To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Family Justice Center
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Resolution recognizing Family Justice Center
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Resolution recognizing Family Justice Center
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative action
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Resolution recognizing Family Justice Center
Whereas, Family Justice Center is opening their fourth community location in Danville, California, where they will serve the community with all support services needed; and
Whereas, Family Justice Center will ensure that survivors of interpersonal violence (IPV) can access culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed services across Contra Costa regardless of age, income, gender, location or immigration status; and
Whereas, With this new office, the Contra Costa Family Justice Center expands from four to five warm and welcoming community-based center locations, reducing travel stress and expense for families seeking support, while helping to strengthen local community networks. Each Family Justice Center is a warm and welcoming hub providing a full range of co-located, direct services for children, youth and adults affected by IPV, including domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, Family Justice Center Navigators provide a single, trusted point of contact, helping survivors plan for short and long-term safety, and get access to resources including physical and mental health care, legal services, and housing; and
WHEREAS, In San Ramon, 44% of residents speak languages other than English at home; 37% of San Ramon and 17% of Danville residents were born outside the United States.
Now, therefore be it resolved that Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, recognizes and honors Family Justice Center for their commitment and continued dedication to South County residents.
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