Who We Are

Our Agency

The Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana is a collaborative organization that provides victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault (including children, adults and the elderly) a secure place to receive services from multiple agencies all under ONE roof. The Center strives to create a community where survivors and children are safe, abusers are held accountable, economic justice is fostered, and families thrive.

Mission

To stop family violence, make victims safe, hold batterers accountable, and provide long-term support for victims and children through collaboration and coordinated services.

Your Team

Wendi Powell

Wendi Powell, MSW, LMSW

Executive Director
Emma Givens

Emma Givens, BS

Assistant Director
Suzy Smart

Suzy Smart

Office Administrator
Kourtney Busby

Kourtney Busby, RSW

Victim Support Specialist
RaShawn King

RaShawn King

Case Manager
Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams, JD

Attorney
Madison Firmin

Madison Firmin, MSW, CSW

Counselor (Avoyelles Parish)
Sarah Flue

Sarah Flue

Legal Administrator
Lauren Gay Coleman

Lauren Gay Coleman, JD, MSW, LCSW-BACS

Attorney
Alexis Riva

Alexis Riva, CP

Legal Administrator
Emily Bertholl

Emily Bertholl, JD

Attorney
Detective Shelby Anderson

Shelby Anderson

Detective, Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office

Our Funders

Proudly Funded By

The Family Justice Center of Central Louisiana is a collaborative organization that provides victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault (including children, adults and the elderly) a secure place to receive services from multiple agencies all under ONE roof. The Center strives to create a community where survivors and children are safe, abusers are held accountable, economic justice is fostered, and families thrive.

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Board of Directors

Kay Michiels (Chair)

Chief of Staff; City of Alexandria

James "Jay" Lemoine (Vice-Chair)

District Attorney; Thirty-fifth JDC (Grant Parish)

Kristi Ferguson (Secretary-Treasurer)

HR Manager of Operations; Cleco

Ann Masden

Retired; The Diocese of Alexandria

Charles Riddle III

District Attorney; Twelfth JDC (Avoyelles Parish)

Marshall Pierite

CEO; Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Megan Guillot

CFO; Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana

Steven McCain

Sheriff; Grant Parish Sheriff's Office

Martha Crenshaw

Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues, & Rundell

Lisa Harris

Human Resources; City of Alexandria

Founding Board Members

Judge John Davidson, Board Chair
Jennifer Roberts, Vice Chair
Rabbi Harley Karz-Wagman, Secretary/Treasurer
Judge William ‘Billy’ Bennett
James ‘Jam’ Downs
Carolyne Hoyt
Billi Lacombe
Chief Loren Lampert
James ‘Jay’ Lemoine
Charles Riddle III
Deacon Michael Young
Kenneth Walker (Ex Officio)
David Britt (Ex Officio)

Annual Reports

Get Involved

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our partnering agencies.
For you, we are thankful!

Rapides location: 220 Hospital Blvd, Pineville, LA 71360

Avoyelles location: 108 E. Mark Street, Marksville, LA 71351

Mon-Thur, 8:30am-4:30pm Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Services are available by appointment or walk-in