Family Justice Center Day.
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Overview
This resolution designates June 10th as Family Justice Center Day in California. It recognizes the vital role of Family Justice Centers (FJCs) in providing coordinated, trauma-informed services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. The resolution highlights the significant impact of these centers, particularly during times of increased demand, and supports the California Family Justice Network’s efforts to improve access to services for survivors and their children.
Key provisions
- Proclaims June 10, 2026, as Family Justice Center Day in California.
- Recognizes the work of the California Family Justice Network (CFJN) and its 26 member centers.
- Acknowledges the significant service provided by FJCs to trauma survivors (over 70,000 annually).
- Highlights the role of FJCs in addressing childhood trauma and polyvictimization.
- Recognizes the importance of collaborative, multisector approaches to victim services.
- References Section 13750 of the Penal Code, which supports the establishment of Family Justice Centers.
- Notes the increase in demand for FJCs services since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Acknowledges that more than 20% of victims served are children.
Who is affected
- Domestic violence survivors
- Sexual assault survivors
- Child abuse victims
- California Family Justice Network (CFJN)
- Rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters, human trafficking agencies, prosecutors’ offices, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations
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