FJC Directory
Family Justice Center of Ouachita Parish
To reduce the devastating impact of domestic violence on our children, families, and the community by providing a seamless safety net of services, holding batterers accountable, and promoting prevention of domestic violence for future generations. |
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620 Riverside Drive
Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 998-6030
Fax: (318) 998-6034
Center Profile:
Open date: October 12, 2005
Community: Urban
Population: 100,000-500,000
Governance Structure:
Shelter and County agency
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Clients Served Last Yr:
No. DV Incident Reports Last Yr:
Focus of this FJC:
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
Current Operating Budget: $217,272
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Mission Statement:
To provide safe, free, assessable, coordinated, confidential, and effective community services for survivors of Domestic Violence under one roof.
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Onsite Partner Agencies:
- Police
- Prosecutors
- Civil Legal Clinic/Attorney
- Community based advocates
- Volunteer program
- Chaplains program
- Sexual assault experts
- Mental Health Specialists
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Services offered onsite:
- Advocacy
- Childcare
- Dental assistance
- Food Bank
- Forensic documentation of injuries
- Housing for pets
- Internet access
- Law enforcement
- Legal assistance/Child custody
- Legal assistance/Court representation
- Legal assistance/Divorce proceedings
- Legal assistance/Restraining orders
- Locksmith services
- Medical services
- Phones (cell phones, phones on site, and phone cards)
- Public benefits
- Safety planning
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