Sibling violence is an often-overlooked form of domestic violence that occurs between siblings. In Florida, domestic violence is any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery or stalking by one family or household member against another. This can include...
Domestic Violence
How are substance use and domestic violence connected?
Substance use is a growing problem in Florida. Another common problem is domestic violence. Many people do not know that the two can be related. While substance use can lead to domestic violence, violent acts can also lead to substance use for others. How is domestic...
Domestic violence penalties in Florida
Domestic violence victims might file charges against the person who committed the offense. In Florida, anyone convicted of domestic violence faces jail time. The offender's past history may impact their minimum sentence in the courtroom. Domestic violence penalties...
What makes domestic violence more likely as a woman?
Over 100,000 domestic violence crimes occurred in Florida in 2020. Domestic violence is a problem that could happen to anyone, but some people are at greater risk than others. By knowing what the risk factors are, you could take steps to reduce your chance of getting...
Coercive control in Florida: Signs, penalties and defenses to use
Domestic abuse can manifest in several ways; one subtle and often overlooked but devastatingly impacts the victim is coercive control. Given its nature, one may not know they are abusing their partner in Florida until they have a lawsuit on their hands. Understanding...
Florida implements batterers’ intervention program
Many states have altered how they adjudicate some cases with respect to issuing sentences, and one of the primary alterations has been the employment of educational training as a part of any sentence associated with certain crimes. The standard for this court ruling...
Defending domestic violence accusations
Law enforcement officials and the courts take domestic violence claims seriously. An abusive partner or relative could harm a victim and. their children. Protection orders may reduce interactions, cutting down the chances of any confrontations. However, violent...
The 3 types of trauma in domestic violence
Domestic violence is more common in Florida than many people think. Unfortunately, when many people think of domestic violence, they think of physical abuse. However, domestic violence is a much more complex issue than that. There are many different types of trauma...
How to handle false allegations of domestic violence
The court system protects those who experience domestic violence. Unfortunately, false accusations can be devastating for the wrongly-accused person. Take these steps to defend your reputation if you face a court date for false domestic violence claims. Understand the...
Florida’s domestic violence laws
Several states have enacted regulations pertaining to the prosecution and prevention of domestic violence. In Florida, victims have legal options through the civil and criminal court systems to protect themselves. If you're a Florida resident, here are some important...
