University of Central Florida Leads Statewide Initiative to Modernize Domestic Violence Prevention and Survivor Support

UCF experts launch a $257,000 statewide assessment to improve domestic violence prevention and empower survivors through data-driven policy changes in Florida.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 9, 2026, 4:07 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from UCF College of Medicine

HEADLINE

University of Central Florida Leads Statewide Initiative to Modernize Domestic Violence Prevention and Survivor Support

SUMMARY

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have launched a comprehensive statewide needs assessment funded by a two-year grant from the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence. This interdisciplinary effort aims to identify systemic gaps in care, address cultural barriers to reporting, and provide Florida policymakers with data-driven strategies to empower survivors and optimize funding for prevention programs.

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A Multidisciplinary Framework for Addressing Social Complexity