Justice for families erie county family justice center court advocacy program

The Family Justice Center of Erie County, Inc. was awarded a $520,740 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Office on Violence Against Women under the Justice Systems Response to Families program (CFDA 16.021). The grant will fund the Justice for Families Erie County Family Justice Center Court Advocacy Program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024.

The Court Advocacy Program will provide services to improve the response of the criminal and civil justice systems to families experiencing domestic and sexual violence by offering court advocacy and navigation support through the Family Justice Center. Specifically, the Program will work to enhance victim safety and offender accountability through services such as accompaniment to court hearings, assistance obtaining protection orders and other court documents, and guidance on the justice process. This aligns with the goals of the Justice Systems Response to Families Program to strengthen how the justice system responds to families experiencing violence.