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	>> Press Release: Jury Finds Nevada County Superior Court Guilty of Retaliation Read the press release. The Center's Kathleen Russell and Fox 11 News' Legal Analyst Robin Sax >> Fox 11 in LA, Sept 28, 2012 - True Crime Stories special w/Robin Sax and Kathleen Russell Center for Judicial Excellence (CJE) Executive Director Kathleen Russell appeared on KTTV FOX 11 News Friday, September 28th for a special half-hour broadcast, "True Crime Stories." The segment, an in-depth examination of kids who have been victimized by the family court crisis, follows in the footsteps of KTTV FOX 11 News' extensive coverage of Damon's story, "Lost in the System," which aired earlier this month. Check the links below to see the television coverage! Part 1- 10.11 minutes - San Diego Protest moms, Damon's Story, Alanna's Story Part 2- 4.14 minutes - LA's Judge Nash on juvenile court Part 3- 4.20 minutes - Kathleen Russell on the broken courts Part 4- 1.36 minutes - Hope for the Future, Cummings Foundation >> Fox 11 in LA, Sept 10, 2012 - Saving Damon! Check these links below to see all of the amazing television coverage that we've been working with Damon to generate in Los Angeles and in Monterey! Please post your comments in support of these stories to show producers that their viewers want to see this sort of hard-hitting investigative journalism. CJE is honored to be assisting Fox11's Robin Sax, Martin Burns and Gina Silva with their new series Lost in the System... so stay tuned to http://www.myfoxla.com for continued coverage of the broken family courts. Damon's Story - A First Look >> CBS 2 in LA, March 2, 2011- Beverly Hills Child Custody Shrink Exposed- Nice work, Dennis and Deborah! Click below to watch: >> SF Weekly, March 2, 2011 - California Family Courts Helping Pedophiles, Batterers Get Child Custody >> LA Times, February 27, 2011 - Child custody expert linked to lewd Web photos >>Mediator Blows Whistle, Prompts Audit of Nevada County Family Court Services - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF PRESS RELEASE > Click here to download a PDF of the California State Auditor's Report > Or click the links below to find out what's being said in the media: Click here to read CJE ED Kathleen Russell's OpEd in the Marin IJ

CJE Launches Sustaining Membership Program

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Justice. Accountability. Integrity.

CJE is dedicated to public education and community outreach about individual rights in the court system. FCC Book Cover

Since it's founding in 2006, CJE has filled a critical void, shining a light on a vital branch of government that wields tremendous power over the lives of average people. CJE has empowered citizen leadership, inspired government action, and become a major catalyst in building a national movement for family court reform.

Beginning in 2008, CJE made a special commitment to protecting the rights of children and vulnerable populations in the courts. This year, CJE will continue our successful campaign to promote the safety of children in California's family courts... and in courts across the nation.

The system is broken. Together, let's fix it.

If you call the Center, please be patient as we are a very small staff working to address a national crisis. If you have a family court story to tell, please email the Center at info@centerforjudicialexcellence.org.

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Our ED Kathleen Russell was a distinguished guest at the first-ever White House event on Domestic Violence where the collective work of assembled advocates was repeatedly lauded by the President and other Administration officials. Vice President Biden spoke specifically about family law and the need for increased resources and better access to justice for DV victims. Administration officials Valerie Jarrett and Lynn Rosenthal were joined by baseball great Joe Torre, who spoke about his experience as child growing up in a violent household. Watch this video from the event, or click here to read a transcript.

Justice Seeker Awards Highlights

Family Court Crisis Video Exhibit

Click the arrow below to watch California State Senator Mark Leno tell the story of our tireless effort to secure an audit of the California Family Courts.

This footage is from CJE's First Annual Justice Seeker Awards at the Falkirk Cultural Center in San Rafael, California.

Our moving photo exhibit and photo book are now complimented by a video slideshow that profiles 40 individuals whose lives have been forever changed by their experiences in America's broken family law system. Each portrait is accompanied by a reflection from the victim. Click the image below to watch this 9-minute video exhibit, set to an original score written and performed by Mateo Favero.

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Public Forums & Events

The Center hosts regular public forums to encourage an ongoing community dialogue about the judiciary.

Click here to learn more about our past public events or watch a forum video.

Family Law Documentary

As part of our ongoing effort to educate and engage the community, The Center produced a 42-minute documentary addressing the serious systematic breakdown of our family courts. Family Court Crisis: Our Children At Risk features personal testimony from individuals who have experienced the pitfalls of our family law system and expert evaluations of what has gone wrong. Click here to view a 12-minute documentary trailer or become a member of the Center to receive your copy of the DVD.

CJE relies on donations large and small from concerned citizens who believe that children, domestic violence survivors, the elderly and other vulnerable people should be protected in our nation's courts. Please give what you can to help us continue our work - $5, $25 or $100 - every donation helps.

EVENTS

THANK YOU!

Our 5th Anniversary Auction was a great success! Our sincere thanks to everyone who donated and attended in support of the Center's work.

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Leadership Institute for Justice

Silent No Longer:

Empowered Women of Color Confronting the Family Court Crisis
A leadership development program offered by the Center for Judicial Excellence thanks to a generous grant from the Community Action Fund of the Women's Foundation of California.

THANK YOU to all of the speakers, facilitators and amazing participants who made the weekend training a great success!

We sought funding to support additional leadership trainings! If you were not eligible for this first training geared toward women of color, please stay in touch and consider applying for future sessions!

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the AOC & Marin Courts Protest a great success!

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