Mission & Values

Mission:

The Family Justice Center of Erie County provides services and support to individuals in unhealthy relationships, and the education our community needs to break larger cycles of relationship abuse. Our comprehensive and collaborative service model tears down barriers to service, enabling our clients to heal and cultivate hope.

Our Vision:

Unhealthy relationships no longer exist in our community. All the support needed for a safe, secure and thriving environment is available to everyone.

Core Values and Guiding Principles:

We have a few strong and enduring beliefs that guide the rightness of our decisions.  They are our core values and are grounded in zero tolerance for domestic violence and absolute confidentiality for our clients.  Guiding principles are positions we strive to achieve, though they are not yet core values.

Core Values:

  • Safety is a basic human right.
  • Clients can take control of their lives.
  • Collaboration and teamwork provide for optimal service delivery. 
  • Diversity and difference is valued.
  • The cycle of relationship abuse must be broken.
  • Offenders must be held accountable.
  • Domestic violence is preventable.

Guiding Principle:

Easily accessible services remove barriers and effect change

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