Author Archives: Julie Banks

Festival of HOPE Returns to the Trumbull Mall on May 13

Trumbull, Ct – The public is invited to join in for food and fun while raising money for The Center for Family Justice – which provides life-saving services to men, women and children impacted by abuse and violence – during the annual Festival of Hope on Saturday, May 13. The event will run from 11 […]

Thank You For Supporting Women Rock!

Thanks to all who came out to ‘Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love’ on March 23 at StageOne in Fairfield! We got to listen to some great music and admire art from our Art for Advocacy program.  A special thank you to Band Central and its Founder/Executive Director Rob Fried for their wonderful musical performance […]

CFJ’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® Event Will be Held April 29

Walk Raises Awareness About Preventing Gender-Based Violence  FAIRFIELD, CT – Put on your walking shoes – maybe some red heels – and get ready as we raise awareness about preventing violence against women and girls during The Center for Family Justice’s 11th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes® on Saturday, April 29. Presented by […]

Help for teens who face relationship violence

By Debra Greenwood, president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice Being a teenager can be an exciting time when the world seems so filled with possibilities. High school might be coming, or, for older teens, college may be on the horizon. Many are getting ready for prom, learning to drive or playing sports. […]

Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love

  Women Rock: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love  A Benefit For The Center for Family Justice Featuring Band Central   FAIRFIELD, CT – Band Central invites the community to come out and dance to rock hits as we celebrate National Women’s History Month and all strong women out there! The event, a […]

CFJ Helps Woman Get Out of Abusive Marriage – Sally’s Story

So often, victims of domestic violence don’t know where to turn when they have made the decision to leave an abusive relationship. The Center for Family Justice can help them through those complicated, and sometimes daunting, steps. Sally* came to The Center for Family of Justice as a walk-in. She was referred to CFJ after […]

CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence Issues First Newsletter

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, of which The Center for Family Justice is a member, has just released their first edition of The Alliance Newsletter. Click the link to get a glimpse of things happening at The Alliance and the work they are doing to support survivors and end sexual violence in Connecticut. […]

Center for Family Justice Invites Our Community to Make an Impact on Domestic Violence Through Faces of HOPE Campaign

Domestic abuse and sexual violence can happen to anyone – whether it is a young child sexually assaulted by a family member, or a mother finding the strength to leave a violent relationship to start over. The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) wants you to know that there is hope for victims and survivors. The […]