Announcement from FJCSC Foundation Board President

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1 FJCSC 2013 Newsletter Announcement from FJCSC Foundation Board President As President of the FJCSC Foundation Board of Directors, I would like to introduce the new Family Justice Center Sonoma County Executive Director Wes Winter. Mr. Winter is a wellknown local non profit leader with over 30 years of experience with a variety of agencies. He served as Executive Director for Circuit Rider Productions, the Sonoma County Volunteer Center, as well as North Coast Opportunities. Additionally, he served as Senior Marketing and Public Relations Director for Oakmont Senior Living. Wes has been hard at work in his first 2 months, performing outreach and developing long term sustainability plans for the Center so that victims and their families can continue to receive effective, collaborative services. Wes Winter Executive Director Family Justice Center Sonoma County The FJCSC still depends, however, on private donations to

2 serve victims of family violence. Your contribution directly supports the on site advocate partners who work with victims as well as the general operations of the Center. The need for FJCSC services is compelling more than 1,750 victims have been served since our doors opened in August Please consider a donation to sustain the wonderful work being done by all the partners at the FJCSC. Thank you, Jim Petray FJCSC On site Collaborative Partners YWCA Sonoma County Verity Council on Aging Inter Tribal Council Legal Aid of Sonoma County Catholic Charities District Attorney s Office Foundation Board President Time to Tee Off! Big thanks go out to Mercedes Benz of Santa Rosa and E.R. Sawyer Jewelers for hosting a golf tournament that will benefit the Family Justice Center Sonoma County! This tournament will be held at the Sonoma Golf Club, a private vintage golf course in the heart of Sonoma Valley Wine Country, on Monday, October 7, It will include appetizers, tons of awards, boxed lunches, tee prizes, range balls, and golf carts. Please come join in the fun! The registration fee for the tournament is $ To register, please contact Ame Van Dyke at E.R. Sawyer Jewelers at ame@ersawyer.com. Click HERE for more information on the event! Sonoma County Sheriff s Office Santa Rosa Police Department County of Sonoma Human Services Department County of Sonoma Department of Health Services Victims Served at a Glance Since the inception of the FJCSC in August of

3 Sept 5th Fundraiser at the Center On September 5th, The FJCSC hosted a fundraiser at the Center! The event was held to directly fund services that are offered to our clients. There were approximately 50 guests whom attended, including guest speakers such as Congressman Mike Thompson, District Attorney Jill Ravitch, and FJCSC Executive Director Wes Winter. We truly appreciate all the individuals that made the event a huge success, including our wonderful FJCSC volunteers, Bart and Lynn Weitzenberg, and Ramazzotti Wines. THANK YOU! 2011, 1,750+ clients have received services. Some statistics to highlight the clients and services received at the FJCSC: 87% of clients were Female and 13% were Male 54% of clients identified as White and 36% identified as Hispanic/Latina 38% of clients were between (most common age group) 966 clients received domestic violence services 420 clients received services, applying for temporary restraining orders 175 clients received sexual assault services Sofiaʹs Story Sofia (not her real name) came to the Family Justice Center Sonoma County seeking services as a victim of domestic violence. 88 clients received elder abuse services 655 children under the age of 18 accompanied clients to the FJCSC for services Sofia originally came to Sonoma County from Mexico with her boyfriend. He told her she could not report his abuse, that she could not trust the police, and that if she did report him, she

4 would be sent back to Mexico. Sofia has a five year old daughter from a previous abusive relationship, and an 18 month old daughter with her current abuser. Although the abuse continued and became more severe, Sofia remained afraid to go to the police to get help. Then one day she found her abuser sexually assaulting her five year old daughter. Despite her fears, she realized she must report the abuse to law enforcement. Click HERE to read more! FJCSC Wishlist Grocery Gift Cards Target Gift Cards Payless Gift Cards Bottled Water Bus Tickets Copy Paper Sticky Pads Office Supplies Redwood Children s Center Family Room Moving Day at the FJCSC We welcome new partners who have taken up residence on our spacious second floor! FJCSC Contact Information Phone: ( Address: 2755 Mendocino Ave. Suite 100 Santa Rosa, CA Website: This summer, the Redwood Children s Center (RCC) moved in and are fully functioning in their new space. As a Child Advocacy Center, RCC provides forensic interviews, medical exams, and advocacy services to children and families involved in criminal and/or child welfare investigations.

5 Members of the District Attorney s Office Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Unit also moved into the building. They partner with on site staff to assist in the prosecution of crimes involving family violence. A third partner is a licensed clinical staff member with the County s Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Division. This staff member provides mental health assessments when appropriate, crisis services, and referrals. Now with additional partners, we continue to offer a robust menu of services and support for victims of family violence! Phone: ( Address: 2755 Mendocino Ave. Suite 100 Santa Rosa, CA 95403