Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County

Description

The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County, opened February 2007, is one of 15 sites nationwide chosen to be a comprehensive co-located center providing services for victims of domestic violence. Funded by a Federal grant through the U. S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, the goal of the FJC is to bring resources for victims of domestic violence and their children into one location, thereby improving access to the services already provided by the community.

We provide the following services:

Civil/legal assistance

Information regarding orders of protection

Crisis intervention

Sexual Assault Follow-up Clinic

Counseling for adults

Criminal investigations

Culturally & linguistically appropriate services

Assessments for children who witness domestic violence

Domestic Violence Advocates