As part of the Investigative Services Section, the Family Services Unit is under the command of
Major Danzell Brooksand managed by
Lieutenant James
Weatherford . Family Services is comprised of the
Domestic Violence Unit, Child & Elderly Abuse and/or Neglect Unit,
Animal Neglect & Abuse Unit,
School Resource Officers,
Police Athletic League,
Boys & Girls Club, and
Victim Advocates.
Domestic Violence, Child & Elderly Exploitation, Abuse, & Neglect, Animal Neglect
& Abuse
Supervised by Sergeant Cathy Marano, seven (7) full-time Investigators are
responsible for the investigation of all acts of domestic violence,
domestic related stalking, child abuse or neglect, elderly abuse, neglect, and
physical exploitation, missing juveniles, sexual battery with juvenile victims, and animal neglect and abuse cases. Two (2) full-time Victim's Advocates
are responsible for providing
support, information and guidance for victims and witnesses of crimes.
For more information about Domestic Violence visit our What is Domestic Violence
page and
Women in Distress page.
Victim Advocates
Although housed in Family Services, Victim Advocates are available to all crime
victims and witnesses.
Crime Victim/Witness assistance:Support throughout interview process
Obtaining shelter, food, financial support
Referral to resource agencies
Referral or counseling services
Assistance/support during court proceedings
Resources, release notifications and restitution availability
Navigating the Criminal Justice System
School Resource Officers
Supervised by
Sergeant Pablo Vanegas,
seven (7) Police Officers provide special services to all public schools within
the City of Hollywood, the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang
Resistance Educations and Training) Program at public middle schools,
the S.A.V.I. (School Anti Violence Initiative) Program, and other youth related
services. The Explorer Post
is also supported.
Police Athletic League -
Click the link for further P.A.L. information.
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S.A.V.I. - School Anti Violence Initiative
Phone #: (954) 967-4430
Fax #: (954)
967-4433
Purpose:
To enhance the quality of life for every individual
in the City of Hollywood.
S.A.V.I. Mission:
To provide the safest learning environment possible
to maximize your child's learning potential.
Initiative Highlights
- Assign a School Resource Officer to every public secondary school in Hollywood
- Provide annual school security plans
- Provide classroom instruction focusing on conflict resolution, drug awareness and civic responsibility
- Identify children in need of service and provide them with the appropriate assistance
S.A.V.I.
Questions and Answers:
What are
some of the activities that make up S.A.V.I.?
The Police
Referral Outreach Program, Youth Mentoring, G.R.E.A.T. Program, Teen Court,
peer counseling, truancy prevention alternative suspension programs as
well as classroom instruction consisting of conflict resolution, cultural
diversity and civic responsibilities.
How is
S.A.V.I. Administered?
SAVI is
administrated by the School Resource Officer at your child's school. These
officers have special training in identifying students that would benefit
most from referral programs or special instruction.
What other
agencies are you in partnership with?
Memorial Regional Hospital
The Starting Place
Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood
Hollywood Police Athletic League
Hollywood Y.M.C.A.
Are there
any potential costs associated with S.A.V.I. referrals?
Generally
NO, however some comprehensive services involve reimbursement via normal
Health Insurance Policies.
What should
I do if I think my child would benefit from the S.A.V.I. initiative?
Simply
contact your child's School Resource Officer at their school or you can
call the Hollywood Police Department Youth Services Section at (954) 967-4411. |
