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The Bexar County Family Justice Center is a unique organization that provides the services and resources necessary to assist victims of domestic violence and their families in one, centralized location. The Family Justice Center is one of only two of its kind in the State of Texas. GOALS. The goals of the Bexar County Family Justice Center include:

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The Bexar County Children’s Court was built through the eyes of children. It is child-focused and child-friendly. The layout of the courtroom recognized the many parties involved in this type of lawsuits and the courtroom allows children to appear in court with an adjustable witness stand. ... Family Violence Prevention Program. College Bound ...

Learn about the partners of the Bexar County Family Justice Center. Foundation & Board The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that shares in the mission of the BCFJC to assist victims in their journey from survivor to thriver and exists to support the structure and purpose of the BCFJC by serving as its financial agent ...

The Bexar County Family Justice Center can help you change the pattern of violence that dominates your life! The Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office Protective Order Unit assists clients who choose to apply for a protective order or obtain information about criminal charges. Family & Personal Services

Bexar County Family Justice Center is a domestic violence service near San Antonio, TX providing help for people dealing with domestic abuse. Call 210-631-0100.

Elected in November 2018, Gonzalez oversees County Court-at-Law No. 13 — one of two designated misdemeanor domestic family violence courts in Bexar County. “I remember when I was knocking on doors, talking to elected officials about getting this program up and running. And everyone said it was a great idea.

Commissioners Court to hold special session Dec. 21; DA’s Office to ask for $3.1 million By David Ibañez and Courtney Friedman. SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials on Wednesday announced some comprehensive initiatives to address the rising caseload of family violence cases in criminal and civil courts.. The strategy includes an overview of current caseloads, services to assist and ...

Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) FVPP's mission is to protect victims, prevent violence and empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. ... Court Monitor 210-335-3369. Andrew Schacherer Email Andrew Schcherer Court Monitor 210-335-3375. Taylor Vaughan ... BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE; 100 ...

Between 2015 and 2020, domestic violence cases in Bexar County have risen by 78%, District Attorney Joe Gonzales said. Domestic violence cases also made up more than a quarter of all misdemeanor cases sent to Gonzales’ office in 2020. As of July 5, there were 5,639 family violence cases pending in the courts.

“Bexar County is one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the country,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. 1 The coronavirus pandemic intensified the problem, not only because courts were closed, but also because of the higher number of family violence cases filed with the judicial system.

The Bexar County Commissioners Court also allocated about $900,000 for addressing and prosecuting domestic violence, Wolff added. The district attorney has requested $300,000 to go towards hiring additional prosecutors and prosecution assistants, Wolff said.

Family violence cases have risen steadily, even pre-pandemic. A report from the Bexar County budget office found that between fiscal year 2016 and 2020, misdemeanor family violence assault case filings have increased by 15.2% even while overall misdemeanor caseload decreased by 32.7% during the same time period.. The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the problem, not only because courts shut ...

Bexar County specialized ‘Reflejo Court’ received the Level 1 Trauma-Informed Care Certification. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:54:44 GMT (1744991684870) ... Bexar County has the most family violence ...

The Victim Assistance division of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office is available to assist victims of crime whose case was committed within Bexar County. ... For a victim of an assault or sexual assault who is younger than 17 years of age or whose case involves family violence, as defined by Section 71.004, Family Code, the right to ...

Huff has been asked to serve on the Bexar County Domestic Violence Commission, the board for the Ministry of the Three Cross and she heads up the Bexar County Specialty Courts Coalition. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with family, hiking the state and national parks and running marathons. COURT OVERVIEW

SAN ANTONIO (April 3, 2025) – The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence (CCDV) is proud to release its 2024 Annual Progress Report, a comprehensive review of the commission’s ongoing efforts to address domestic violence in San Antonio and Bexar County.This report serves as a testament to the collective dedication of CCDV members, community stakeholders, and local partners in ...

Individuals released with a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) will be assigned to a special unit of our Pretrial Supervision Office. ... Defendants may be court ordered to participate in ANGER MANAGEMENT, FAMILY VIOLENCE CLASSES, or DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS. ... BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE; 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 Phone: 210 ...

A court-appointed guardian for the children testified that they are doing well despite the circumstances. Brad Simpson, who is being held at the Bexar County Jail, did not attend the hearing ...