Central
Location:
220 S. Courtenay Pkwy., Suite D
Merritt Island, FL 32952
(321) 449-1144
South
Location:
1425 Aurora Road
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-3110
Beating
Another Person Is A Crime!
You Have The Right Not To Be Abused.
You Can Choose To Change The Situation.
Here
are some things you can do:
If you are in immediate danger, call the police
(911). Tell the officer you want to sign a complaint
and be sure to follow through.
Get medical attention if you need it. Tell the
doctor how you were injured and ask that it be charted.
Have police take pictures of your injuries and save
any torn or bloody clothing.
If you are married to or living with the person
who beat or threatened you, you can go to the nearest
courthouse and apply for an injunction for protection
(restraining order). There is a 24-hour help with
an injunction. If it is an emergency, ask the police.
Call the Women's Center for help from a victims
advocate and possible legal representation through
the injunction process.
Call the local or state Domestic Violence Hotline
numbers listed in this page. They are a caring and
informative source of support and information.
Come by or call the Women's Center (242-3110 or
449-1144) to talk with someone who will listen and
help.
Plan to attend the free Domestic Violence Support
Group at the Women's Center, or call for other groups
and locations. Make an appointment for counseling
and keep it.
Contact an attorney or Legal Aid for information
on filing for divorce.
If you are not ready to do any of the above things,
make a safety plan for the next time you are in
danger. Think about who you will call, a safe place
you can go, and safety for your child(ren). Pack
and hide a small bag with some money, important
papers, phone numbers, medication, and extra keys.
You also could leave important papers such as birth
certificates, social security numbers, divorce or
other legal papers and tax forms with a trusted
friend.
We have put together
a list of phone numbers for victims of domestic violence.
These numbers are for various agencies. You can view it
using MS Word from the link below.
