Broward Victim's Rights Coalition

10/01/2026

💜October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month💜

This month, we stand together to raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those whose lives have been lost to domestic violence, and remind our community that no one should have to face domestic violence alone.

Every person deserves to feel safe, supported, heard, and empowered. By educating ourselves, supporting survivors, and speaking out against abuse, we can help build a community where everyone can live free from violence.

💜 Educate. Support. Empower. Prevent.
💜 Together, we can make a difference.

09/22/2026

Join us for an important community conversation during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

WID President/CEO Dr. Linda Parker will join Sgt. James Kaban of the Coral Springs Police Department and Dr. Craig Fabrikant, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, for a discussion on how we can work together to create a community free from violence.

📅 Monday, October 5 | 6:00pm–7:30pm
📍 Northwest Regional Library | Multipurpose Room

Registration is free, but space is limited!
https://broward.libnet.info/event/17391432

09/01/2026

Someone needs to hear this today. ❤️ What if the most powerful su***de prevention tool isn't technology, but human connection?
That's the message CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, shared in a Forbes Health feature on su***de prevention. Suicide’s impact reaches is devastating. “Families are left with profound grief, guilt and often silence,” he says. “Communities lose leaders, caregivers and loved ones.” While AI can help connect people with information and crisis resources, it can never replace the empathy, compassion, and clinical judgment of trained mental health professionals.
Read the full article: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/su***de-prevention-strategies/

04/23/2026

Today we held our annual training and awards luncheon! This year we had two trainings. The first one was on “The Impact of Traumatic Grief on Friends and Family Members”. This was facilitated by Carolyn Longstreet, Barbara Koeppel and Robin Burns who are apart of Parents of Murdered Children. Afterwards, Melissa Michelin from Eagles’ Haven facilitated our second training on “Small Habits, Big Impact: Making Self-Care Stick”. This focused on assisting professionals practice self care. Members from Melissa’s team led a stretching session and a relaxing sound bath meditation.

This year’s award winners were:

🩵 Janita Lee Victim Assistance Professional Award:
Jaciente McDougale, Paralegal Family Unit and Victims of Crime Unit, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida

🩵 Prosecutor of the Year Award:
Tara Sullivan, Esq. of the State Attorney’s Office 17th Judicial Circuit

🩵 Barbara Koeppel Victim Assistance Volunteer Award:
Ainsworth Boyd Neita of the Lauderhill Police Department

🩵 BVRC Member of the Year Award:
Judy Nesbitt, Victim Advocate of the Davie Police Department

🩵 Major Frank Leblanc Law Enforcement Officer Award:
BSO Detective, Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Strategic Investigations

We would like to thank everyone who attended. See you all next year!

04/22/2026

In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Right Week, last night we hosted our annual Victim abd Survivor tribute Vigil. It was a beautiful evening honoring victims of crimes. We had an amazing turn out! Thank you for all those that joined us and helped made this memorable evening special.🕊️

04/15/2026

04/02/2026

Do you feel safe in your relationship?

In an emergency, call 911. For help and to contact a wide range of community resources in Broward County, visit https://browardsao.com/domestic-violence-unit/ or scan the QR code.

Help and support are available. Broward State Attorney's Office - 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.

04/02/2026