When Abuse Ends,
Hope Begins.
We provide services and support to individuals in unhealthy relationships, and the education our community needs to break larger cycles of relationship abuse.
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.
FJC News
A Toast to Hope Event Photos
The 2024 Voices Ending Violence fundraising event, “A Toast to Hope,” recognized the trailblazing career of recently retired CEO, Mary Travers...
WIVB Interview with the Family Justice Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MibilMOPPyY
Sean Kirst: At Family Justice Center, gratitude and transition amid domestic violence calls of ‘extreme risk’
Ava Thomas, director of operations at the Family Justice Center: Her own experience becomes her most powerful tool in aiding survivors. Read the...
Survivor Stories
My little voice – Kristen’s Story
One day, after months of fights and bickering, I decided to end my relationship with Ben. We were arguing all the time, and it was exhausting. It...
Opening Doors: Pam’s Story
I grew up in a large and loving family in middle class Buffalo with plenty of opportunities to observe and experience loving family relationships....
A Game of Chess: Amaya’s Story
My ex-boyfriend called me the morning of my 23rd birthday, informing me that he was going to be with me “whether I liked it or not”. We had a...
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