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Be the Light Benefit for PorchLight Family Justice Center

9/19/2024: In just its third year hosting an annual benefit, family justice center PorchLight has put together a crowd-pleasing formula—a great blend of fun, music, food and a welcoming atmosphere. The fundraiser’s “wear whatever makes you feel comfortable” dress code is always a hit. So it’s no wonder that this Thursday-night event, even with school and work looming the next day, was a huge success.

Word of Thanks, Next with Kyle Clark: PorchLight

7/31/2024: The Family Justice Center in Jefferson County offers free support for people experiencing trauma and abuse. We can help.

Holistic help: Denver-area organizations provide comprehensive services for people in need

4/30/2024: Several local organizations practice using a holistic approach to helping people. One model of this approach is the PorchLight Family Justice Center in Lakewood.

Lt. Gov. Primavera visits PorchLight in Lakewood for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

4/25/2024: PorchLight Family Justice Center in Lakewood hosted Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianna Primavera on Monday April 22 to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2024

Lakewood Mayor, Wendi Strom, recognizes PorchLight's third anniversary

2/26/2024: Mayor Wendi Strom shares remarks at a recent Lakewood City council meeting regarding the third anniversary of PorchLight's opening.

CBS Colorado: New attention paid to stopping domestic violence in Colorado amid 3 recent murder-suicides

11/27/2023: The death of a woman in an apparent domestic violence murder-suicide incident in Littleton early Monday came as yet another reminder of the toll of domestic violence killings in Colorado. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a home in the 4300 block of South Holland Way, just south of the Englewood Correctional Center, just after midnight, saying the father in the home was shooting at the mother. The woman and 54-year-old James Aragon were both found dead. One of three children inside was hit in the leg by a bullet and a deputy grazed in the leg as well. [READ MORE...]

11/14/2023: A new episode of the Fighting for the Underdog podcast is out now! Hannah Grant, with the Animal Law Firm, interviews Brandon Bowles, Development Manager at PorchLight Family Justice Center (FJC) in Lakewood, CO.

Podcast: Fighting for the Underdog

The Animal Welfare Lawfirm: Podcast Site

Rocky Mountain PBS: How family justice centers help communities

"JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — PorchLight Family Justice Center has been working to give victims of abuse a safe, one-stop resource with the hope of curbing the fear of coming forward.

The lack of a centralized hub of resources leaves many victims of abuse choosing silence over safety.

"What I would see as a prosecutor is it was easier to go back to the offender,” PorchLight executive director Candace Cooledge said. And when a person goes back to the offender, they can't safely participate in the prosecution of the case.” [READ MORE...]