Bridgeport, CT – The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Okesson as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Okesson, a Senior Vice President at Connoisseur Media, has been an active board member since 2019 and brings a wealth of experience in media, marketing and community| The Center for Family Justice
This April, The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) witnessed the incredible strength of community, creativity, and courage. United in purpose, we stood in solidarity with survivors of domestic and sexual violence, amplifying voices, honoring stories, and reminding the community that healing is possible. Healing Through Art We opened our doors—and our hearts—for Unveiling Courage, an unforgettable art| The Center for Family Justice
The following story was shared at CFJ's annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024: My name is Elba Santos. I’ve been invited here tonight to speak as a secondary survivor of domestic violence. On January 15, 2021, my daughter Angie Noemi Gonzalez was murdered by her husband in Puerto Rico. [...] The post A Mother’s Voice: Honoring the Daughter She Lost to Domestic Violence appeared first on The Center for Family Justice.| The Center for Family Justice
On October 9th the community will come together in a vigil to mark National Domestic Violence Awareness Month sponsored by The Center for Family Justice and The Bridgeport Police Department. Since 1989, in October, we collectively mourn the lives lost and celebrate the lives healed. Domestic violence is prevalent in every community, and affects all [...] The post Op-Ed: Reclaiming Our Voices: A Call to End Domestic Violence appeared first on The Center for Family Justice.| The Center for Family Justice
MEDIA CONTACT: Casey Gwinn, President Alliance for HOPE International 619-980-2565 casey@allianceforhope.com September 27, 2024 Sacramento, CA On September 27th, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 989 (Ashby, Rubio) into law in California. Joanna’s Law was sponsored by Alliance for HOPE International. SB 989 is the first statute in the country to set standards for addressing and [...] The post CA Governor Gavin Newsom Just Signed the First Suspicious Death Statute in the Country – Joanna’s...| The Center for Family Justice
By Scott Redfern I am the brother of a domestic violence survivor, and I’m the father of a sexual assault survivor. I also happen to be the Secretary of the Board of Directors here at the Center and a proud member of the White Ribbon Committee. I introduced myself that way because my reaction to [...] The post The HOPE Post – A Father’s Story appeared first on The Center for Family Justice.| The Center for Family Justice
At The Center for Family Justice, we talk a lot about giving people hope. We give them information and support as they navigate life during and after abuse. We let them know we believe them and believe in them. Steve Pemberton, our 2024 Speaking of Women keynote speaker, knows what's possible for anyone who walks through CFJ's doors [...] The post The HOPE Post: 2024 Speaking of Women Keynote Speaker Steve Pemberton: CFJ’s Work Matters appeared first on The Center for Family Justice.| The Center for Family Justice
Fundraiser Scheduled for Tues., Sept. 10 at The Waterview in Monroe, CT Bridgeport, CT—Steve Pemberton, The Center for Family Justice’s keynote speaker for its 27th Annual Speaking of Women event, entered the foster care system when he was just three years old, starting what he describes as a nomadic journey going from one foster family [...] The post Press Release: CFJ Welcomes Author Steve Pemberton As its 27th Annual ‘Speaking of Women’ Keynote Speaker appeared first on The Center ...| The Center for Family Justice
