Past Events

PAST EVENTS

Date: January 27, 2010
Title: An Evening at the Theater featuring Dearly Departed click here for play description
Description: Please join the Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation on January 27, 2010 for their fourth annual fundraiser, An Evening at the Theater. This year, Ms. Vivienne Elborne will direct the play Dearly Departed written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones. Ms. Elborne has directed and acted in theatre in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Ontario, Russia, and the Ukraine, and has also been inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame and received the JC Penney Spirit of the American Woman Award. Her talents will be revealed through a cast of ten, including two of Bexar County’s finest legal minds – Catherine Babbitt and Catherine Hayes. All proceeds from the event go to support the Bexar County Family Justice Center. The evening will include a cocktail reception, an exquisite dinner and a live theater production. To reserve your table, please click here. To purchase your tickets for play only, please click here. Thank You.
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (for event partnerships)
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (for play only)
Location: Charline McCombs Empire Theater, 226 N. St. Mary’s Street (Map It)

Date: November 27, 2009
Title: Wine to Wildlife Festival ’09: Collin Ray Benefit Concert
Description: Take a trip to South Africa in Texas, No Passport Required. The Serengeti Resort is hosting the Wine to Wildlife Festival ’09 in celebration of its one year anniversary. The Main Entertainment Event will be the Collin Ray Benefit Concert. The resort has pledged 100% of the concert profits to be shared by the Bexar County Family Justice Center and the Kendall County Women’s Shelter. For further event details and/or to purchase your tickets online click here.
Time: Wine to Wildlife Festival 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Benefit Concert 7 p.m.
Location: The Serengeti Resort, 408 Fuller Drive, Bergheim, Texas

Date: November 17, 2009
Title: The Family Justice Center, the Mexican-American Unity Council, Family Service Association and Bexar County District Attorney’s Office will sponsor FREE art class for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Description: This event supports the Victims Empowerment Counseling Program to to begin at the Family Justice Center. This program was written by Family Service Association for the Family Justice Center to exclusively address counseling issues faced by victims of domestic violence. Many studies have found that art is therapeutic to the mind and soul. This class is the third of a series of classes that will be held lead by local artists and a Family Service Association counselor. The class will be opened for approximately 40 victims to work through issues in a group format.
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Mexican American Unity Council, 2300 W. Commerce

Date: November 17, 2009
Title: Financial Literacy Training for Victims of Domestic Violence
Description: Many victims of domestic violence return to their violent situation because they do not have the financial management skills needed for independent survival, free from their perpetrator. Capital One and the Family Justice Center will sponsor this FREE, informative training on money management, how to create a spending plan and much more. This free training is designed for victims in the community who need to be informed on methods of financial stability. Please contact Melody Vallejo, Crime Victim Liaison, for further details (210) 208-6801.
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Family Justice Center, 527 North Leona, 2nd Floor, Building C

Date: November 17, 2009
Topic: Financial Literacy Training-Money Management
Description: Many victims of domestic violence return to their violent situation because they do not have the financial management skills needed for independent survival, free from their perpetrator. Capital One and the Family Justice Center will sponsor this FREE, informative training on money management, how to create a spending plan and much more. This free training is designed for victims in the community who need to be informed on methods of financial stability. For further details, Please contact Melody Vallejo, Crime Victim Liaison at (210) 208-6801.
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Family Justice Center, 527 North Leona, 2nd Floor, Building C

Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Title: Convocation of Partners
Description: The Convocation will be facilitated by Ms. Mary Flannagan from Management Solutions Group, LLC. Mary’s work with Management Solutions began in 2003 and builds on 25 years experience in planning, project development, fund raising, coalition building, board governance, leadership development and management in the non-profit arena. Her list of clients in San Antonio includes the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, City of San Antonio, The San Antonio Symphony, United Way, Our Lady of the Lake University, Metro Health District, Children’s Shelter, Valero Energy Corporation, Rack Space, and many more. With every client, she helps groups clarify the issues and challenges they need to address, and helps them create working solutions in which they believe. All on and off site partners please save this date on your calendar. All of the original goals and objectives have been met and surpassed! Let’s get together and review our current roles at the Center; determine what part we wish to play in the future; decide how we wish the Center to evolve; and make changes that improve our services to victims of domestic violence.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: UHS Foundation Room, 527 North Leona, Building B, Third Floor

Date: November 5, 2009
Title: Financial Literacy Training for Victims of Domestic Violence
Description: Many victims of domestic violence return to their violent situation because they do not have the financial management skills needed for independent survival, free from their perpetrator. Capital One and the Family Justice Center will partner with Dress for Success San Antonio and sponsor this FREE, informative training on money management, how to create a spending plan and much more. This free training is designed for victims in the community who need to be informed on methods of financial stability.
Time: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Dress for Success San Antonio, 1115 W. Martin Street

Date: November 3, 2009
Title: The Family Justice Center, the Mexican-American Unity Council, Family Service Association and Bexar County District Attorney’s Office will sponsor FREE art class for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Description: This event supports the Victims Empowerment Counseling Program to to begin at the Family Justice Center. This program was written by Family Service Association for the Family Justice Center to exclusively address counseling issues faced by victims of domestic violence. Many studies have found that art is therapeutic to the mind and soul. This class is the second of a series of classes that will be held lead by local artists and a Family Service Association counselor. The class will be opened for approximately 40 victims to work through issues in a group format.
Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Mexican American Unity Council, 2300 W. Commerce

Date: October 31 – November 4, 2009
Title: 19th Annual Multi-Disciplinary National Conference on Domestic Violence in San Antonio sponsored by the National College of District Attorney’s
Description: Please join the National College of District Attorneys Halloween week for substantive sessions, dynamic brainstorming opportunities, informative panel discussions, and creative demonstrations; all designed to address cutting edge issues in the investigation, prosecution, responsible research, provision of services, development of informed sentencing options and competent post sentencing measures in domestic violence cases. Conference and registration information can be found at: http://www.ncdsv.org/images/
NDAA_NatlConfonDV_2009.pdf

Date: October 28, 2009
Title: Open House Reception
Description: In the months of September and October, The Bexar County Family Justice Center and the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office will partner with Dress for Success San Antonio for a Suit Drive. Prosecutors and other career professionals will donate their “power” suits as a way of sending a message to victims that they can be empowered when connected with the right resources. An open house reception celebrating the donations will be held.
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dress for Success San Antonio, 1115 W. Martin Street

Date: Friday, October 9, 2009
Title: Economic Summit
Description: Many victims of domestic violence return to their violent situation because they do not have the financial management skills needed for independent survival, free from their perpetrator. Please join Capital One and the Family Justice Center as we sponsor this FREE, informative full-day training on how to create a spending plan, managing your credit, repairing your credit, and much more. This free training is designed for organizations in the community who work with victims of domestic violence and need to inform victims on methods of financial stability. Capital One is sponsoring a free lunch.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: UHS Foundation Room, 527 North Leona, Building B, Third Floor

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Title: Ticket Drop Fundraiser
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Description: The Bexar County Family Justice Center will partner with EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill for the Ticket Drop Fundraiser. Stop by for lunch or dinner and drop your receipt in the designated box at check-out. 20% of gross sales for all meals (eat-in or carry-out) will be designated funds for the Family Justice Center. Your purchase will help us help victims of domestic violence!
Location: EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill
115 N. Loop 1604 E (Just East of Stone Oak Parkway)

Date: October 2009
Title: The Family Justice Center, the Mexican-American Unity Council, Family Service Association and Bexar County District Attorney’s Office will sponsor FREE art classes for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Description: This event celebrates the kick off of “The Victims Empowerment Counseling Program” to begin at the Family Justice Center October 1. This program was written by Family Service Association for the Family Justice Center to exclusively address counseling issues faced by victims of domestic violence. Many studies have found that art is therapeutic to the mind and soul. A series of classes lead by local artists and a Family Service Association counselor will be opened for approximately 40 victims (dates TBA) to work through issues in a group format.

Date: September 18, 2009
Title: Impact of Aging on Domestic Violence: Prevention and Intervention Training
Description: Domestic Violence is a reality that many seniors live with on a daily basis. The general population doesn't think about this reality. The Task Force against Elder Domestic Violence is working to change this perception as they sponsor their annual conference, "The Impact of Aging on Domestic Violence: Prevention and Intervention." This one day conference will focus on the aging process, signs of domestic abuse, the ethics of working with the elderly who are being abused, effective interventions, and available resources.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: St. Anthony De Padua Catholic Church.

Date: September 22, 2009
Title: EARN 6 HOURS FREE OF CLE CREDIT
Description: The Family Justice Center will provide six hours of FREE CLE at the Center on September 22, 2009 in the Foundation Room. Gael B. Strack, CEO of the National Family Justice Center Alliance, will present courses in (1) The Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases Post Crawford and (2) The Study, Medical Perspective, Investigation and Prosecution of Strangulation Cases. Jim Barker, Training Director for the National Family Justice Center Alliance, will also be at the Center to speak to local law enforcement on the following topics: Domestic Violence Investigations, Officer Involved Domestic Violence, Hostage Negotiations and Security at a Family Justice Center. Registration materials and the schedule for the training will be available on the website September 1st. Please join us!
Location: University Health Center-Downtown,
UHS Foundation Room, 527 N. Leona, 3rd Floor, Building B, San Antonio, Texas 78207

Date: July 6 – August 10 , 2009
Title: 3rd Annual FJC sponsored School Supply Drive
Location: FJC
Description: The Bexar County Family Justice Center is sponsoring a 3rd Annual School Supply Drive for clients of the Center who are encountering difficulties with purchasing school supplies. The main drop off location is at the Center located at University Health Center-Downtown, 527 North Leona, 2nd Floor, Building C. Help us help victims of domestic violence and their families by supplying the families with all the crayons, markers and colored pencils they need. For additional information contact Melody Vallejo at 208-6801 or mvallejo@bexar.org.
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Date: August 7, 2009
Title: FJC 4th Anniversary Luncheon
Location: FJC Board Room
Time: 11:30 p.m. -12:30 p.m
Description: In Celebration of the 4th Anniversary of the Family Justice Center, a pot luck luncheon has been scheduled. All Staff, Partners (on and off site), Interns and Volunteers are welcome to attend. If interested in signing up for a dish or for further information, please contact Rebecca Perez at (210) 208-6882 or Nancy Valdez at (210) 208-6867.

Date: August 7, 2009
Title: Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) Training
Location: FJC Board Room
Time: 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Description: Attorney, Richard Loza, will host a legal training to keep partners informed and updated on legal services available through TRLA. Mr. Loza will cover topics to include protective orders, divorces, custody, immigration, housing and much more. He also welcomes any legal questions you may have on behalf of your clients.

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Title: “Dakshina”
Description: Suchitra Sairam will join Samanvaya Arts Academy to support the Bexar County Family Justice Center, offer thanks to the community, and honor her teachers as she presents “Dakshina,” – meaning “An Offering”. This offering is a collection of signature choreographies by some of the greatest Bharatanatyam masters. She will be supported by a talented live musical ensemble from India on vocal, nattuvangam (vocal percussion and had cymbals), flute, mridangam (drum), and rhythm pads. This event hopes to raise domestic violence awareness in the Asian community. All proceeds will benefit the Bexar County Family Justice Center. Tickets are available for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door. Please contact Ms. Sapna Prasad, Coordinator of “Dakshina” on behalf of Samanvaya Arts Academy at samanvaya.arts@gmail.com for advance ticket sales.
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Jo Long Theatre, Carver Community Cultural Center

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Title: SHARE - Students Help Art Reach Everyone
Location: University Hospital
527 North Leona, Second Floor, Building C
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Date: April 21 - 23, 2009
Title: Christus Santa Rosa Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Health Fair
Description: This 7th Annual health fair will be held in the cafeteria hallway from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm to educate the community, prevent child abuse and promote sexual assault awareness.
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Date: April 21 - 23, 2009
Title: Bexar County's Immigrant Community and Family Violence
Description: The Mexican Consulate, the Mexican American Catholic College and the PEACE Initiative will co-sponsor a conference focused on how family violence affects our immigrant community. The conference is free of charge and will be held at the San Juan Diego meeting space at the Mexican American Catholic College located at 3115 W. Ashby from 5:30-8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served and child care is available.
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Date: April 21 - 23, 2009
Title: San Antonio City Attorney's Office – Family Violence Information Session
Location: Frank Wing Municipal Court Building, 401 S. Frio, 2nd Floor
Description: This informational session is ideal for complainants in Municipal Court family violence cases and anyone else seeking information on the prosecution of these types of cases. Free child care and parking provided. (employee parking lot)
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

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Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Title: Krav Maga Worldwide
Regional Training Center San Antonio,TX Location: Krav Maga Worldwide Regional Training Center, San Antonio,TX
Description: Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Women's Only Self Defense Seminar.
Time: 10am to 1pm

Date: April 21 - 23, 2009
Title: 9th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference
Location: Anaheim, CA.

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Date: Thursday, April 30th
Title: Victims' Tribute
Location: San Antonio Police Academy, 12200 SE Loop 410
Description: The public, crime victims and victim service organizations are invited to attend a special service dedicated to victims of crime which will include a memorial wreath blessing and laying ceremony and lighting of our victims' flame.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Free parking is available)

Date: April 30, 2009
Title: Volunteer Appreciation
Location: FJC
Description: The Family Justice Center is hosting a party for the San Antonio Police Department F.A.C.T. Volunteers to thank them for their contributions as part of the team that helps turn domestic violence survivors into thrivers.
Time: 2:30pm

Date: Friday, May 1st
Title: Children's Picnic
Location: Milam Park
Description: A picnic honoring victims of crime, particularly children, will be held from 11:30a.m. to 2:00p.m., in Milam Park. Everyone is invited to join the festivities, which will include games, clowns, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, a visit from the Spurs Coyote, McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, BACA, and others.
Time: 11:30a.m. to 2:00p.m (Lunch will be served)

Date: Friday, March 20, 2009
Title: Criminal Law-Misdemeanors (from the Defense, Ina M. Castillo, Attorney at Law)
Location: 2nd Floor, Board Room
Description: Ina M. Castillo was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She attended the University of Notre Dame, and received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Government in 1997. Ms. Castillo attended St. Mary's University School of Law, and completed her J.D. in 2000. While in law school, she interned with the Bexar County District Attorney's Office preparing writs of habeas corpus applications on behalf of the Criminal District Court Judges. Ms. Castillo was employed as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for the Bexar County District Attorney's Office for six years. She was initially assigned to the Family Violence Unit, prosecuting domestic violence cases in County Court at Law No. 7. Thereafter, she was assigned to the 399TH Judicial District Court, and prosecuted felony cases involving sex crimes against children and women. Ms. Castillo also handled various criminal cases in the 186TH Judicial District Court, as well as mental health cases in the Magistrate Court. In 2007, Ms. Castillo formed her own law office. Her practice consists mainly of criminal defense and Child Protective Services cases.
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Date: February 20, 2009
Title: Christina “Tina” Hartmann (misdemeanor prosecutor in county court 7, Family Violence Court).
Location: The Family Justice Center Board Room
Description: Ms. Hartmann is going to talk about the misdemeanor charge process, court settings, trial settings, pleas & motions to revoke.
Time: 11:30am

Date: January 16, 2009
Title: Paul Mata (Corporate and Hospital Outreach Specialist
Location: The Family Justice Center Board Room
Description: He will discuss the services and the assistance available through the San Antonio Food Bank-Social Services Department. The Social Services Department works with about 400 agencies in the South Central Texas, helping to meet the needs of our community.
Time: 11:30am

Date: January 28, 2009
Title: A Evening At The Theater
Location: Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Description: Starring three of Bexar County's finest legal minds – Catherine Babbitt, Catherine Hayes, The Honorable Philip Kazen, as well as Greg Hinojosa, Our Lady of the Lake University Theater and Events Coordinator. Sylvia, the two-act live theater play, is a Tony award winning production written by A.R. Gurney produced first in 1995 at the Manhattan Theater Club starring Sarah Jessica Parker. The play is about a stray dog, the couple that adopts her and the drama that results.
Time:
5:30pm Live music, cocktail reception, and silent auction
6:15pm Dinner
7:30pm Play begins
Cost: For ticket information or questions, please contact Nancy at 210-208-6869.

Date: Ongoing through April 2009
Title: LINDA PACE CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION ON DISPLAY AT FJC
Location: BCFJC Headquarters
Description: nine works from the contemporary art collection of the Linda Pace Foundation will be exhibited for six months at the Dream Center of the Bexar County Family Justice Center
Time: FJC Office Hours
Cost: No Cost
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Date: December 12, 2008.
Title : December Training
Description: Karen Williams with United Way of San Antonio will be training staff @ the Family Justice Center on Friday, December 12, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the resources available through United Way and B.E.X.A.R. (Bexar E-Mail aX-ess to Area Resources) Necessities of San Antonio.

Date: November 17, 2008
Title: Thanksgiving Dinner
Location: BCFJC Headquarters
Description: The Bexar County Family Justice Center will be hosting a pot luck
Thanksgiving Dinner on November 17, 2008 at noon. All on and off site Partners and Staff are invited and encouraged to attend. Questions? Please call Rebecca at
208-6867.
Time: 12:00PM
Cost: No Cost

Date: November 14-16, 2008
Title: JEANS FOR JUSTICE
Location: SAKS Fifth Avenue
Description:
SAKS Fifth Avenue is partnering with the Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation in a first time event. Bring a pair of old jeans to the Contemporary Department on the first floor and get 10% off on a new pair of designer jeans. A portion of the proceeds and the donated jeans will be given to the Center. Questions about the event? Call Nancy at
210-208-6869.
Time: Store Hours
Cost: No Cost

Date: January 8, 2009
Title: FJC Informational Presentation Featuring the San Antonio FJC
Location: Webinar
Description: Join us for a presentation that will discuss what is a Family Justice Center (FJC), how to start an FJC, and how to improve existing services. This month's webinar will feature the San Antonio, Bexar County FJC. This webinar will be presented by the Executive Director of San Antonio FJC, Meera Ballal.
Time: 11:00AM
Cost: No Cost

Date: October 31, 2008
Title: Grand Rounds
Location: University of Texas Health Science Center
Description: While the presentation is geared to medical professionals, the event is opened to the public and admission is free. The topic is, “The Bexar County Family Justice Center: Providing Alternatives to Medicine for Victims of Family Violence.” For reservations, call Debbie at 210-208-6800.
Time: 12:00PM
Cost: No Cost

Date: October 20, 2008
Title: The Face of Domestic Violence
Location: Petroleum Club
Description: Meera Ballal, Executive Director of the Bexar County Family Justice Center, will speak on, “The Face of Domestic Violence” to the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance
Time: 12:00PM
Cost: $30

Date: October16, 2008
Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SYMPOSIUM
Location: Magnolia Gardens; 2030 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX.
Description: Susan D. Reed, the Bexar County District Attorney, presents a domestic violence symposium. Major General (Ret) Susan L. Pamerleau will speak on, “I Won't Let You Go, I'm Taking You With Me.” Murder/Suicide – the Ultimate Violent Act.
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Cost: No Cost

Date: October16, 2008
Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SYMPOSIUM
Location: Magnolia Gardens; 2030 N. Main Avenue, San Antonio, TX
Description: Susan D. Reed, the Bexar County District Attorney, presents a domestic violence symposium. Major General (Ret) Susan L. Pamerleau will speak on, “I Won't Let You Go, I'm Taking You With Me.” Murder/Suicide – the Ultimate Violent Act.
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Cost: No Cost