The Kern County Family Justice Center will officially open later this month.
Officials announced the ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on January 16, followed by the grand opening on January 17.
The center will unveil the Kern County Family Justice Center Awareness and Prevention poster campaign featuring Bakersfield natives David and Derek Carr.
The concept for the center began in San Diego in 2002. It was envisioned that a family justice center would be a non-stop shop for victims of domestic violence.
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It sought to be a place where representatives from various agencies are housed under one roof in order to provide services for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Officials hope this center will provide an avenue for victims and their children to seek help without having to travel to multiple locations.
There are more than 130 family justice centers across the nation.
The KCFJC will house representatives from agencies including The Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Kern County D.A.'s Office, Behavioral Health, Department of Human Services, Bakersfield Police, Kern County Sheriff's Office, Dress for Success and Aging and Adult Services.
For more information about the Family Justice Center, click here.
