“CONCORD — The Central County Family Justice Center, which will help victims report domestic violence, is scheduled to open next month in Salvio Pacheco Square. The City Council on Tuesday allocated $35,000 to fund the first six months of operations at the center and approved a three-year lease for 8,000 square feet of office space…
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“Grayson also thanked his council colleagues, City Attorney Mark Coon, City Manager Valerie Barone and Police Chief Guy Swanger for their support and hard work in shepherding the family justice center from concept to reality in just one year. The proposed Central County Family Justice Center, which will be located in downtown Concord, will help…
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“For Richmond leaders joined Lt. Gov Gavin Newsom, Contra Costa Supervisor John Giola, Police Chief Chris Magnus and various community leaders and organizations Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the expanded West Contra Costa Family Justice Center (FJC) in Richmond. FJC is a multi-service center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and…
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Richmond Confidential By S. Parker Yesko Posted October 4, 2014 7:12 pm Domestic Violence Awareness Month has spurred local organizations to spotlight expanding resources for victims, witnesses, and even perpetrators. At a time when an NFL scandal has propelled the issue into the national spotlight, several agencies and nonprofits are making Richmond a priority for…
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“A new much larger Family Justice Center is set to open in Richmond next year, and the county is working to create a Family Justice Center network with additional centers in Concord and east Contra Costa County.” Read on! Click here: FJC News Article 9 25 14
“The proposed Central County Family Justice Center aims to help victims adn their families navigate the often overwhelming and intimidating process of reporting domestic violence. The proposed downtown Concord center, the existing West Contra Costa Family Justice Center in Richmond and a third center planned for East County would be the first countywide network in…
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Just announced! Register now for a FREE six-week Cooking Matters class beginning on Friday, October 10th until November 14th. Classes will be from 10am-Noon, so participants will eat the meal they make for lunch. All classes will be provided in English. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. COOKING MATTERS Learn how to prepare fast, delicious and healthy meals on a…
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Save the Date! Innovations Conference: Innovations and Best Practices in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Date: Wednesday November 5, 2014 Time: 8:30am-4:00pm Location: Pleasant Hill, CA The Family Justice Center and Contra Costa County’s Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative are pleased to announce a one-day conference focusing on the innovations and best practices…
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In a recent article, Huffington Post contributor Melissa Jeltsen talks about a recent study from Rutgers University that examines the impact of financial abuse on domestic violence survivors. The article explores the emerging understanding that financial literacy should not be viewed as a luxury or secondary service but a key part of a survivor’s long-term safety…
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Safety and Healing of Abuse Victims Supported by Kaiser Permanente July 8, 201 For Immediate Release Press Contact 510-985-4949 Susun Kim, skim@wccfjc.org Richmond, CA — West Contra Costa residents experiencing family violence or sexual assault are one step closer to having a warm and welcoming one-stop service center. The building of a permanent home…
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