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Florida Law Protects Employment Rights Of Domestic Violence Victims
Domestic violence victims all too frequently face a dilemma when contemplating taking legal action against their abuser — fearing that if they take time off of work to file an injunction, seek medical care, or get legal advice, they will lose their job. A Florida law that entered into effect in 2007 aims to remove […]
Florida Department Of Law Enforcement: More Than 100,000 Incidents Of Domestic Violence Reported In 2012
In 2012, Florida Law Enforcement received more than 108,000 reports of domestic violence incidents statewide, ranging in severity from stalking to murder. This disturbing statistic highlights the prevalence of domestic violence across the state. In addition to law enforcement intervention, Florida law seeks to protect domestic violence victims through the issuance of restraining orders, known […]
