Provider/Employee Info
Wednesday Meetings
Please join us for our monthly FJC Team Meeting to be held this Wednesday, March 3rd from noon to 1pm.
Our cross trainers will be:
LivingArts Counseling Center- a nonprofit organization serving the community with affordable and innovative counseling services including drama therapy and expressive arts.
Inter-Tribal Council of California - Family Violence Prevention & Services Program, Sonoma County Indian Health Project.
Hope to see you here!
Raeanne Passantino, MA
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Upcoming Training Opportunities & Events of Interest
None at this time
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Sneak Peak - July-August-September Issue
AlamedaCountyDistrict Attorney's Office in Washington D.C.
On May 9, 2010 Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, Deputy District Attorneys Sharmin Bock and Eric Swalwell and D.A. Inspectors Harry Hu and Craig Chew went to Washington D.C. to attend the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial where President Obama spoke. During the week long trip the group also attended several meetings and forums where they presented the Restitution Unit, the H.E.A.T. Watch program, New Beginnings, the Alameda County Family Justice Center and the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center.
Ms. Bock spoke on a Senate Panel discussing Domestic Human Trafficking, where the H.E.A.T. Watch Program sparked great interest among the attendees. The topic of human trafficking was also addressed in meetings at the Office of Violence Against Women and the Office of Victims of Crime. Ms. O'Malley met with California Senator Diane Feinstein and had the privilege to speak to her about the wonderful work done by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.
10th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference
This year the 10th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference was held in San Antonio, TX on April 27-29. Nancy O'Malley and Raeanne Passantino attended this three-day event to represent the ACFJC. Nancy, a member of the Family Justice Center Alliance National Advisory Board, presented on the topic of sexual assault response teams. She also presented information on promising practices for Family Justice Centers.
The ACFJC is one of three Regional Training Centers in California and Raeanne is the point person for our FJC. In addition to attending workshops on leadership, clergy's role and sustainability she also attended meetings with the six Learning Exchange Teams who were at the ACFJC in March.
Highlights of this conference include a presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Sue Else, President of the National Network to End Domestic Violence; a presentation and update of what the Obama Administration is doing in regarding violence against women and children by Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women; a tour of the Bexar County Family Justice Center; and an intimate dinner for 250 at Mi Tierra Café Y Panaderia, complete with live Mariachi music. This was a great event that allowed everyone to visit and meet others who are in the field and to have fun after a long day of workshops and breakout groups.
The 11th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference in partnership with The National District Attorneys Association will be held in San Diego on April 5-7, 2011.
To place future announcements about your agency in the Newsletter please forward the information to:
Nadia Lockyer, Executive Director via email at nadia.lockyer@acgov.org
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ACFJC News, Meetings & Conference Dates
None at the time
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Job Opportunities
Posted October 21, 2009
POSITION:Development Manager
Family Violence Law Center (FVLC) seeks to end family violence in Alameda County by providing legal, counseling, and support for survivors of domestic violence, conducting prevention education to change individual and community perceptions about relationship abuse, and advocating for change within the legal, health, education, and criminal justice systems.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Development Manager supports all agency fundraising in order to maintain and expand a $2 million budget. Specifically, the Development Manager is responsible for maintaining all government and foundation renewal grants, coordinating special events, and developing agency communication and marketing materials.
Complete Job Description & Requirements
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Volunteer Opportunities
ACFJC Counseling Program
This is a new and great way for MFT interns to earn hours toward licensure. The goal of the ACFJC Counseling Program is to provide immediate crisis counseling to victims. All interns will be supervised by a licensed MFT therapist and will receive two-hours of weekly group supervision. Interns will receive domestic violence training while they participate in this program. Participants may also serve as back-up Client Navigators who do client intake and assessment for clients new to the ACFJC.
Become a KidZone Volunteer!
The Alameda County Family Justice Center is a one-stop center for victims of domestic violence. We are proud to offer a unique volunteer program for KidZone, the healing drop in childcare center for children whose families use the services in our building. Download our flyer.
If You Would Like to Get Involved with the ACFJC
The ACFJC actively seeks volunteers interested in working with survivors of family violence, assisting with childcare, providing support through our Chaplaincy Program, coordinating emergency food supplies, and helping with general office tasks.
If you are interested in volunteering, please download our Volunteer Handbook and the Volunteer Application Form.
The ACFJC actively seeks volunteers interested in working with survivors of family violence by working in our onsite childcare center, providing support through our Chaplaincy Program, coordinating emergency food supplies, and helping with general office tasks.
For more information, email the ACFJC Volunteer Coordinator
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