Family Justice Center Sonoma County (FJCSC)

You are invited to join RedRover and Greater Good Charities for a FREE one-day training workshop on housing people and pets in crisis. The workshop will be held on Thursday, September 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Veteran’s Building. We are hoping to have the room filled with victim, animal, and housing services providers! Please feel free to share this information with others who may benefit from the training. This event is sponsored by Ruthless Kindness and the FJC.
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/redroverorg/santa-rosa

Our yearly week-long camping adventure for youth and children exposed to family violence and trauma is one month away! We are still in need of supplies to ensure that Camp HOPE is a completely FREE experience for the 48 Sonoma County campers attending this summer. Please consider partnering with us by purchasing items from our Camp HOPE Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/cqB9hx8 . Your support will go a long way in increasing hope in the lives of youth in our community. To learn more about Camp HOPE, visit our website at www.fjcsc.org/camp-hope

Being able to recognize the signs of abuse can save a life! Elders who have been abused have a 300% higher risk of death when compared to those who have not been mistreated. Early intervention can make all the difference!

If you are an FJC client in need of basic vet care for your beloved cat or dog, please take a moment to check out this event. There will be a mobile vet clinic happening at the FJC next Thursday!! See flyer for details or call Ruthless Kindness if you have further questions.

HUGE THANK YOU to the staff of BPM who chose the FJC as their volunteer day site! They completed so many projects for the FJC including putting together hygiene kits, Camp HOPE counselor binders, tour information packets, and major organizing of BOTH our donation closets! We are so grateful for their time and great spirits!

The FJC Sonoma County was proud to participate in the California Family Justice Network Advocacy Day at the State Capitol today! Members of our team met with staff from the offices of to share of the good work being done to promote hope and healing to over 70,000 survivors statewide! We were also able to thank legislators for the inclusion of $103 million dollars in the Joint Legislative Budget to backfill Victim of Crime Act funds and request that this funding remains a top priority in final budget negotiations with . Lastly, we were able to stand on the gallery floor as today was marked as Family Justice Center Day in the state of California. THANK YOU to our legislators for helping to keep survivors safe!

Today marks the beginning of Pride Month 2024!

The FJCSC provides services for ALL survivors of DV, SA, and Elder Abuse. Domestic violence occurs at similar rates in the LGBTQ+ community but LGBTQ+ survivors may face differing challenges and barriers to receiving support and services.
Please check out https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-lgbtq-communities/ for more information about domestic abuse with8in the LGBTQ+ community.

Today is the start of Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

FJC staff, board members, volunteers, family, and friends had a blast walking in the Luther Burbank Rose Parade today!! Thank you to everyone who came out and cheered us on!!

Come see the FJC crew at at the Petaluma community center today from 11am to 6pm! Live music, silent disco, face painting, tie-dye station, sensory regulation room, cuddle a puppy station, and learn about local resources supporting inclusion and accessibility!!

The County of Sonoma will host a memorial service on May 4 to honor the lives of 44 local residents who died without family or friends willing or able to pay for the disposition of their remains.

The public is invited to participate in the 2 p.m. ceremony at Pleasant Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, 1700 Pleasant Hill Road in Sebastopol. The memorial service is organized by the Sonoma County Human Services Department’s Office of the Public Administrator and the Sonoma County Coroner’s Office.

“Each individual who was laid to rest has a unique story, and they deserve to be remembered,” said Angela Struckmann, director of the Human Services Department. “On May 4th, we will honor the lives they led, the contributions they made, and the impact they had on the lives of those around them.”

For more information on this memorial service, please read our press release at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-to-hold-may-4-memorial-service-for-44-residents-whose-bodies-were-unclaimed.

A HUGE thank you to the members of Soroptimist International Santa Rosa for their incredibly generous donation of supplies for our Camp HOPE campers! Thanks to your contribution, Sonoma County children exposed to trauma are one step closer to a completely cost-free camp experience this summer!

FJC Staff and Partners showed up and showed out for Denim Day yesterday! Our team of advocates, prosecutors, interns, law enforcement, volunteers, administrative and government staff are dedicated to raising awareness and dismantling stigmas about sexual assault. The FJC is grateful to partner with , Sonoma County’s Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention, & Healing Center, to provide services to survivors of sexual assault in Sonoma County.

Make a statement with your fashion next Wednesday (4/24) by wearing denim to show support and solidarity for survivors of sexual violence.

Don't miss your chance to WIN BIG while supporting the FJC!!

The Santa Rosa Sunrise Rotary is now selling tickets for their annual SUPER Raffle!!
This year, they have generously pledged to donate 25% of the raffle’s proceeds to the Family Justice Center!!

Winning ticket will be drawn on April 20th so get your ticket(s) now!

Only $50/ticket for a chance to win a 11 day/10 night trip to Venice and Croatia!!!!

You can scan the QR code or follow the link to the page where you can request tickets. http://tinyurl.com/4v6cn63s

The Super Raffle drawing will be held Saturday, April 20th and the Grand Prize will be
• A 10-day luxury trip to Venice and Croatia for two: Includes two nights in Split exploring the ancient summer home of the Emperor Diocletian. Three nights in Dubrovnik. Explore the Old Town coastline and the waters of the Adriatic. Three nights in Romantic Venice. AND, the prize includes airfare, first class hotels, guides and drivers. Dates are at the winner’s discretion; this prize will be the trip of a lifetime.

There are fabulous other prizes that will be won by lucky ticket holders as well!
• A 4-night guided Alaska fishing trip including airfare, resort lodging and guides
• A 2-night stay at the beautiful Noyo Harbor Inn on the Mendocino Coast
• A private hilltop wine tasting at Kunde Vineyards in the Sonoma Valley

Please consider supporting the FJC by purchasing one or more tickets and you might be the big winner!

Talk about a win, win situation!!

Today: free consultations at the FJC for survivors facing debt and credit issues, legal housing questions, estate planning, predatory loans, and more!

Make a BIG impact and become a Camp HOPE Counselor!!!

Are you or someone you know an 18-24 year old, female who is flexible, kind hearted, fun, patient, dedicated, dependable, empathetic, humorous, positive, willing to try new things? Want to spend a week having a great time while making a lasting positive impact on the lives of kids? Then become a Camp HOPE Counselor!!

Camp HOPE is the only camp program of its kind that focuses on mentorship and a trauma-informed camp specifically for children/students who have been exposed to family violence.

The week will involve supervising kids aged 7-17 and cabin camping with the support of other counselors and adult staff. You will also go white water rafting, zip lining, camp games, campfires, etc.

Being a counselor can count towards volunteer hours or internship hours!!

Reach out today and find out more!! Email [email protected] or go to www.FJCSC.org/camp-hope/ for more information and to complete an application.

FJC Month is in full swing in Sonoma County!

Check out our banner as you pass the welcome to Cloverdale sign on hwy101. Thank you Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce for partnering with the FJCSC to help spread awareness about our vital services.

Thank you to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for recognizing the vital services of the Family Justice Center Sonoma County yesterday by declaring March 2024 as Family Justice Center Month in Sonoma County!

The Family Justice Center serves as a singular point of access for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, regardless of their migratory status or primary language. Over 20 on-site agencies collaborate to provide comprehensive care, ensuring survivors don't have to endure the pain of recounting their stories multiple times in different locations. The FJCSC has served over 19,000 local survivors of family violence since 2011 and remains a crucial resource in our community for those in need.

The FJCSC is grateful for the support of the Board of Supervisors, the collaboration of our partners, the leadership of our Foundation Board of Directors, and the amazing community we serve.

🌈💙 Working together with the District Attorney’s Office, community-based partners and private agencies that prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, stalking and elder abuse, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors proclaim March 2024 Family Justice Center Month.

🤝 The Family Justice Center serves as a singular point of access for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, regardless of their migratory status or primary language. Multiple agencies collaborate to provide comprehensive care, ensuring survivors don't have to endure the pain of recounting their stories multiple times in different locations.

🌟 Since opening its doors in 2011, the Family Justice Center has served over 19,000 victims of family and community violence, with over 1,800 unduplicated victims in 2023 alone. The Board of Supervisors contributes $498,265 annually, representing 30% of the total Family Justice Center annual operating budget.

💖 By recognizing the life-saving, hope-giving work of the Family Justice Center, our community can better understand both the harsh realities of interpersonal and family violence endured by some in our community, and the vital support those victims and survivors require to escape and recover from this physical, mental, emotional and spiritual trauma.

Family Justice Center Sonoma County (FJCSC) Sonoma County District Attorney's Office

The FJC had a blast celebrating International Women’s Day at .sr . Thank you to all who stopped by our table to learn about domestic violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, stalking and the services offered in Sonoma County by the FJC and our partners.

Happy 💜 Today we celebrate women's achievements & across our communities. On we elevate the focus on to help forge a world 🌎Thanks everyone everywhere for supporting

The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world.

And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.

Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women.

March is Family Justice Center Awareness Month in Sonoma County! Check out our full calendar of events for the month. We will be hosting a variety of events for survivors as well as working to raise awareness of the vital services available at the FJC Sonoma County. Go to our website for more info: www.FJCSC.org

Join us next Thursday, March 7th at 12:00 p.m. for Part 1 of our 3-Part series on Survivors’ Tenancy Rights. Part 1 will cover survivors’ legal right to break a lease and change their locks. Reach out to [email protected] to enroll!

Relationships exist on a spectrum, and it can sometimes be hard to tell when a behavior goes from healthy to unhealthy (or even abusive.) We’re here to listen without judgment and can help identify possible signs of abuse in your relationship. has a Text hotline you can access by texting “LOVEIS” to 22522 to speak to an advocate.

Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). 1 in 10 high school students face dating violence. If you’re in a similar relationship, know
this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a healthy relationship. February is . Learn more at loveisrespect.org.

One of the major barriers to safety for many of our clients is securing safe housing for themselves and their pets. In fact, up to 48% of women with pets delay leaving a dangerous environment for fear of their pet’s safety. Knowing this, our partner Ruthless Kindness (RK) operates a foster program for the animal members of our clients’ families. If you’ve ever wondered how you can directly help survivors of domestic violence or other types of abuse—this may be your chance! RK is looking for foster homes for these cherished pets while their permanent guardian is in a crisis. RK offers training and support throughout the fostering experience, which can last from 48 hrs to 6 months. You get to decide what length of stay and type of animal works for you. Interested? Fill out an application at www.ruthlesskindness.org/foster-application . Together, we can make Sonoma County a safer place for all of us.

Are you a survivor interested in your financial rights? Join us for a "Lunch and Learn" via Zoom for one or both of the below workshops with attorneys from Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA). E-mail us at [email protected] to enroll!