You have now arrived at the University of Florida Police Department's Office of Victim Services web site. Our department recognizes that few, if any, events that may occur in one's life can compare to the potentially traumatizing effects of being a victim of crime. The Office of Victim Services was developed in September of 1993 by the University of Florida Police Department in an effort to provide a civilian support person for anyone who may become a victim of crime while on the University of Florida campus. A victim advocate is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to provide support for victims of actual or threatened violence.
All services are free and confidential.
The Office of Victim Services is here to ensure that victims of crime receive fair treatment in accordance with the provisions of Florida State Statute 960. The victim advocate will accompany and support victims through all stages of the criminal justice process such as law enforcement interviews, line-ups, testimony, deposition, trial, sentencing, injunction hearings, etc. The victim advocate also provides emotional support dealing with the initial issues and feelings the victim may have when first facing their victimization. The victim advocate can also assist with referrals for counseling and other services that may be required. Most importantly, victims may use the services of the advocate even if they decide to not officially report the crime to a law enforcement agency.