SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Family Justice Center was honored Saturday evening with the San Antonio Bar Foundation Peacemaker Award during the San Antonio Bar Association’s Annual Gala, recognizing the center’s work supporting domestic violence survivors and promoting nonviolent resolutions to community conflicts.

The award recognizes individuals and organizations that effectively promote nonviolent resolutions to community conflicts, a mission the Family Justice Center carries out through services for survivors of domestic violence and related abuse.

Under the direction of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, the Bexar County Family Justice Center provides support including food, formula, hygiene items, transportation, civil protective order assistance and counseling, offering those resources “all in one safe and welcoming location,” according to a press release from the office of Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe D. Gonzales.

“This award is a direct reflection of the dedication and compassion that our entire team, as well as our onsite partnerships at the Family Justice Center, including SAPD, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the District Attorney’s Office, and Catholic Charities, brings to our work every day,” Executive Director Crystal Chandler said. “We are both humbled and honored by this recognition, which fuels our passion to continue our mission of providing hope and vital support to domestic violence survivors in our community.”

The press release said the center earlier this year earned its Level 1 Trauma-Informed Care Certification, noting it as a milestone that highlights 20 years of service and a focus on enhancing client support and well-being.

“I am proud to lead such a dedicated team at the Family Justice Center,” Gonzales said. “This award reflects our shared commitment to empowering domestic violence survivors and fostering a safer community for all.”

For anyone experiencing domestic violence or who knows someone who is, the center can be reached at (210) 631-0100 or online at www.bcfjc.org/.