MCSD Victims Advocate

04/26/2026

A not-so-fun fact for : you’re more likely to experience financial abuse by a romantic partner than win the lottery.

Financial abuse looks like:

💸 Controlling how and when money is spent (including your paycheck)
💸 Forcing you to sign or forging your name on financial documents
💸 Preventing you from having a job or going to school
💸 Hiding or stealing your money, credit cards, public assistance card or valuable things
💸 Running up debts in your name to ruin your credit

Economic independence is the biggest predictor of whether a survivor will break free from the cycle of abuse, because when a survivor has no money, bad credit and can’t get a job, they are more likely to stay with or return to an abusive partner.

Our Economic Empowerment Program was created to bring financial freedom within reach for survivors of DV, through job readiness workshops, skill-building sessions and career panels. Look in the comments for more information.

[Image description: A picture of purple money with the following words: “Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases. And it can impact a survivor’s financial stability years after they leave an abusive partner.]

04/18/2026

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04/01/2026

Come walk with us! April 9, 2025

02/18/2026

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𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Friday, February 20, 2026, 11am - 12pm
City of Jacksonville - City Hall Atrium
117 W. Duval Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

All family members of missing adults are invited to attend this event. We encourage you to bring a framed photo of your loved one.

Contact our office for more information.

02/06/2026

February 10th is wear orange day to help bring awareness to teen dating violence awareness ! 🧡🧡🧡

01/29/2026

The more you know!

The majority of stalkers use (or misuse) technology to monitor, watch, contact, control, threaten, sabotage, isolate, and frighten victims, as well as to damage victims’ credibility or reputation. Cyberstalking can be just as terrifying and harmful as in-person stalking.

Stalking and tech infographic:https://www.stalkingawareness.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SPARC_Stalking-Technology-Infographic.pdf

01/19/2026

knowledge is power!

Leaving an abusive relationship can feel scary and uncertain, but you don’t have to face it alone. Every step toward safety is meaningful, and support is here for you.

Today, and everyday, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by embracing his values of courage and nonviolence in our work as advocates. Together, we can uplift survivors and foster communities rooted in safety.

Image: A photo of purple stairs and a quote by Dr. King: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

01/17/2026

The more you know.

"Cyberstalking" can include an abuser choosing to post harmful messages or spread rumors about you, harass your friends and family, impersonate you, and engage in other abusive online behaviors. It's unacceptable, and victims deserve support.

Learn more and find resources if you're worried about yourself or someone you know: https://buff.ly/LsMmrNK



[Image description: Against a dark orange background, white text reads: "What is cyberstalking? “Cyberstalking” is misuse of the internet or other technology to harass someone. It can happen through email, social media, messaging, and other online spaces. Most states have laws against harassing someone online, even if they don’t have specific cyberstalking laws. Visit WomensLaw.org to find additional information or to speak with an attorney for free on the WomensLaw Email Hotline." WomensLaw and NNEDV logos below, reading: "WomensLaw.org a project of NNEDV National Network to End Domestic Violence."]

10/23/2025

If my page disappears, I just want you guys to know why. Hopefully this will be worked out.

10/16/2025

Crime victims have rights.

10/15/2025

EVERYBODY KNOWS SOMEONE: One THING YOU CAN DO TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This is a article from KellieRock, Sexual Assault Advocate at CLUES.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of physical violence at the hands of their partner. But domestic violence is not limited to physical violence, it can be emotional, verbal, sexual, and even financial. This can seem like an overwhelming number, but in reality everyone can do to help end domestic violence by supporting someone they know.

Given these statistics, everyone knows somebody who has experienced domestic violence in their life. But parents, friends, and family members of victims are left with the question: what can I do?

While nobody can force someone to leave a toxic relationship, there are many things you can do to support a loved one who is experiencing domestic violence.

Listen non-judgmentally
Let them know about services such as getting an order for protection or signing up for therapy sessions
Give them encouragement and positive words - abusers break down their confidence, you can help build it back up
Check-in with them, and ask them when it’s safe for them to talk. A tactic of abuse is to isolate the victim from their support network, so try to help your loved one maintain their network.
Continue to offer them a safe space as you’re able - let them know they can call you or stay with your when/if the violence escalates (if that is support you’re able to offer them)
Encourage them to establish financial independence from their abuser
Offer to connect them with a domestic violence advocate, like the ones at CLUES, who can explain their options and support them through the process
Remember the journey to healing can be long - support your loved one even after they have left their abusive relationship

10/14/2025

Domestic violence is real. Everyone knows someone who died at the hands of someone who said they loved them…