Family justice centre
The background
Europe's first Family Justice Centre opened in Croydon in 2005 after being developed in partnership with the San Diego Family Justice Center, the international model of excellence on domestic violence, and the New York Family Justice Center.
Latest statistics show that domestic violence accounts for 16% of recorded crime, has more repeat victims than any other crime (on average there will have been 35 assaults before a victim calls the police) and will affect one in four women and one in six men in their lifetime.
Until now the services designed to help victims have been cattered throughout the community.
Now victims of abuse and their families have access to a unique collaboration of resources including medical and legal services, police officers, probation officers, doctors, counsellors, advocates, social workers, housing providers, benefit advice, education providers, children's services and adult education groups, all from a centralised location.
What do we do?
The centre addresses the full range of social, welfare, economic, safety, accommodation, criminal and civil justice needs of individuals living with or escaping from abuse.
Importantly, it is a safe place where victims of domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, children and extended families can receive all the help they need to rebuild their lives.
It also plays a role in supporting the success of the courts in Croydon. These are crucial to bringing more abusers to account for their actions.
Together, we hope these services will:
- reduce the number of domestic/family violence murders and serious incidents
- reduce incidents of child and elder abuse
- end homelessness caused by domestic violence
- increase the options available to victims
- provide culturally sensitive services
- hold abusers accountable by co-ordinated monitoring.
How can you access services?
In order to access services, please call the Family Justice Centre, from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
However, in an emergency always call 999.
See also the sections on Victims of Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Adult Protection.
Contact Details
- Contact name
- Family Justice Centre
- Telephone
- 020 8688 0100
- info@fjccroydon.co.uk
- Address
- 69 Park Lane
Croydon
CR0 1JD
