YWCA Central Alabama
http://www.ywcabham.org Case Managers from the YWCA Central Alabama provide a full range of services to victims of domestic violence, stalking and dating violence. Case managers can make referrals for individual and group counseling and connect you with YWCA’s confidential emergency shelters where victims and their families can find help and safety. Attorneys from the YWCA Family Law Center work with One Place to provide comprehensive civil legal services to victims. Civil legal concerns may include divorce, child custody and visitation, housing, public benefits, immigration and other non-criminal issues. YWCA Court Advocates help victims navigate the complicated legal process and court system, even accompanying them to court.
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
¡HICA! is a community development and advocacy organization that champions economic equality, civic engagement, and social justice for Latino families in Alabama.
Its various programs individually address social, civic, and economic integration to empower Latinos to successfully adapt and integrate—all so they have the opportunity to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
In particular, the Strong Families program serves as the first point of contact for people who come to ¡HICA! in search of information. They are provided both internal references to the other programs of ¡HICA! and external referrals to community services. This program helps new immigrant families navigate their new community, guiding them as to what their rights and responsibilities are as community members and to assist families in setting individual and family goals. The Strong Families team is made up of caseworkers with fully bilingual staff who assess each person’s needs.
Birmingham Police Department
http://police.birminghamal.gov The Birmingham Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit has on-site staff at One Place to interview victims, take victims statements and gather information to begin initial investigations. They work to explain the criminal justice system, assist victims with filing reports and offer advice about warrants and protection orders. The Domestic Violence Unit staff ensures that all reports are complete and that the case is assigned to a detective for further investigation. The Birmingham Police Department is dedicated to serving the people of Birmingham by working in partner- ship with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, reduce fear, and maintain order.
Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office
http://www.jeffcoda.org Representatives from the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office are on site at One Place to help victims navigate the criminal justice system from the beginning of a criminal case to its resolution. A prosecutor is available on-site to answer questions about the process and to work side by side with law enforcement and other partners. The District Attorney’s office is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of all victims of crime while aggressively prosecuting those who engage in criminal activity. Some crime victims may also be eligible for counseling provided through the State of Alabama or entitled to assistance with medical or other bills related to the offense. The DA’s Victims Services Office has a network of resources to ensure a victim’s rights are fully protected and that justice is served.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
The mission of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is to preserve the public peace, to impartially enforce the law, and to ensure the safety of residents and businesses.
The vision of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is to effectively bridge the gap between the department and the community through excellent service, transparency, and community partnerships. The Sheriff’s Office will deliver the highest level of service as we work to ensure that Jefferson County is a place where residents can safely live, learn, and earn.
Board Of Directors
Alexis Barton
PNC
Anne Marie Everly
BBVA Compass
Laura Luckie Finch
LLF Counseling
Liesel French
Birmingham Pediatric Associates
Myeisha Hutchinson
Birmingham City Council
Julie Wall Khoury
Balch & Bingham
Jeff McGee
Children’s Aid Society of Alabama
Kelly Peace
Regions Bank
Beth Pitman
Waller, Lansden, Dortch & Davis, LLP
Aldos Vance
Altec, Inc.
Ginny Willings
Brasfield & Gorrie
Executive Director
Allison L. Dearing is the Executive Director of One Place Family Justice Center in Birmingham. Before coming to One Place, Allison worked with local colleges and universities to prevent and address domestic violence and sexual assault on campus. Prior to that, she served as Director of the Jefferson County Coordinated Community Response, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination of services between first responders to domestic violence cases in the greater Birmingham area. Allison began her career as a Staff Attorney in the Birmingham office of Legal Services Alabama where she represented survivors of domestic violence in divorce, custody, child support and protection order cases. Email Allison at adearing@oneplacebirmingham.com.
Director of Hope Initiatives
Kelly Klehm is the Director of Hope Initiatives for One Place. Most recently, Kelly served as Program Director for Girls on the Run Birmingham, where she recruited and coordinated school sites and volunteers; lead volunteer trainings and acted as a liaison between the organization, school sites, and volunteers. Kelly has a BA in Social Sciences/Elementary Education and a Masters of Arts in Reading and Learning Disabilities. She previously worked at UAB Early Head Start, and also in the Indianapolis Public School System. Kelly is a member of the Junior League of Birmingham, and also serves as a volunteer advocate through the Crisis Center’s Rape Response program. Email Kelly at kklehm@oneplacebirmingham.com
