Core Beliefs

Our Commitment to Survivors Starts with Strong Core Beliefs

At One Place Family Justice Center, our work is guided by a set of core beliefs that shape our culture, our decisions, and the way we serve survivors, families, and the community. These beliefs ensure that every survivor who comes through our doors receives care that is compassionate, empowering, and grounded in best practices.

Core Beliefs
Core Beliefs FAQ

Core Beliefs

It was the perpetrator’s decision. We believe that survivors are not to blame for acts of sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.

We are committed to assessing the physical and emotional safety of survivors and providing support for them in obtaining their safety needs.

We believe that every survivor can recover, heal, and reclaim their life. We focus on motivating new, life-affirming possibilities.

We demonstrate the ability to deeply care for others with empathy while giving them time and space to heal, grow, or just be.

We deliver care and services based on high-quality, respected research.

Unless required by law, a survivor’s personal information and situation are held in the strictest confidence. We are committed to working in a fashion that will not draw attention.

Every survivor receives coordinated care tailored to meet their unique needs, preferences, beliefs, and circumstances.

Survivors have the right to act independently, without coercion, to make care decisions and to control when, how, and with whom to share their experience.

Survivors are entitled to the full range of care and services available at One Place Family Justice Center regardless of whether they choose to report to law enforcement.