What is the Family Justice Center?

The Henderson County Family Justice Center (HCFJC) is a partnership of agencies dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence through prevention, intervention, and coordinated response. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed, client-centered services—all in one safe location.

Established in 2024, the core concept of the Family Justice Center is to offer one place where victims and survivors can:

• Navigator-led discussion on needs and support, and referrals to services
• Speak with an advocate
• Plan for their safety
• Meet with law enforcement
• Connect with a prosecutor
• Receive information on shelter and community resources
• Access spiritual support referrals
• Obtain other essential services for themselves and their families

Our Mission

A collaborative partnership of agencies committed to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed, and client-centered services in a centralized location—supporting all who have experienced domestic, elder, and sexual abuse through prevention and immediate crisis response in our community.

Our Vision

We are dedicated to fostering HOPE, encouraging healing, and advocating for justice alongside survivors of abuse.

Is the Center Open?

Yes. On October 21, 2024, the Henderson County Family Justice Center held its grand opening, becoming the 14th center in Tennessee. All services at the FJC are FREE and Confidential for individuals and their family members.

Why Do We Need a Family Justice Center?

A Family Justice Center is a community-wide collaboration that brings together public and private agencies in one location to better serve victims of:

• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault
• Elder abuse
• Other forms of interpersonal violence

The purpose of the FJC is to reduce the burden often placed on victims by eliminating the need to travel to multiple locations for help. By co-locating services, families can access comprehensive support in a safe, convenient, and family-friendly environment.

What Are the Benefits for Henderson County?

Using a wraparound service model, the FJC coordinates all available resources into a unified system focused on survivor safety, support, and empowerment. This model benefits the entire community by:

• Strengthening agency collaboration
• Reducing barriers for victims
• Minimizing duplication of services
• Increasing efficiency and accountability
• Promoting long-term community health and safety

The power of WE at work is making Henderson County a stronger, safer, and healthier place to live and raise future generations.

Onsite Partnering Agencies

The following agencies are co-located at the Henderson County Family Justice Center:

• Henderson County Sheriff’s Department
• Lexington Police Department
• Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program (WRAP)
• West Tennessee Legal Services (WTLS)
• 26th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

Offsite Collaborative Partners

The FJC works closely with many additional community organizations, including:

• Henderson County Government
• City of Lexington Government
• Scarlet Rope Project (Human Trafficking Services)
• Henderson County Community Hospital
• Southwest Human Resource Agency
• Head Start
• Commodity Foods & Utility Assistance Programs
• Hope Ministries
• Henderson County Homeless Coalition
• Aspell Recovery Program
• Pathways Behavioral Health
• Stephen’s Rescue Ministries
• Henderson County Foundation