On Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, a diverse group of stakeholders gathered in Solano County to start a strategic planning process focused on creating a Family Justice Center. This is an exciting moment for Solano County as they strive to build on the strengths and major advances they have made combating the horrible impact of all forms of family violence.
Vacaville Police Chief Richard Word and Domestic Violence Survivor Karen Vaillancourt
The Family Justice Center (FJC) model, now established in more than 30 communities nationwide, involves the creation of a one-stop center offering coordinated services for victims of family violence. FJCs seek improvements in victim safety, increased success in offender prosecutions, and reductions in domestic violence homicide.
County Supervisor Barbara Kondylis Addresses Strategic Planning Group
The Strategic Planning process, expected to be completed by March 2010, seeks to ensure that the variety of diverse stakeholders that are committed to the Solano County Family Justice Center work together as effectively as possible towards their common vision.
Vision Image Developed by Participants
The kickoff had a great turnout of over 55 people including representatives of law enforcement, shelters, county agencies, community-based organizations. There was also a strong show of support from the region’s elected officials including: District Attorney Dave Paulson, County Supervisors Barbara Kondylis and Linda Seifert, Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, Vacaville City Councilmember Dilenna Harris as well as staff from the offices of Senator Pat Wiggins’ Office, Senator Lois Wolk’s Office, and Congressman George Millers’ Office.
