Shasta Family Justice Center Open House
 
August 26, 2010

Redding, Calif. - The community is invited to the grand opening and fundraiser for the Shasta Family Justice Center (SFJC) on September 1, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1670 Market St. Suite 300 located in the Atrium at the Market Street Promenade in Redding.

The SFJC provides Shasta County victims of family violence with coordinated services in one location.  Housing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals under one roof reduces the amount of time victims spend to get the help they need.  The SFJC will provide both urgent and long-term services in an effort to break the cycle of violence in Shasta County.

Mosaic Seeks Submissions

Submission by Reed Rankin:

The Family Justice Center is seeking submissions from local artists and photographers for its juried art show and auction October 21st. Held in Babeville's Asbury HalI, it's a very cool event that has grown steadily over the past two years. For the 3rd year of the event, the FJC is changing the name from "A New stART" to "Mosaic".

Mosaic will be held at Asbury Hall, on Thursday, October 21, 2010, 5:30 - 8:30 pm.  The auction is for the benefit of the FJC, and proceeds will be split 50-50 between the artists and the FJC. The event also features a nice selection of hors d'oeuvres and wines for the attendees.

A Home Base to Battle Domestic Violence

August 20, 2010
The Plain Dealer Editorial Board

Hope gives battered women the courage to escape their abusers and fight for a fist-free future.

But hope needs help. Bruised, beaten, bewildered, often with traumatized children in tow, where do domestic violence survivors go? Too often, they pingpong among cops, courts and counselors, seeking safe haven in an overburdened social service and justice system.

These brave women deserve better.

And it appears as if they may get something better, thanks to the leadership of Cleveland Municipal Court Administrative and Presiding Judge Ronald Adrine and the support of the Cuyahoga County Commissioners.

Program Offers Support for Victims of Domestic Violence, but It Is Challenging

By Jessica Reaves
Published: August 19, 2010

For any first-time visitor, Cook County’s Domestic Violence Courthouse — with its unmarked hallways and frequently abandoned information desk — presents a navigational challenge. For an abuse victim, who may be terrified and injured, the blank walls and empty corridors are just the first bewildering step in a long, convoluted and impersonal process.

Many who seek protection from an abuser come to this West Loop building and muddle through alone, but a few are assigned court advocates — largely by luck of the draw — who translate legal jargon and literally stand up for victims during court proceedings. Now, as Springfield’s budget cuts threaten human services statewide, those advocacy programs are at risk.

“Can you imagine, if you were in trauma, trying to figure this out?” said Therasa Zito, who manages the Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program of the Jane Addams Hull House Association. “It’s totally overwhelming.”

New Center Targets Family Violence

A New Organization in Meridian, the Family Justice Center, is Trying to Help Stop Family Violence, Specifically Children Who Hurt Their Parents.

Meridian, Miss.
Reporter: Jessica Dealy
August 17, 2010

Law enforcement officers respond to more than two dozen domestic violence calls every day.

Recently, officials say the remains of Delores Wood were found in a pond behind her house. Her son, Daniel Wood, has been charged with her murder.

Cases such as that are hard to take, but some say they are becoming more common.

"We're seeing less reason for children to become violent towards their parents; we are real concerned about that. Children killing their parents when their children have not been victims of abuse," said Ginger Grissom Stevens, executive director of Wesley House.