• Advocacy and Grants Management
• Criminal Justice Programs
• Victim Compensation

The Florida Constitution states that victims of crime shall have specific rights related to the criminal proceedings for the case for which they have been identified as the victim, including the rights to 

• notification of all public proceedings related to their crime, including post-conviction procedures;
• be heard at pubic proceedings for pretrial release, plea, sentencing, or other adjudicatory proceedings;
• confer with prosecutors concerning case outcomes;
• make victim impact statements; be provided copies of presentencing reports;
• receive notification of release or escape of an offender from custody;
• receive notification of clemency or expungement procedures, prompt return of property no longer needed as evidence;
• timely restitution payments; and
• proceedings free from unreasonable delay and to the prompt final conclusion of the cases and any related to postjudgement proceedings.

Injured crime victims may also be eligible for financial assistance for medical care, lost income, mental health services, funeral expenses, and other out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the injury or victimization. An Application for Victim Compensation Form  can be obtained online.

The Bureau of Victim Compensation also maintains a Victim Services Directory of service providers by judicial circuit.

The Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs provides statewide public education and training programs for law enforcement personnel, school resource officers, victim advocates, and other interested persons on crime prevention initiatives, school-based officer programs, victim advocacy, and related criminal justice areas. This is done primarily through the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute.

The Bureau of Criminal Justice Programs also administers the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. The mission of the Council is to research and propose measures that improve conditions affecting black men and boys. The council's annual report is available on its website.

The Division of Victim Services provides an annual report of activities on their website as required by s. 960.045(1)(c), Florida Statutes. According to the department, during Fiscal Year 2021-22, the office received 14,856 claims, which is 16% less than the previous year. The average processing time from receipt of a claim through initial payment totaled 33.75 days, which is 26% longer than the previous year. According to the department, the increase in processing time with fewer claims was due to staff vacancies and more complex claims. The awards to claimants in Fiscal Year 2021-22 totaled approximately $16 million.

Other Reports
Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs Annual Report, Office of the Attorney General
Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Annual Report, Office of the Attorney General
The Auditor General reports on department operations are available on its website

Websites of Interest
U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (Florida Resources)
The National Center for Victims of Crime
National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards

Performance Information

Office of Attorney General, 850-414-3300, 850-414-3990 (Citizens Services), or 1-800-226-6667 (Victim Information and Referral Line)
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