Alachua County Victim Services

05/31/2026

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To honor this, we share this adorable artwork from

A culture of consent involves everyone.

Our helpline is open 24/7 at 352-264-6760

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Thank you to all the partners who are here for the Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial event.

05/30/2026

Today we are at Squirrel Ridge Park from 10-12 at the Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial. Join us for a day of reflection, remembrance, and hope

05/28/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

As a community, we need to have an honest conversation about intimate partner violence. While it can be difficult to discuss, the reality is that this issue affects far too many individuals and families.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, intimate partner violence impacts millions of people in the United States each year. More than 1 in 3 women (nearly 43.5 million) and more than 1 in 6 men (20.7 million) have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

Gainesville is not immune to this violence. Last year (2025) we responded to 2,347 domestic calls for service.

Behind these statistics are our neighbors, friends, coworkers, and loved ones. Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. You are not alone.

By raising awareness, supporting survivors, and speaking openly about this issue, we can work together to build a safer and healthier community for everyone.

05/28/2026

The Alachua County Victim Services and R**e Crisis Center, in partnership with IMPACT GNV, invites residents to the annual Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Squirrel Ridge Park (1603 SW Williston Road, Gainesville).

This memorial is part of a series of events recognizing Gun Violence Awareness Month. Residents are encouraged to subscribe to the City of Gainesville’s IMPACT GNV’s mailing list to be notified about other upcoming events. https://tinyurl.com/42ma7baw

05/27/2026

It's a very common and understandable reaction to isolate after trauma, especially when the traumatic event was harm caused by someone else. Isolation is both a byproduct of trauma, as well as a contributing factor to it, which can create a cycle of isolation and exacerbate trauma symptoms.

It's important to recognize that there are barriers outside of a survivor's control that can isolate them, such as how those around them respond. These are just a few of the reasons why our groups here at Survivors.org are so important to survivors. We bring a supportive, understanding community to them, regardless of where they're at physically and emotionally.

You are deserving of support, connection, and of a full life. Learn more about isolation after trauma and register for any of our groups at Survivors.org

05/26/2026

Welcome to another Trauma-Informed Tuesday!

Today, we talk about consent. Talking about consent isn’t something that has to wait till we are in our late teens. Foundations of consent education can begin with toddlers. ‘Teaching children that their body belongs to them helps them understand that they have control over who touches them and when — an empowering message that builds self-worth and protects personal boundaries.’

It doesn’t need to be complicated with littles; the simpler the better. It may look like asking if they want a hug/high five and respecting the answer. Letting them choose who they want to touch them, and when. Letting them know they can change their mind about it and that's okay. Teach them that ‘No’ and ‘Stop’ are powerful words that are to be respected. That you will respect their no and that they are to respect it from others.

There is lots of wonderful content out there to help parents, caregivers, and adult allies talk to the kids in their lives about consent. Here are some of my favorites.

https://endsexualviolencect.org/8-ways-to-teach-kids-about-consent-and-healthy-boundaries/

https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/high-five-or-hug-teaching-toddlers-about-consent/

https://childrescuecoalition.org/educations/growing-kids-and-boundaries-teaching-consent-by-age-and-stage/

https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1955834329/2438009779

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSFvJbSQdA4

A social/emotional song for kids- no, for everyone about setting healthy boundaries with others. 🙂Subscribe! ➜ https://www.youtube.com/c/hopscotchsongs?sub_...