Domestic Violence Services

Interagency Agreement YLN19 is a funding arrangement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Office of the State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Funded through the federal Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Grant Program via the Department of Justice, the contract provides 422,777.37 dollars to enhance the prosecution of crimes related to the Violence Against Women Act, specifically focusing on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The agreement is effective from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. To achieve its objectives, the recipient is required to hire specific personnel, including Assistant State Attorneys, a social worker, and a clerical assistant. Additionally, the contract mandates the implementation of trauma-informed policies and requires active collaboration with local domestic violence centers to improve prosecution services and victim advocacy within the judicial circuit.