COM Adult and child victims of violent crime and child witnesses of violent crime can get psychological and medical often with help with assistance through your local state attorney generals office. Often they will assist with medical or psychological costs not covered by insurance up to certain maximums. Filing of a formal police report and additional paperwork is necessary before expenses can be covered.
Local shelters are also often available to assist women who have been battered.
Look in the phone book or simply call your local law enforcement agency for help. Click on the Link to the Official US Dept of Justice Website on the left of this page to acccess information about the Crime Victim Compensation program and related materials. Florida residents may obtain a copy of the brochure from the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence or seek assistance from the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline. Information about help for Victims of Violent crime should also be available through your State Attorney Generals Office. Click on Forensic Guidelines for a description of professional concerns in the evaluation of child or adolescent potential victims of sexual or physical abuse.