Welcome
The “Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence”
Initiative (Zero Tolerance) is a multi-jurisdictional
partnership designed to reduce domestic
violence, family violence, and elder abuse in
Contra Costa County. The Initiative objectives
are implemented through a comprehensive,
coordinated, and community-wide approach
that interrupts the progressive cycle of violence.
The Initiative develops and delivers direct
services through its partners and
advances policy change. Zero Tolerance is a collaborative effort among many disciplines:
- Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County
- Office of the Sheriff
- Office of the District Attorney
- Office of the Public Defender
- Employment and Human Services (including Children & Family Services, Workforce
Services, and Adult Protective Services)
- Probation Department
- Health Departments (AODS, APS, others…)
And the following community service providers:
- STAND! Against Domestic Violence
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Community Violence Solutions
The West Contra Costa County Family Justice Center promises to be one of the most significant initiatives created for victims of abuse in this region in the past twenty years. The Family Justice Center is a one-stop center for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, or human trafficking and their families. The development of the WCCC Family Justice Center is being coordinated by the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence Initiative, STAND! Against Domestic Violence, Community Violence Solutions, and Richmond Police Department with the support of the National Family Justice Center Alliance and the Blue Shield of California Foundation. For more information about the Family Justice Center Model go to http://www.familyjusticecenter.org. Contact Devorah Levine with any questions at 925.313.1524.
