Family Justice Center Alliance
Gael Strack and Casey Gwinn to Release Newest Book at 2012 FJC Conference
We are pleased to announce the publication of the newest book from the Alliance: “Dream Big, Start Small: How to Start and Operate a Family Justice Center” is slated to be released on April 17, 2012 at the International Family Justice Center Conference in New Orleans, LA. Casey Gwinn and Gael Strack have published five books since 2006 on the Family Justice Center movement. This new manual, which is an updated edition of the first “How To” manual, will share many of the lessons learned from the 80 operating Centers and the practical expertise gained by the Alliance in helping to sustain many Centers across the country through difficult economic times. The Chapters of the new Manual include: Chapter 1 – Getting Buy-In Chapter 2 – Strategic Planning Chapter 3 – Governance and Organizational Leadership Chapter 4 – Location, Location, Location Chapter 5 – Partnerships in Family Justice Centers Chapter 6 – Confidentiality and Information Sharing Chapter 7 – Serving Victims and Their Children Chapter 8 – Funding and Sustainability Chapter 9 – Volunteer Power Chapter 10 – Law Enforcement/Prosecution Chapter 11 – Civil Legal Services Chapter 12 – Technology Considerations Chapter 13 – Safety and Security Considerations Chapter 14 – The Grand Opening Dream Big, Start Small: How to Start and Operate a Chapter 15 - Staffing Family Justice Center Chapter 16 – Public Relations and Marketing Chapter 17 – Medical and Health Services Chapter 18 – Opening a Once a Week Family Justice Center Chapter 19 – Developing a High Risk Team Chapter 20 – Lessons Learned Plan to join us in New Orleans April 17-19, 2012 and pick up a copy hot off the presses! Click here to register now.