpline 352-787-1379
Post office Box 492335 Leesburg, FL 34749
Office 352-787-5889
www.HavenLakeSumter.org

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence 888-956-7273
www.fcasv.org

Victim Compensation 800-226-6667
www.myfloridalegal.com

Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Sexual Offender/ Predator Unit 888-357-7332 or 850-410-8572
For TTY Accessibility: 877-414-7234
E-mail: sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us

Florida Department of Corrections
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) 877-VINE-4-FL
www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/victasst/index.html

Florida Abuse Hotline 800-962-2873

State Attorney 352-742-4236

Florida Attorney General 800-226-6667
www.myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service 800-342-8060