FCASV is Florida’s public policy voice for issues affecting sexual violence victims and the rape crisis programs that serve them. By offering training on the legislative process and orientation to the state Capitol, FCASV ensures that sexual violence advocates, allied professionals, and survivor activists understand and have a role in the public policy process.

Each year, the FCASV board, through its public policy committee, selects both state and federal legislative priorities on which to focus advocacy efforts. FCASV staff maintain a full-time presence with the state legislature during session, foster relationships with Florida’s congressional delegation, engage in advocacy with state agencies, and provide frequent alerts on FCASV’s state legislative priorities and federal legislative priorities.

FCASV tracks key legislation and monitors the news. See our current updated information and news clips.

Do you want to play a part in shaping Florida’s sexual violence policy? Join FCASV’s public policy alert list, contact us to set up a training, or ask us for individualized help to foster relationships with your elected officials.

How to contact your elected officials:
Don’t know who your representatives are? Go to: http://www.vote-smart.org/ and enter your zip code.

Want to contact your representative or senator in the state legislature?
Go to: www.leg.state.fl.us and select members for either your representative’s or senator’s contact information.

Want to contact your representative or senator in Congress?
Go to: http://clerk.house.gov/members/index.html for your representative’s contact information.
Go to: http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm for your senator’s contact information.