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Victim Advocate Unit
About the Unit
The Victim Advocate Unit is composed of professionals trained to assist anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime within the City of Hialeah. The purpose of the unit is to assist victims with coping with the emotional trauma that is often the result of crime victimization. The Victim Advocates provide services that help survivors with recuperating their lives.
Our Victim Advocates assist victims with different services such as: the victim compensation program, information regarding the criminal justice process, information regarding the restraining order 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.
Additionally, they work closely with detectives while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality. Our Advocates may have to share information related to an investigation with their supervisors. However, our Victim’s Advocates ensure the needs of victims and survivors of crimes are met in a safe environment, while maintaining their rights to privacy and protection. The federal government has passed laws to establish a set of victims’ rights. Research your rights as a victim of a crime to ensure your rights are being met throughout your journey through the criminal justice process.
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.
Domestic Violence Shelters
- SafeSpace North: 305-758-2546
- Safespace South: 305-245-5011
- The Lodge: 305-693-1170
Related Documents
Victim's Rights
- 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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Ornella Sorrentino
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.