Nearly 120 people — prosecutors, attorneys, medical professionals, school district representatives, victim advocates, law enforcement, City Council members and abuse survivors — spent Tuesday and Wednesday learning about the Family Justice Center model and planned how to create and sustain a “one-stop shop” for victims of abuse in Springfield.
iCare – October 26, 2018
Two-day planning meeting for Family Justice Center draws more than 100
Newsmakers: April 9-15, 2018
Harmony House announces new board members.
Domestic violence homicides, survivors speak out
Springfield has reached a six year high for domestic violence. As domestic violence continues police and Harmony House are now seeing a new issue, homicides.
Crime in Focus: Domestic Violence Numbers Continue to Grow
An effort to combat domestic violence doesn’t seem to be enough — as numbers continue to grow in the area.
Centralized help on the way for domestic violence survivors
The Family Justice Center and will be housed on the second floor of the Greene Co. Courthouse. It’s goal is to bring together law enforcement, attorneys, health care professionals, and abuse counselors among others for a one-stop shop for domestic violence survivors.
Harmony House Honored at Southwest Missouri nonprofit awards
Harmony House received the Public Awareness Award and Nonprofit Organization of the Year.
Talia Apartments offer new home to survivors of domestic violence
A new apartment complex in Springfield is the first in Missouri to set aside units for survivors of domestic violence leaving a shelter.
After pregnant woman slain, survivor of domestic violence takes action
