Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay

Bringing help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, violence, financial distress, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems.

To PREVENT abuse before it occurs STOP abuse that is occurring and REBUILD the child and family after abuse

Improving the lives of family violence victims through community collaboration and the provision of comprehensive services in a single location.

SAIN is a collaboration of volunteer professionals working to reduce the incidence of sexual abuse in Hillsborough County, Florida through identifying, referring, supervising and treating children with sexual behavior problems.

Prevent domestic violence. Protect victims. Promote Change in lives, families and communities. The Spring aims to be the premier provider of domestic violence services and a positive force for social change, creating a 'zero tolerance' attitude toward domestic violence in Hillsborough County.

To provide individuals and families in our community with comprehensive behavioral health services so that they may experience optimal mental health such that they may lead contributory, purposeful lives.

To work with our community to meet the gender-specific needs of youth.

A survivors keys to understanding and living with the many challenges that life can bring, from sexual and domestic violence, self destructive patterns, to coping with illness and disease of mind and body.

Empowering survivors of crime, violence or abuse and preventing victimization by promoting the restoration of decision making and control to survivors, by advocating for their rights and honoring their experiences, and through education and collaboration, fostering a safe university community that respects the rights and dignity of all.

Security On Campus, Inc. (SOC) has made a dramatic and far reaching impact on college campus crime reporting, campus crime victim rights and prevention initiatives to reduce campus crime over the past twenty-one years. Today, it remains the first and only nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of criminal violence at colleges and universities nationwide through educational, awareness, and policy initiatives.

Necessary Improvements to Transform our Environment: The N.I.T.E. Organization is a student activist group that seeks to advocate continuous campus safety and student health. We aim to educate USF students about beneficial resources provided to them by the University of South Florida. We also strive to work with other campus organizations in order to campaign for improvements to the environment for the entire USF community.

Sunrise of Pasco County, Inc. (Sunrise) is a full-service domestic violence and sexual assault center providing a safe place for victims to heal and to plan their future. Established in 1982, our private, non-profit organization provides a wide range of services to help victims and their children survive the aftermath of abuse and to move towards safe and enriching lives.

Speaking Out About Rape, Inc.

A visit to Hyde Park Village turns any day into a special occasion. Shop in all your favorite boutiques, kick back with a casual lunch or kick up your heels for a festive night out. With great stores and unique restaurants, it's the perfect combination of shopping, dining and fun for all.

Our mission is to create a violence free world by empowering women and children through the elimination of personal and institutional violence and oppression against all people. FCADV provides leadership, advocacy, education, training, technical assistance, public policy and development, and support to domestic violence center programs.

The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to victims and survivors of sexual violence and the sexual assault crisis programs who serve them.

Promote, protect and improve the health of all people in Florida.

Promote, protect and improve the health of all people in Pinellas County.

To end the cycle of family violence, abuse and sexual assault...where home is a safe place.

The promise of Family Service Centers is to empower children and families to be safe, healthy, and resilient by leading the community in the best practices of counseling, education, and advocacy.

Our mission is to give hope in the lives of children by providing training and education to prevent and reduce the rate of abuse among children throughout Northeast Florida and the Tampa region.

The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent co-educational elementary school and an all girl college preparatory high school. Our Mission is to develop the spiritual, academic, personal and physical growth of each student within an atmosphere of care and concern.

ACS Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to positively supporting individuals throughout Tampa, FL. g individuals throughout Tampa, FL. Explore our Web site and see what ACS Inc. is all about. Whether it be volunteering with our F.A.M.E. Program, aiding in our Clean Slate Ex-Offender Program, attending our Kingian Nonviolence Training, or simply making a donation to help support our programs, we have many opportunities where you can help make a difference!

The mission of Brothers Making a Difference is to build a foundation in young boys to prepare them to be productive citizens that build strong families and stronger communities.

Gulfcoast Legal Services is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, personal legal advocacy, counseling and education for vulnerable individuals and families.

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County is one of 31 coalitions throughout Florida. It is a community based, private, non-profit organization focused on improving the health and well being of pregnant women, their children and families.

Safer, smarter living is the concept behind I Know My Plan, Inc. Personal safety strategies enhance well-being and help make informed decisions about personal safety. Defensive strategies are presented in classes that are age appropriate, comprehensive, and easy to learn. Nationally Certified Independent Instructors, Wendy Vasquez Ernest and Bill Pollock, teach the R.A.D. system of personal safety.

Life Enrichment Center is the only private, non-profit community-based center for adults in the Tampa Bay area and one of few of its kind nationwide. It is the only agency providing classes specifically for active adults, from the baby-boom generation and older. The Center provides more than 40 innovative classes ranging from creative endeavors, such as contemporary dance, art, and digital photography, to academic classes including creative writing, computers and Spanish, and fitness classes such as tai chi and low impact exercises.

The S.O.S. Student Association works with the faculty to enhance the experience of students while in the program, help prepare them for life after graduation, and contribute to the Tampa Bay community.

TLC is all about talk. Conversations. It

Thap Group is a private company categorized under Multi-Service Center and located in Tampa, FL that provides Business Filing & Compliance Info For Non-Profits Of All Sizes and low cost insurance products for Non Profit Organizations. 877.463.9431

The Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA) program was funded by the Legislature in 1998 to reach high-risk or HIV-infected pregnant women not receiving adequate prenatal care. The purpose of the program is to lower the number of babies born with prenatal drug exposure and HIV infection. TOPWA projects are currently in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Duval, St. Lucie, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. Projects provide HIV testing and pregnancy testing for women who are not sure of their pregnancy status. Women receive HIV prevention education and are assisted with substance abuse evaluations and treatment when needed. Pregnant women who are HIV infected are educated in the benefits of taking prescribed antiretroviral to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to their infants.

The exhibit was designed to bring awareness to the community about the emotional and physical devastation of domestic violence. This powerful and emotional display

Meet a dynamic group of Tampa Bay-area women promoting personal and professional growth and making strides toward a better community, one high-heeled step at a time. The women of High Hopes in High Heels may have different backgrounds, but we all have the same desire to serve in our hearts.

"We want to make a difference in your life so you can make a difference in the world."

Helped sponsor the Take Back the Night event April 2010

Helped sponsor the Take Back the Night event April 2010

Helped sponsor the Take Back the Night event April 2010

Helped sponsor the Take Back the Night event April 2010

Provided news coverage of the Take Back the Night event April 2010

Keith Cate spoke at Take Back the Night April 2010. WFLA TV Channel 8 also provided news coverage of the Take Back the Night event.

The Roosevelt 2.0 is a community flex-space in Ybor City, the historic district in Tampa, Florida. The mission of The Roosevelt 2.0 is to provide a venue for education, creative expression, and serve as a model of urban renewal and sustainable living. The Roosevelt 2.0 donated their space for Voices of Strength in November 2011.