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Upcoming Events

SPECIAL EVENTS
3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk and Expo -
Brought to you by the North Miami Beach Police Department and your Miami HEAT.
Yes, we've partnered with the Miami HEAT again to raise awareness and walk to eliminate domestic violence in our communities!!!
WHEN: Saturday, October 2nd
WHERE: Senator Gwen Margolis Amphitheatre
16501 NE 16th Avenue
North Miami Beach.

TIME:
7am: Check-in/onsite registration
9am: Walk commences
CLICK HERE for more info.

6th Annual Domestic Violence Benefit Banquet - Brought to you by the sisters of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at  FIU Modesto Campus
WHEN: Friday, October 29th
WHERE: FIU South Campus Ballroom
TIME: 8:00PM
DONATION: $10 per person or $100 for a table of 10 before October 1st.

Ongoing Programs
Women's Empowerment Group:
Building Strength for Success
Saturdays, 1-3pm
Miami Rotary Club Women’s Resource Center Safespace North
Week 1: Introduction to the Empowerment Group
August 28th
Topic: Goal Setting
Week 2: “I Can Do It”
September 4th
Topic: Self-Esteem Building
Week 3: “Saving for Your Financial Security”
September 11th
Topic: Financial Education
Week 4: Resume Writing and Job Searching
September 25th
Topics:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Job Searching Tips
Week 5: Job Interviewing Skills
October 9th
Topics:
  • Interview skills
  • Communication skills
  • Assertiveness skills
Week 6: “Stepping Up and Stepping Out”: Part I
October 16th
Topic: Professional Appearance
Week 7: “Stepping Up and Stepping Out”: Part II
October 23rd
Topic: Mock Interview
Wrap Up: Graduation
DV Resources

If you are in a situation that feels dangerous right now call 911.

For information and referrals call Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence 7 days a week, 24 hours a day:  1-800-500-1119



Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Council of Greater Miami

DVSAC www.dvsacmiami.org

2400 South Dixie Hwy.

Miami, Fl 33133

(305) 285-5900  (305) 285-5900



State Attorney’s Office www.miamisao.com

MAIN LOCATIONS

E.R. Graham Building
(Felony Arrest Cases & Walk-In Complaints)
1350 N.W. 12 Avenue
305-547-0150  305-547-0150

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
(Misdemeanor Arrest Cases
& Walk-In Complaints)
175 N.W. 1 Avenue
305-349-5830  305-349-5830

 

Rape Crisis Centers

MUJER, Inc.
305-247-1388  305-247-1388
28905 S. Dixie Highway
Homestead, Florida 33030

 

Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center

305-585-5185  305-585-5185

Jackson Memorial Hospital

305-585-RAPE (7273)
1611 NW 12 Avenue HOTLINE
Miami, Florida 33136


Shelter information

Safespace North: 305-758-2546  305-758-2546
Safespace South:  305-247-4249  305-247-4249
The Lodge:  305-693-0232  305-693-0232
Women’s Shelter of HOPE:  305-888-5001  305-888-5001

Injunction (Restraining order) information

Courthouse Center

305-349-5888  305-349-5888
175 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128

Miami Beach Court Facility

305-604-3397  305-604-3397
1130 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

North Dade Justice Center

305-354-8736  305-354-8736
15555 Biscayne Boulevard
North Miami, Florida 33160

South Dade Government Center

305-252-5807  305-252-5807
10710 SW 211th Street
Miami, Florida 33189

Hialeah Courthouse

305-520-4031  305-520-4031
11 East 6th Street
Hialeah, Florida 33010 

Legal services information

Miami Beach Legal Aid Society

305-673-7246  305-673-7246
1100 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Legal Aid Society


305-579-5733  305-579-5733
123 NW 1st Avenue
Downtown Miami, Florida 33128

Homestead Legal Aid Society

305-247-9562  305-247-9562
28905 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida 33033

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc

Main Office
305-576-0080  305-576-0080
3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33137

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc

South Dade Office
305-232-9680  305-232-9680
10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33189

LUCHA, A Women’s Legal Project

305-573-1106  305-573-1106
FIAC (Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center)
3000 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33137

Mental health agencies & other useful telephone numbers

Kristi’s House, Inc.

(Counseling for child victims of sexual abuse)
1265 NW 12 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
(305) 547-6800  (305) 547-6800

Switchboard of Miami

(Emergency hotline for immediate crisis counseling and referral services)
701 SW 27 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
(305) 358-4357  (305) 358-4357

The Journey Institute

(Counseling for child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual abuse)
7412 Sunset Drive
Miami, Florida
(305) 740-8998  (305) 740-8998

Victim Services Center

(Counseling for adult victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence)
111 SW 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
(305) 374-9990  (305) 374-9990

Center for Independent Living

(Assistance for disabled persons)
6660 Biscayne Blvd., 1st Floor
Miami, Florida 33138
(305) 751-8025  (305) 751-8025

Crime Victim Compensation

(Office of Attorney General)
1-800-226-6667  1-800-226-6667

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence


1-888-956-RAPE  1-888-956-RAPE (7273)

Florida Freedom Partnership

(Assistance for victims of human trafficking)
(305) 640-9856  (305) 640-9856

State Attorney’s Office


Children and Special Needs Center
(Forensic interviews for children ages 11 and under)
1265 NW 12 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
(305) 547-0160  (305) 547-0160

Victim Assistance Program


(Miami-Dade County agency offering miscellaneous services to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence)
(305) 758-2546  (305) 758-2546

 

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