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Felony domestic violence cases surge in Richmond, prompting call for Family Justice Center
Jul 16, 2025 • WRIC
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — City of Richmond leaders are raising the alarm over a troubling spike in felony domestic violence cases, which have already surpas...
Solano Family Justice Center director to step down
Jul 16, 2025 • The Reporter
Executive Director of the Family Justice Center Solano Susun Kim announced last week that she will step down from her position later this year, ending her 11-y...
Ransom helps secures $10 million to expand Family Justice Centers statewide
Jul 07, 2025 • Stocktonia
From left, Paul Durenberger of the Family Justice Center, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom and San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas hold a $10 mi...
Knox County Family Justice Center raising awareness on elder abuse
Jun 20, 2025 • WVLT 8
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will be recognized on June 15, and the Knox County Family Justice Center held a presentation in h...
Tallest skyscraper in OKC, new condos: Here are 4 developments still set to start in 2025
Jun 20, 2025 • The Oklahoman
From the Women's College World Series to the NBA Finals to the 2028 Summer Olympics, Oklahoma City has been receiving a lot of attention recently, but wi...
Community advocates continue push for a one-stop shop for domestic violence survivors
Jun 04, 2025 • WFTV-9
ORLANDO, Fla. — Community advocates want a one-stop shop for domestic violence victims to get the help they need. Advocates believe that there are too ma...
Superhero Walk marches through Nampa to raise awareness for child abuse prevention
Jun 02, 2025 • KTVB-TV Boise
Superhero Walk marches through Nampa to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. The Nampa Family Justice Center held a Superhero Walk and co...
Biddle Award to Joshua Casson
Jun 02, 2025 • Courier Journal
Joshua Casson FLORENCE — Lauderdale County Sgt. Joshua Casson was honored last week with the Richard B. Biddle Award for Law Enforcement...
San Mateo County plans Family Justice Center providing resources for victims of violence
May 27, 2025 • Local News Matter - Bay Area
San Mateo County will open a multi-agency center that will provide resources for victims of interpersonal violence under one roof, the county District Attorney...
Groundbreaking held for $42 million Family Justice Center
May 16, 2025 • News 9
City leaders officially broke ground Friday on a new Family Justice Center that will expand vital support services for victims of domestic violence, sexual ass...
Chattanooga City Council votes to rename family justice center in honor of late City Councilmember Dr. Carol Berz
Jan 07, 2025
The Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to rename the Chattanooga Hamilton County Family Justice Center in honor of late City Councilmember Dr. Carol Berz....
September Shines a Light on Camp Hope's Angela Weekes
Sep 27, 2024
By: Idaho News 6 Angela Weekes, a retired Nampa Police detective and volunteer with Camp Hope, is the September recipient of the Shine a Light award. Ang...
Mexico, San Diego renew cross-border agreement to help domestic violence victims
Sep 27, 2024
By: Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune The Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego and the San Diego City Attorney’s Office renewed a memorandum of...
Role models shine beacons of light at Speaking of Women luncheon
Sep 11, 2024
By: Bill Bittar Steve Pemberton is a senior Human Resources executive, who has held key leadership roles at big name companies like Monster.com and Walgreen...
Author Steve Pemberton is Keynote Speaker for 27th Annual Speaking of Women
Sep 03, 2024
By: Press Release Steve Pemberton, The Center for Family Justice’s keynote speaker for its 27th Annual Speaking of Women event, entered the foster care syst...