Family Justice Center of Acadiana

10/06/2026

Please join us for a Domestic Violence & Family Law CLE from our Staff Attorney, Chelsee Green. This online training will provide family law attorneys with practical tools for representing clients who have experienced domestic violence. Participants will learn how to recognize and screen for domestic violence, understand how abuse and trauma can affect a client’s behavior and the legal process, and apply trauma-informed approaches to representation. The training will also address safety planning, informed consent, appropriate referrals, and the use of domestic violence expert witnesses. Attorneys will leave with concrete strategies and resources to better support survivors while remaining within their professional role.

You can register by clicking the link here:
https://lcadv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/551

This event will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

09/29/2026

08/24/2026

Night of Hope 2026 is almost here!

Join us October 23 at Warehouse 535 for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, delicious food, exciting auctions, and giving back—all in support of Faith House and the survivors we serve.

A special thank you to our incredible event chairs, Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel and Tracy Frentz, for the time, heart, and dedication they pour into making this event possible!

Tickets & sponsorships are available now! For sponsorships or more information, contact Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel.

Purchase your tickets here:
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FaithHouseNightOfHope

We hope to see you there! 💜

08/19/2026

Thank you, Lafayette City Marshal’s Office!

We are so grateful to the Lafayette Parish Marshal’s Office for their wonderful donation of backpacks and much-needed paper products to Faith House!

Your generosity helps us provide everyday essentials for the survivors and children we serve. We truly appreciate your continued support and commitment to our community! 💜

08/13/2026

Great clothes, low prices and a powerful mission come together at this Crowley boutique supporting Faith House.

06/11/2026

The Lafayette Bar Foundation is here to help. If you are a survivor of domestic violence and need an attorney for your Title 46 Protective Order Hearing, call (337) 237-4700 or visit us at 2607 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, to apply and determine eligibility. Please note that you must have already been granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO).

If applying in person, bring your TRO petition and order, driver's license, and any relevant evidence, including police reports, photographs of injuries, medical records, or other supporting documentation.

It is important to understand that this service provides limited representation only. The volunteer attorney's representation ends after the Protective Order Hearing/Rule and does not extend to other legal matters or future proceedings.

For additional help and support, survivors of domestic violence can contact the Family Justice Center of Acadiana. Their multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing an effective response to survivors of family violence.

The Lafayette Bar Foundation Protective Order Panel Program is funded through grants from the Louisiana Bar Foundation.

Are you an attorney interested in accepting protective order cases? Please call 337-237-4700 ext. 102 and ask for Marilyn, Director of Pro Bono Services.

05/20/2026

Together, we can support survivors and prevent violence. 💜

This week during Family Justice Center Capitol Hill Days 2026, advocates from across the country are coming together to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma.

Faith House is proud to stand alongside organizations committed to creating safer communities and ensuring survivors have access to the support and resources they deserve. Every voice matters, and every effort brings us one step closer to hope, healing, and prevention.

04/19/2026

The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence stands in solidarity with the Shreveport community and with all those affected by today's devastating incident of domestic violence.

We must, as a state, wrap our arms around this family and this community. We must acknowledge that nothing that happens in the home is isolated, and that communities mourn and grieve together.

The damage that domestic violence inflicts cannot be hidden. The devastation must be met with compassion, support, and resolve. Resolve to trust survivors, honor victims, and support safe communities.

If you are experiencing domestic violence in the Shreveport area, help is available. Project Celebration, Inc., the state-designated domestic violence service provider for Caddo Parish, delivers comprehensive, confidential victim advocacy and support. Their trained advocates are available 24/7.

📞Statewide hotline: 1-888-411-1333
📞Shreveport local line: 318-226-5015

04/17/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉