Foyle Family Justice Centre

It was a pleasure to welcome Peter May, Permanent Secretary for Health, to the Foyle Family Justice Centre yesterday. We are so appreciative of his support for our one-stop Centre, providing wraparound services & support for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse.

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Delighted to welcome Rt Hon Chris Heaton Harris, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland today. While meeting with our Director Marie Brown he learnt about the valuable work undertaken there & the importance of the centre in supporting those affected by Domestic Abuse in the NW

We were delighted to welcome PSNI Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony McNally along to speak at our launch day. His speech was informative and eye opening and well worth a listen. @PSNIDCSDistrict @PoliceServiceNI youtube.com/watch?v=6nXdh4…

The Right Honorable Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland was a guest speaker at our Official Opening day. youtube.com/watch?v=b3DA2B…

Big day for the people of Derry / L'Derry with opening of @FoyleFJC (Family Justice Centre), the latest project from the team @FoyleWomensAid. A first in UK and Ireland. Privileged that @ComFinanceIrl can play a part in international best practice. #FFJC #FFJCopening #SocEnt

The Foyle Family Justice Centre, offering help to people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, opens in Londonderry @FoyleFJC bbc.in/3CSk4P2

. @FoyleWomensAid @FoyleFJC @Justice_NI @ApexHousingAssn @CommunitiesNI #ffjc #ffjcopening

A full house of invited guests listening to our keynote speakers at our opening event. @Justice_NI @ApexHousingAssn @LandAid #FFJC #FJCCopening

Our live stream is now live. Watch an exciting day for @FoyleWomensAid and NI as the first Family Justice Centre for all victims of domestic abuse is launched. foylefamilyjusticecentre.org/launch/

We are delighted to receive funding from @TNLComFundNI Our POD15 Children & Young People's Service will be running an online support project for families & as restrictions ease small outdoor group sessions as a stepping stone to moving back to full services

Women can not consent to be murdered. This cannot be used as a defense because it is indefensible. The media has a responsibility to Patrycja, her loved ones and to every woman to stop perpetuating this narrative. Our thoughts are with her family and friends #HerNameWasPatrycja

‘Survivors are being failed on all sides by both police and the CPS.’ What last week’s crime statistics mean, and what needs to change. bit.ly/3ghCCKu bit.ly/30aOFDF

We couldn't have put it better ourselves, if you need us in the Foyle Area call us - 028 71416800 or try our webchat service - foylewomensaid.org - 10am -12pm

Twisted priorities mean Cafcass has failed to protect children from abusive parents | Louise Tickle theguardian.com/society/2020/j…

Dangerous serial rapist sentenced to life imprisonment A serial sex offender who carried out a string of stranger and domestic rapes spanning 22 years was given a life sentence yesterday (27 July 2020), with a minimum term of nine years. MORE: cps.gov.uk/west-midlands/…

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