Domestic Violence Services

Interagency Agreement YLN20 is a funding arrangement between the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Florida Office of the State Attorney for the 2nd Judicial Circuit. The agreement provides 248,440.18 dollars in federal funding through the Department of Justice Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors STOP Grant Program. The primary objective is 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 contract is effective from June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. To fulfill the requirements of the grant, the recipient must hire specific full-time equivalent positions, including Assistant State Attorneys and Investigators, and implement trauma-informed policies. Additionally, the agreement mandates active collaboration with local certified rape crisis centers and domestic violence organizations to provide comprehensive prosecution and ancillary services.