TO THE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
The Holmes County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Dennis Lee, have established a Victim's Advocate Unit to assist you with certain needs you may have with regard to the domestic incident you have been involved in. These services are offered to you in an effort to help protect you from further violence. I understand why victims stay in abusive relationships, and will work with you on finding options to suit your situation. I can provide transportation to a safe haven for you, assist you in filing for an Injunction for Protection, and refer you to service agencies within our community which may be able to help you. If I can be of assistance to you, please contact me at the Holmes County Sheriff's Dept. I can be reached 24 hours a day at 547-3681.
Thank you,
Catherine Wynne
Crime Victim's Advocate
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WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
Domestic violence is any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping and false imprisonment or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member who is or was residing in the same single dwelling. (s. 741.30 F.S. 1993)
Family or household member is defined as spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons who are presently residing together as if a family, or who have in the past resided together as a family, and persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have resided together at any time.
(s. 741.30 F.S. 1993)
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