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Service Delivery
Service Delivery
Family Justice Centers are multi-agency, multi-disciplinary co-located service centers that provide services to victims of inter-personal violence including, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder or dependent adult abuse, and human trafficking. Both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time o
Family Justice Centers are multi-agency, multi-disciplinary co-located service centers that provide services to victims of inter-personal violence including, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder or dependent adult abuse, and human trafficking. Both public and private partner agencies assign staff on a full-time or part-time basis to provide services from one location.
Partner agencies at a Family Justice Center may be comprised of, but are not limited to:
- Community-based rape crisis, domestic violence, and human trafficking advocates
- Law enforcement personnel
- Medical personnel
- District attorneys and city attorneys
- Victim-witness program personnel
- Domestic violence shelter service staff
- Social service agency staff members
- Child welfare agency social workers
- County health department staff
- City or county public assistance workers
- Mental health professionals
- Civil legal service providers
Growing Movement
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Service Delivery
The FJC is a proven model and a growing national movement built on evidence-based best practices that increase safety, improve outcomes, and reduce the long-term costs of violence. Our FJC is a part of a broader network of centers working together to ensure survivors across California and the nation receive streamlined, trauma-informed s
The FJC is a proven model and a growing national movement built on evidence-based best practices that increase safety, improve outcomes, and reduce the long-term costs of violence. Our FJC is a part of a broader network of centers working together to ensure survivors across California and the nation receive streamlined, trauma-informed services in one safe location.
California Family Justice Network
National Family Justice Center Alliance
Additionally, three states have legislation defining Family Justice Centers, including California.
In October 2003, President George W. Bush announced the creation of the President's Family Justice Center Initiative.
Proven Model
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Proven Model
Documented and published outcomes of Family Justice Centers include:
- Reduced homicides;
- Increased victim safety;
- Increased autonomy and empowerment for victims;
- Reduced fear and anxiety for victims and their children;
- Reduced recantation and minimization by victims when wrapped in services and support;
- Increased efficiency in collaborative serv
Documented and published outcomes of Family Justice Centers include:
- Reduced homicides;
- Increased victim safety;
- Increased autonomy and empowerment for victims;
- Reduced fear and anxiety for victims and their children;
- Reduced recantation and minimization by victims when wrapped in services and support;
- Increased efficiency in collaborative services to victims among service providers;
- increased prosecution of offenders;
- And dramatically increased community support for services to victims and their children through the family justice center model.
The Family Justice Center model has been identified as a best practice in the field of domestic violence intervention and prevention services by the United States Department of Justice. It was included as a “purpose area” under VAWA 2005.
What is the status of Nevada County's FJC?
We're Open!
We still have limited capacity, but as of February 23, 2026,
the Family Justice Center of Nevada County is able to support clients
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 5 PM.
Strategic Planning Completed
Nevada County has completed a comprehensive strategic planning process to guide the development of the Family Justice Center (FJC). This work included a robust stakeholder engagement effort including focus groups, interviews, and a community-wide workshop, with survivors, system partners, cultural communities, and service providers. Their voices directly shaped the FJC’s priorities and design.
Take a look at the Stakeholder Engagement Executive Summary.
Community-Informed Priorities Identified
Through this process, the FJC established five core pillars that will guide implementation:
- Survivor-centered, trauma-informed care
- Collaborative and coordinated systems
- Cultural, language, and identity access
- Housing and stability
- Sustainability and accountability
These priorities reflect what both survivors and providers identified as the most pressing gaps in Nevada County’s current response to violence.
Three-Year Roadmap in Motion (2025–2028)
Our strategic plan outlines a phased implementation timeline:
- 2025: Finalize plan, formalize partnerships, establish governance, and begin facility design and funding work.
- 2026: Launch the initial FJC site, begin co-location of services, and initiate data and evaluation systems.
- 2027–2028: Expand services, publish impact reports, deepen partnerships, and build long-term sustainability.