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Today is our 17th Anniversary!
Can we get some "likes" to celebrate?
The Family Justice Center has served thousands of people in Erie County, over the past 17 years, as they seek safety from abuse and violence. While we may look a little different today than we did back in 2006, our commitment to serving those who need us has never been stronger.
To celebrate with a gift of support, visit
www.fjcsafe.org/donate.
Sometimes is meant to spend time alone. Here are a few great ways to enjoy your time.
The FJC will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, February 21, at 8:30 am.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the NY State Hotline at 800-942-6906 or via text at 844-997-2121. If you are having an emergency, please dial 911.
Abuse and violence in teen dating relationships can set young people up for long-term consequences.
Learn the signs of relationship abuse, and how to talk with a teen in your life at
www.reachoutwny.org.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
One in three teens experiences some form of relationship abuse.
February is . Identifying unhealthy behaviors while dating is key. While these ten are not the only red flags, they are the most common.
If these flags look familiar, contact the FJC at (716) 588-SAFE (7233) to speak with an Advocate. Visit
www.reachoutwny.org for tips and resources on speaking with a teen in your life.
If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, contact the FJC at (716) 558-SAFE to speak with an advocate and make a safety plan.
Stalking has become commonplace in movies and television, which use it for a dramatic or romantic storyline. But remember, stalking is not about romance: it's about power and control.
Every relationship is unique, but all healthy relationships share the same traits.
If you need help finding safety in an unsafe relationship, call the Family Justice Center at (716)558-SAFE (7233).
Every person deserves love and respect.
Victims and survivors of stalking often suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression as a result of their victimization.
If you need help feeling safe from a stalker, contact the FJC at (726) 558-SAFE (7233).
Any time you do or say something in an attempt to protect yourself and/or your children, you are "safety planning." Working with an Advocate at the FJC can help keep your safety planning up to date, and include resources that are best suited for your situation.
Call (716) 558-SAFE to talk with the FJC.
"We are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream."
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Family Justice Center will be closed Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
f you need immediate assistance, please call the NY State Hotline at 800-942-6906 or via text at 844-997-2121. If you are having an emergency, please dial 911.
Take a few minutes, today and every day, to check in with yourself.