University of Idaho’s College of Law FJC’s Fall Interns
Welcoming Fall Family Justice Center Interns Merritt L. Dublin, JD, Family Justice Clinic Director I have been the Director and supervising attorney of the University of Idaho College of Law Family Justice (FJC) Clinic since July 2021. I have practiced law for 25 years in many different practice areas and positions, and this is by far […]
A Word with Paige: September 2022
You Can Be a Light of Hope Faces of Hope offers all our services for free to every victim who needs support. These services include emergency housing, forensic exams, food, transportation, clothing, legal support, crisis counseling. Faces experienced a 28% increase in service requests between 2020 and 2021. As of August 2022, we have surpassed […]
Press Release: FACES OF HOPE VICTIM CENTER SEES 27% INCREASE IN REQUESTS FOR SERVICES
Faces expands programming to accommodate heightened community demand. 1Boise, ID, September 21, 2022– The Faces of Hope Victim Center continues to see unprecedented growth in the number of victims experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, neglect and stalking in Ada County. So far this year, Faces of Hope has assisted 361 victims with legal support, including […]
2022 CHAMP Camp
A Stunning Success In late July, 15 young women ages 12-17 attended a fun-filled and educational day camp at Faces of Hope. Facilitated by St. Luke’s CARES representatives, the Boise Police Department, and Faces of Hope. The goal of this event, called CHAMP (Children Healing from Abuse with Maximum Potential) Camp is to create […]
Filling Hope’s Closet
In just one week in July, 76 unique clients walked through one door and received services at Faces of Hope – with 26 being brand new client intakes (12 in one day). The needs of each client will be different, and the number of times they walk through the door will vary. However, time and […]
Spotlight: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
In-house Collaborative Partnership Faces of Hope partners with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) Safety Assessment Team to ensure children and families have all the resources and support they need to succeed. The Safety Assessment team receives reports of child abuse and neglect in our region and meets with families to determine what […]
University of Idaho Family Justice Clinic
Spotlight on the Family Justice Clinic Faces of Hope partners with the University of Idaho College of Law to provide free legal assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and stalking. Known as the Family Justice Clinic, this program allows legal students to develop their skills and gain real-world experience […]
Monthly givers make a big impact
Monthly givers make a big impact Monthly giving is one of the best ways to support Faces of Hope. It’s easy to use, life changing for victims of interpersonal violence, and essential to Faces of Hope’s sustainability. Please consider becoming a monthly donor! It’s easy: Sign-up online. Determine the right contribution for you. A monthly […]
Teen Support Group
Faces of Hope offers a bi-monthly teen trauma group for girls ages 14-18 who have experienced sexual violence. The group is run by Faces’ crisis counselors Marisela Castillo, LCPC, and Dusti Huddleston, LCSW. Faces partners with the Discovery Center of Idaho to offer the group a safe, neutral, and fun location. The group meets every […]
Faces’ Newest Board Members
We are excited to introduce the 7 new members of our Faces board! Faces of Hope announced our new board members: Patricia Schirmer, Brian Murphy, Janice Gillet, Jean Fisher, Desiree Brunette, Matthew Punt, and Annie Fratusco. These new directors will provide strategic direction for continued growth around Faces of Hope’s mission – to reduce victimization […]
