WARNING: Abusers can track your computer activity. If you are in danger, please call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE). And consider using a safer computer such as one from the library or a friend's house.
The California Family Justice Initiative, in collaboration with the National Family Justice Center Alliance announces that the Alameda County Family Justice Center has been selected as the Regional Training Center of Northern California.
May 6, 2009
On 11/4/08, by enacting Proposition 9, referred to as the "Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Law" the California citizens voted to provide victims of crimes with certain constitutional rights. By enacting Proposition 9, the California Constitution, Article I, Section 28 (b), has been amended and hereby confers the following rights to those who are victims of crime as defined in the constitution
November 20, 2008
The Alameda County Family Justice Center celebrated its first annual Gala to benefit the center on Saturday night.
Oakland Magazine has more great pictures of the benefit.
January 30, 2008
Verizon to present $57,500 grant to Alameda County Family Justice Center and collect used wireless phones to benefit more survivors
WHAT: Verizon will collect used wireless phones/accessories from any carrier at the Golden State Warriors game. All phones collected will go the company's HopeLineŽ program which provides financial support and wireless phones with airtime to local domestic violence programs.
January 11, 2008
From the Contra Costa Times
To read the complete series, which runs through Sunday, visit the Contra Costa Times Website Editorial/Opinion Section
Elder court is crucial
Article Launched: 12/10/2007 03:00:42 AM PST
TO GET A SENSE of the horrible things that happen to defenseless elderly people behind closed doors, visit Alameda County's Elder Protection Court in Oakland on a Friday morning.
December 10, 2007
Verizon will be presenting the Family Justice Center with a $50,000 check at the Warriors Game on January 11th during the halftime show.
December 7, 2007
On Tuesday, October 16, 2007, DeafHope received the wonderful news that our
Children's Art Therapy Program has been chosen as the recipient of the 2007 Pearlie Roberson Award for Minority Research. DeafHope is deeply grateful to the Multicultural Committee and the AATA Scholarship Committee of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) for this incredible honor! Thanks to AATA's support, we are able to initiate planning for our multimedia project, titled "Children Healing from Violence Through Art Therapy."
November 9, 2007
Article Last Updated: 09/07/2007 10:46:45 AM PDT
AS THE EXECUTIVE director of Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments, an agency that provides prevention and intervention services to victims of domestic violence, I have followed the recent news about the Michael Vick dog-fighting controversy with some interest and a high level of disbelief.
September 12, 2007
ALAMEDA COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER WINS FEDERAL FUNDING TO EXPAND SERVICES - Department of Justice grant to be utilized to serve family violence victims countywide
For Immediate Release
Oakland, California. Alameda County Administrator Susan S. Muranishi today announced the county's receipt of a $990,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice to expand the services offered by the Alameda County Family Justice Center.
"We are delighted to expand to a countywide scale the Alameda County Family Justice Center's innovative programs," Muranishi said. "The Family Justice Center brings together government agencies, community-based organizations, and all sectors of our community to focus on effective and compassionate services to victims of family violence. These funds enable the Family Justice Center's partners to continue reaching out to all victims countywide."
September 6, 2007
Graduation for BAWAR's Spanish-speaking advocates will take place at the Alameda County Family Justice Center (located at 470 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612), at 1:00 pm. on August 11th.
BAWAR invites the participation of the media and the public at this event.
Questions regarding the event should be directed to Kristina Molina, Latina Outreach Coordinator at 510-575-1374.
Questions regarding the Alameda County Family Justice Center should be directed to Nadia Lockyer, Esq. Executive Director, at (510) 267-8801.
August 7, 2007
Information from the Family Justice Summit held on March 7th. The collaboratively created goals and objectives have been summarized into a 2007 Annual Partnership Plan.
March 9, 2007
The Contra Costa times published an article about Governor Schwarzenegger's recent visit to the ACFJC.
Gov. Schwarzenegger speaking at the Alameda County Family Justice Center
June 30, 2006
Gov. Schwarzenegger visited the Family Justice Center to announce his sponsorship of a crime victims Bill of Rights and to announce a new crime victim advocate.
Governor Schwarzenegger and Chief Assistant District Attorney Nancy O'Malley
speaking at the Alameda County Family Justice Center press conference
June 29, 2006
The Golden State Warriors and Kelly-Moore Paint join to help the Family Justice Center with a reading corner. The full article can be read on the Warriors' web site.
February 15, 2006
