Suncoast sexual assault exam program termination
Summary
The county is ending its $180,810 annual funding of Suncoast Center's rape-exam program at year-end, forcing hospitals to either fund or take over the service. Concerns centered on victims' continuity of care, a $610,000 program shortfall, and the difficulty of the transition.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
County funding of about $180,810 annually (up to $340,000 with supplements) ends; the program runs a $610,000 shortfall.
Intended to pressure hospitals to fulfill their statutory role serving sexual assault victims.
Sexual assault victims face uncertainty about where and how they'll be served during the transition.
Mentions & discussions (1)
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Pinellas County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.