If you have experienced sexual assault, your safety and well-being come first. You have options, and you deserve support. This page will offer you information on the legal action you can take, and who you can contact to help you.

FLORIDA LAW

§ 794.011 — Sexual battery

§ 394.4593 — Sexual misconduct

§ 110.1221 — Sexual harassment

§ 741.28 — Domestic violence

In Florida, five different types of protective injunctions are available:

  • Domestic Violence 

  • Sexual Violence 

  • Dating Violence 

  • Repeat Violence 

  • Stalking

Domestic Violence Injunction Steps

Legal services:

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service

https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/

In Alachua

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (Gainesville Office)

901 Northwest 8th Avenue, Suite D-5, Gainesville, FL 326081

Contact: (352) 372-0519 or Phone 2: (866) 256-8091

https://www.trls.org/

Florida Domestic Violence Hotline

Call or Text 1-800-500-1119