Florida Facts and Stats
- In Florida, during fiscal year 2001, the Florida Abuse Hotline received 39,516 reports of abuse and neglect. Almost three-fourths of the allegations/reports involved people over 60.
- In fiscal year 2002, 123 older Floridians 60+ years were sheltered by the state's certified domestic violence centers, and 1,331 were served in outreach.
State Government Agencies Help Lines and Hotlines- Florida Abuse Hotline
1-800-96ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) - Florida Elder Help Line
1-800-963-5337 - Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-500-1119
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