Family Justice Center aims to strike out sexual assault

March 24, 2015

SOLANO COUNTY – The Solano County District Attorney's Office Family Justice Center will host the first annual "Strike Out Sexual Assault" community baseball game on Thursday, April 9 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex Lawn on the corner of Texas and Jefferson Street in downtown Fairfield.

Designed as a fun way to help raise awareness for Sexual Assault Month, the event will feature a three-inning baseball game between Solano County and the City of Fairfield, which will include free tasty treats, t-shirt giveaways, guest speakers, community resources and family activities

Additionally, the Family Justice Center is proud to announce that Congressman John Garamendi will throw out the first pitch to Assemblyman Jim Frazier, marking the official start of the game.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the fact that more than 17.7 million women in America, or one out of every six, has been the victim of sexual assault during her lifetime.

Located at 604 Empire Street in Fairfield, the Family Justice Center offers victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse, an opportunity to build hope and a new future.

Everyone is welcome to attend this fun, free family event.  For more information please contact David C.  Isom, Family Violence Prevention Officer at (707) 784-7691 and [email protected].