The Florida Network of Victim Witness Services recognizes that programs serving victims and survivors across the state are feeling budget cuts.

To date, the FNVWS has drafted and sent letters of support to Boards of County Commissioners and Sheriffs. If you or your agency are a member of the Florida Network please contact the president if you need a letter of support or a guest editorial for your newspaper.

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On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, the payout to all providers from the Florida Victim Compensation Trust Fund will be decreased from 75% back to 66%.

Went into effect June 3, 2008, all mental health caps will be decreased as follows:

1. Adult victims: From $5000 to $2500

2. Minor children injured: From $10000 to $5000

3. Minor witnesses : From $5000 to $2500

4. Psychological injury: From $5000 to $2500

5. Crisis stabilization: From $10000 to $5000

The cap for funeral/burial expenses will remain @ $6000.

If you have questions please contact

Gwen Ford Roache, Chief

Bureau of Victim Compensation

Office of Attorney General

PL-01 The Capitol

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050

PH: (850) 414-3300

This website http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/vcdcc/vwcases/vwcases.htm is provided for agencies wishing to receive funding for Victim/Witness Protection requests.  The links included with this page will assist agencies in determining what case criteria is required in order to obtain reimbursement funding from the Council.  Funding procedures provide an explanation of what steps an agency must take to present their requests for funding.  In addition, this page includes the Victim/Witness Protection Program application that can be printed out for the agency’s case package.

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact Inspector Leisha Fordham at 850-410-8619 or email at leishafordham@fdle.state.fl.us