Victim Advocates

The Victim Advocate Unit of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is staffed by two, non-sworn, civilians who have received specialized training.  Their positions are funded through a Victim of Crimes Act grant from the Department of Justice, passed through the Florida Attorney General’s Office.  This funding comes from fines and forfeitures from criminal cases.  The Victim Advocates provide assistance on a 24 hour-a-day basis to victims and their families who may need on-scene or follow-up assistance.  Victim Advocates inform victims of their rights under the law; assist victims with restraining orders; create safety plans; assist victims in filing applications for the victim’s compensation fund through the Attorney General’s Office of Victim Assistance to help with medical expenses, lost wages, counseling expenses, and funeral expenses; help prepare victims for court and provide court advocacy and accompaniment; provide information regarding the current status of criminal cases; transport sexual violence victims to the appropriate facility for forensic medical examinations; and other related duties.  The Victim Advocates provide emotional support for victims of crime in Wakulla County while assisting them in receiving any services they need related to their victimization. 

For more information about the Victim Advocate Program, please call 850-745-7129