The recipient entity's physical address:
           220 Hospital Boulevard
Pineville, LA 71360

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           220 Hospital Boulevard
Pineville, LA 71360

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          N/A

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  0521

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,000,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Board of Directors:
Kay Michiels, President, City of Alexandria, (Alexandria, LA)
Jay Lemoine, Vice President, 35th JDC, (Grant, LA)
Kristi Ferguson, Secretary/Treasurer, Cleco (Pineville, LA)
Ann Masden, Retired, (Alexandria, LA)
Megan Guillot, CFO, Tunica Biloxi Tribe (Alexandria, LA)
Charlie Riddle, 12th JDC, (Avoyelles, LA)
Martha Crenshaw, Attorney (Alexandria, LA)
Lisa Harris, City of Alexandria (Alexandria, LA)
Burt O'Neal, CLTCC (Alexandria, LA)
Steven McCain, Sheriff (Grant, LA)
Executive Director:
Carly Long, 220 Hospital Boulevard, Pineville, LA 71360
Assistant Director:
Wendi Powell, 220 Hospital Boulevard, Pineville, LA 71360
Personnel:
Emma Givens, Project Manager, Catahoula, Concordia, LaSalle, Avoyelles, & Grant parishes.
Elizabeth Ponthier, Project Manager, Vernon, Allen, & Evangeline parishes.
Emily Bertholl, Part-time Attorney, Avoyelles
Gay Coleman, Full-time Attorney, Vernon, Allen, & Evangeline
Elizabeth Williams, Part-time Attorney, LaSalle, Catahoula, & Concordia
RaShawn King, Counselor, Rapides
Alexis Riva, Paralegal, Avoyelles & LaSalle, Catahoula, & Concordia
Madison Firmin, Counselor, Avoyelles
Sarah Flue, Paralegal, Rapides, Vernon, Allen, & Evangeline

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana (FJC) is an innovative organization working together to provide services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault all under one roof. The FJC's purpose is to provide one safe location for victims to: speak with an advocate, develop a safety plan, interview with a detective, meet with a prosecutor, receive civil legal services, and enroll in trauma counseling. Our mission is to stop family violence, make victims safe, hold batterers accountable, and provide long-term support for victims and children through advocacy and support.
Our proposed project/program aims to:
Provide Civil/Legal, Counseling, and Advocacy services to survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. This will be accomplished by obtaining three attorneys, two legal advocates, two counselors, two Parish Managers, and two additional office locations, providing easier access to underserved populations.
Provide Emergency Shelter/Housing Assistance, Financial Assistance, and Victims Supplies to survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. This will be accomplished by assisting with court filing fees regarding divorce and custody, victim supplies, travel needs, food and hygiene needs, and emergency shelter for victims.
Provide Resources, Training and Access to Law Enforcement providers through a 24 hour On Call program within all nine parishes. This will be accomplished by conducting trainings and dispersing Domestic Violence Material. We will also provide services to survivors of domestic violence, partnering organizations, schools through NextStep Teen Dating Violence Program, and legal service providers within the project.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $555,994
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $51,525
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $226,895
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $165,586

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The primary activities in which funds will be used are to obtain three attorneys and two legal advocates, three counselors, two Parish Managers, assist with court filing fees, victim supplies, travel needs, emergency shelter for victims, and a mobile unit providing easier access to underserved populations. The parishes include Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, Concordia, Catahoula, LaSalle, Vernon, Allen, and Evangeline. Materials will be provided to survivors of domestic violence, law enforcement agencies, schools, and legal service providers within the project. Progress of the program will be measured by successes gained in court by the legal professionals, counselors, and victims having had all legal and therapeutic matters regarding their domestic violence related case resolved successfully. Obtaining an ongoing clientele will also give the program an insight into its continued progress.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Goals:
1. To provide resources and services to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors within rural areas.
2. To increase safety and security, while decreasing recidivism.
3. To develop and maintain partnerships through outreach, trainings, and support with Law Enforcement in Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, Catahoula, Concordia, LaSalle, Vernon, Allen, and Evangeline Parishes.

Objectives:
1. $720,000 will be utilized by employing qualified and certified staff offering support services in multiple locations to survivors at no cost.
2. $120,000 will be utilized to provide a safe location, decrease court cost burdens, and meet the immediate needs of survivors.
3. $100,000 will be utilized to educate and bring awareness to other service providers.

Performance Measures:
1. Provide civil, legal, counseling, and advocacy services to 400 survivors in Rapides, Avoyelles, and Grant parishes by June 30, 2024.
2. Provide civil, legal, counseling, and advocacy services to 400 survivors in Catahoula, Concordia, and LaSalle parishes by June 30, 2024.
3. Provide civil, legal, counseling, and advocacy services to 400 survivors in Vernon, Allen, and Evangeline parishes by June 30, 2024.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           3-5 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  0

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Carly Long 
                                       address:  220 Hospital Boulevard
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
                                       phone:  3184480884
                                       fax:  3187046644
                                       e-mail:  Carly@fjccenla.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director