Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence will have a new place to go to feel safe. Construction recently began on a new facility in Pinellas County for women who are victims of domestic violence. According to this story on ABC Action News, the new facility should be open sometime in 2015.
There is a currently a facility in St. Petersburg called CASA that houses nearly 30 people, but really only has room for half that many. Many of these people stay together at CASA in what is the size of a college dorm room.
The new facility will have 100 beds and will be able to provide services to approximately 1,000 families each year.
Law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County, Florida receive over 8,000 calls a week from people who are the subject of domestic violence. In addition to filing criminal charges, victims of domestic violence can also file for a protective order with the Clerk of the Court in Pinellas County, Florida. There are several different injunctions that you can ask for including domestic violence and stalking. Here is a link to the Clerk’s website that will provide you with additional information regarding injunctions.
If you have been the victim of domestic violence and need assistance with obtaining a protective order call one of The Reissman Law Group, P.A.‘s attorneys today.
We are here to for you and will help get you the truth and justice that you deserve. Let one of our compassionate and caring attorneys help you during this difficult and confusing times. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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