(1) Provide services to immigrant survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, and other serious crimes, during the interim period between the time the survivor applies for a visa and receives such visa from the United States Department of Homeland Security or receives certification from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(2) Ensure that immigrant survivors of serious crimes are eligible to receive existing state and local benefits and services to the same extent that refugees receive those benefits and services.
(3) Ensure that immigrant survivors of serious crimes have access to state-funded services that are equivalent to the federal programs that provide cash, medical services, and social service for refugees.
(4) Provide survivors of serious crimes with medical care, mental health care, and basic assistance in order to help them secure housing, food, and supportive services.
(5) Create a state-funded component of the cash, medical, and social services programs for refugees for the purpose of serving immigrant survivors during the temporary period while they wait for federal processing to be completed.
(6) Provide that a sworn statement by a survivor is sufficient evidence for the purposes of determining eligibility if that statement is supported by at least one item of additional evidence, including, but not limited to:
(a) Police and court records;
(b) News articles;
(c) Documentation from a professional agency;
(d) Physical evidence; or
(e) A statement from an individual having knowledge of the circumstances providing the basis for the claim.
(7) Develop a public awareness program for employers and other organizations that may come into contact with immigrant survivors of human trafficking in order to provide education and raise awareness of the problem.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-162; s. 25, ch. 2011-135; s. 161, ch. 2014-19.
Note.—Former s. 409.9531.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 402 - Health and Human Services: Miscellaneous Provisions
402.04 - Award of Scholarships and Stipends; Disbursement of Funds; Administration.
402.05 - Requisites for Holding Scholarship and Stipend.
402.06 - Notes Required of Scholarship Holders.
402.115 - Sharing Confidential or Exempt Information.
402.12 - National Community Mental Health Centers Act.
402.16 - Proceedings by Department.
402.161 - Authorization for Sale of Property.
402.164 - Legislative Intent; Definitions.
402.165 - Florida Statewide Advocacy Council; Confidential Records and Meetings.
402.166 - Florida Local Advocacy Councils; Confidential Records and Meetings.
402.17 - Claims for Care and Maintenance; Trust Property.
402.18 - Welfare Trust Funds; Creation, Use.
402.181 - State Institutions Claims Program.
402.185 - Productivity Enhancing Technology.
402.19 - Photographing Records; Destruction of Records; Effect as Evidence.
402.24 - Recovery of Third-Party Payments for Medical Services.
402.26 - Child Care; Legislative Intent.
402.301 - Child Care Facilities; Legislative Intent and Declaration of Purpose and Policy.
402.3025 - Public and Nonpublic Schools.
402.3026 - Full-Service Schools.
402.305 - Licensing Standards; Child Care Facilities.
402.30501 - Modification of Introductory Child Care Course for Community College Credit Authorized.
402.3054 - Child Enrichment Service Providers.
402.3055 - Child Care Personnel Requirements.
402.307 - Approval of Licensing Agency.
402.308 - Issuance of License.
402.309 - Provisional License or Registration.
402.3115 - Elimination of Duplicative and Unnecessary Inspections; Abbreviated Inspections.
402.312 - License Required; Injunctive Relief.
402.313 - Family Day Care Homes.
402.3131 - Large Family Child Care Homes.
402.314 - Supportive Services.
402.315 - Funding; License Fees.
402.317 - Prolonged Child Care.
402.33 - Department Authority to Charge Fees for Services Provided.
402.40 - Child Welfare Training and Certification.
402.402 - Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel; Attorneys Employed by the Department.
402.403 - Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Tuition Exemption Program.
402.404 - Child Protection and Child Welfare Personnel Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
402.41 - Educational Materials and Training Concerning HIV Infections and Aids.
402.49 - Mediation Process Established.
402.56 - Children’s Cabinet; Organization; Responsibilities; Annual Report.
402.57 - Direct-Support Organization.
402.62 - Strong Families Tax Credit.
402.70 - Interagency Agreement Between Department of Health and Department of Children and Families.
402.71 - Transfer of Funds, Positions, and Budget Authority Within Department.
402.73 - Contracting and Performance Standards.
402.80 - Office of Community Partners.
402.81 - Pharmaceutical Expense Assistance.
402.82 - Electronic Benefits Transfer Program.
402.86 - Rulemaking Authority for Refugee Assistance Program.