A Guide to Injunctions for Protection

There are three sections to the video, which will play one after another. To view only one section click the “1/3” in the top right corner of the video for drop down menu.

  • Section 1 – Getting a Protective Injunction
  • Section 2 – What Happens During the Hearing
  • Section 3 – Remote Hearings and Motions
This video focuses on the needs of parties considering a petition for protection. It is hoped that the video will assist petitioners (as well as respondents) in understanding Florida’s four orders of protection and the requirements for filing a petition.

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center

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24 HOUR HOTLINE: (941) 365-1976

SPARCC’s mission is to provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence, and to promote a violence free community through awareness and education. SPARCC serves both Sarasota and DeSoto counties. Office locations include Sarasota, Venice, and Arcadia.

SPARCC’s services include:

  • 24 hour hotline (941-365-1976)
  • Emergency Shelter
  • Safety Planning
  • Crisis Intervention Counseling
  • Advocacy/Accompaniment
  • Information and Referrals
  • Assessment of Children Who Witness Abuse
  • Support Groups Community
  • Education and Professional Training
  • System Coordination
  • Case Management
IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS DIAL 911!

State and County Agencies

Victims of violence may also contact their local Law Enforcement or Victim/Witness Program for assistance


Local Law Enforcement Agencies

If you are interested in filing charges, or to follow up on a previous report, please contact the agency where the crime occurred.

  • Longboat Key Police Department
    (941) 316-1977
  • New College Police Department
    (941) 487-4210
  • North Port Police Department
    (941) 429-7300
  • Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
    (941) 861-5800
  • Sarasota Police Department
    (941) 366-8000
  • Venice Police Department
    (941) 486-2444
LAW ENFORCEMENT VICTIM/ WITNESS PROGRAMS
  • Sarasota County Sheriff’s Victim Assistance Program
    (941) 861-4942
  • Sarasota Police Department Victim Advocate Program
    (941) 954-7021

Important Resources

  • Coastal Behavioral Healthcare
    (941) 952-1147
  • Family Emergency Treatment Center
    (941) 952-1147
  • Manatee Glens
    (941) 782-4299
  • Child Protection Center, Inc.
    (941) 365-1277
  • Children and Families Supervised Visitation Program
    (941) 492-6491
  • Citizen’s Dispute Program
    (941) 861-7833
  • Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
    1-800-500-1119, ext. 3
  • Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
    1-800-342-8060
  • Florida Victim Information & Notification Service
    1-877-VINE-4-FL
  • Gulf Coast Legal Services, Inc.
    (941) 366-1746
  • Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc.
    (941) 366-0038
  • Office of the State Attorney
    (941) 951-5400
  • Sarasota Clerk of the Court
    (941) 861-7400
  • United Way 211 of Manasota
    (941) 308-HELP (4357)