Legal Aid of Manasota

Domestic Violence

Victims of domestic violence should immediately contact a local crisis center. In emergency situations you should contact your local law enforcement agency or dial 911.

Sarasota County Residents;

Residents of Manatee County should contact;

Services at SPARCC and Hope are free and confidential. These organizations send referrals to Legal Aid of Manasota for clients in need of legal assistance. After a referral is made Legal Aid of Manasota may be able to assist clients who are victims of domestic violence in a variety of cases including representation in injunctions hearings and dissolution of marriage cases. Leave a phone number that you can be reached at and you will be contacted regarding eligibility and to set up an appointment if you qualify.

Other resources are:

  • Florida Domestic Violence Hotline:
    • 800-500-1119
    • www.fcdav.org
  • Florida Sexual Violence Hotline:
    • 888-956-RAPE (7273)
    • www.aardvarc.org
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline:
    • 800-799-SAFE (7233)
    • www.ndvh.org
  • National Sexual Violence Hotline:
    • 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • www.rainn.org
  • National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline:
    • 866-331-9474
    • www.loveisrespect.org