“Victims of Reform School Abuse” Bill Is Filed February 9, 2023 On February 7, 2023, the “Victims of Reform School Abuse” House Bill 629 was filed in Florida. If the bill becomes a law, it would provide a mechanism for determining crime victim compensation eligibility for those who endured abuse while being detained at either the Dozier School or the Okeechobee School. The act may be […] Read More
Memorial for Dozier School for Boys Victims Is “a Good Start” But There’s Much More Work to Be Done, Say Pensacola Attorneys January 14, 2023 Levin Papantonio Rafferty attorney Mike Papantonio described the Dozier School for Boys Memorial as “a good start” in the effort to bring awareness to the abuses and suspected murders that occurred there. The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) announced a dedication ceremony for the memorial at 1 pm, Friday, January 13, 2023. State and […] Read More