“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 victims and their families navigate the often overwhelming and intimidating process of reporting domestic violence.

“Family justice center is a much-needed facility, organization and a safe place for the victims of domestic violence — no matter what gender, no matter what age — and the victims of elder abuse,” Grayson said.

“We’re looking forward to opening the doors very, very soon,” he added.”

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