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Victim Advocate Unit
About the Unit
The Victim Advocate Unit consists of professionals trained to assist anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime within the City of Hialeah.
Our Victim Advocates assist victims with different services such as: the victim compensation program, information regarding the criminal justice process, information on victim rights, information regarding the injunction for protection process, address confidentiality program, safety planning, referrals to shelters, referrals to counseling, etc. The Victim Advocates follow-up with victims to assist with unmet needs. They maintain contact with mental health providers, hospitals, The Office of Attorney General, Rape Treatment Center, and other community providers to assist with delivery of quality services and the continuity of care.
Domestic Violence Shelters
- Florida Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
- Miami-Dade County Coordinated Victims Assistance Center: 305-285-5900 (Call/Text 24/7)
- Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – Central: 305-693-0232
- Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – North: 305-758-2546
- Advocates for Victims/Safespace Hotline – South: 305-245-5011
- Inn Transition Program – North: 305-899-4600
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
If you are an organization serving crime victims and would like to apply for Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) funding, please fill out the form.
Related Documents
- A Child is Missing Website
- Sex Offender and Predator Search
- Women in Distress - Broward County Website
- Miami-Dade County Police Department Website
- Attorney General Pam Bondi Website
- Miami-Dade County Clerk - Filing a Restraining Order
- Miami-Dade County Domestic Violence Website
- Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Website
- VINELink - Victims Have the Right to Know
- CASA - CVAC Office Website
- Victim Response, Inc. - The Lodge
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- The Miami Foundation for a Greater Miami Website
- SafeLink Wireless Website
- Miami-Dade County Clerk - Probate and Mental Health Court Services
- Miami-Dade County Criminal Justice Online System
- Miami-Dade County Civil, Family and Probate Courts Online System
- The National Center for Victims of Crime
- Prescription Medication Disposal Safety Guide
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Emerly Rojas
Victim Advocate
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Yanira Montesano
Victim Advocate
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Victim Advocate Unit
Physical Address
5555 E 8th Avenue
Hialeah, FL 33013
Phone: 305-953-5351 or 305-953-5379
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.