This report is dedicated to the women, children and men who were killed by an act of domestic violence in Florida, to their loved ones, and to those who work every day to prevent these unthinkable deaths. “The work our domestic violence fatality review teams do is so important in understanding these tragic homicides and improving the safety of the citizens of Florida. These teams honor the lives that were lost by providing information that may help prevent future deaths. I am pleased to partner with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence in co-chairing the Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team and commend our great law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and team members who play such a critical role in the fight against domestic violence.” — Attorney General Pam Bondi “Tragically, every year approximately one in five homicides in Florida are the direct result of domestic violence. It is difficult to imagine that 20 percent of our state’s homicides are perpetrated by a current or former partner or family member. Reducing domestic violence homicides requires the collaboration of entire communities working diligently toward this goal. The Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, developed through a partnership between the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Office of the Attorney General, is critical in this continuous effort by identifying systemic gaps and providing potential solutions that increase domestic violence awareness while strengthening the State’s response to this heinous crime. The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence remains steadfast in our work with the statewide team and the 25 local fatality review teams to find solutions that help survivors and their children remain safe, reduce homicides and hold perpetrators accountable for their violence.” —Tiffany Carr, President/CEO The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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