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, MSW, LMSW
Emma Givens, BS
Suzy Smart
Kourtney Busby, RSW
RaShawn King
Elizabeth Williams, JD
Madison Firmin, MSW, CSW
Sarah Flue
Lauren Gay Coleman, JD, MSW, LCSW-BACS
Alexis Riva, CP
Emily Bertholl, JD
Shelby Anderson
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.
Partners
Red River Delta Law Enforcement Planning Council
United Way of Central Louisiana
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office
Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office
Avoyelles Parish District Attorney’s Office
Grant Parish District Attorney’s Office
Alexandria District – Probation and Parole
Greater Central Louisiana Realtors Association
The Exchange Club of Alexandria
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!
Mon-Thur, 8:30am-4:30pm Fri, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Services are available by appointment or walk-in