FINAL MONTH TO REGISTER!

Join us in St. Petersburg

Under this year’s theme, The Best Is Yet to Come, we’ll hear from two incredible keynote speakers whose stories remind us of the power of hope, resilience, and turning adversity into action.

Joe Hunter transformed the loss of his sister to domestic violence into a powerful mission for change, helping inspire California’s first suspicious death law, Joanna’s Law. Joe carried on a dream they had shared: competing together on Survivor. Inspired by Joanna, Joe went on to compete on two seasons of the show, using his platform to honor her life and bring greater attention to suspicious death cases.

Carlin Isles overcame childhood adversity and foster care to become an Olympian and international rugby star. Today, he serves his community and inspires others through his message of resilience, purpose, and possibility.

Bring your team, be inspired, and connect with hopegivers from across the country. Don't miss these powerful Keynotes in St. Petersburg!

Who Should Attend?

• Family Justice Center Executive Directors
• Medical Directors
• Operations Directors
• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Directors
• Hospital Emergency Department & Chief Nursing Leaders

• Children's Advocacy Center Directors
• Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program Directors
• Public Health Directors
• District Attorneys & Special Victims Unit Leaders
• Healthcare Foundation & Government Grant Leaders

Medical Forensic Units & Services Within Family Justice Centers

Pre-Conference | Monday, November 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between medical care, justice, and safety. Join four seasoned Family Justice Center leaders as they share real-world medical forensic models, lessons learned, and practical strategies for building sustainable healthcare partnerships. Explore ways to expand trauma-informed care, reduce barriers to exams and evidence collection, strengthen follow-up services, and improve multidisciplinary collaboration and legal outcomes. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to expand, you’ll leave with proven approaches and inspiration to create a survivor-centered healthcare model tailored to your community.

FJC Conference attendees can add this pre-conference session to their agenda during registration. If you're already registered, please contact Jess Kimsey to add the pre-conference to your existing conference registration.

If you are unable to join us for our 2026 Family Justice Center Conference, but would like to attend the Medical Forensic Units & Services Within Family Justice Centers Pre Conference only, please click here to register. 

Pre-Conference Fee: $25

AFFILIATE ACCESS

Affiliated Family Justice Center Directors receive a 50% discount on individual conference registration. Affiliated Family Justice Centers receive a 10% discount for up to 4 attendees. Please contact Meagan Lyman for applicable discount codes.

CONFERENCE ROOM BLOCK

The Alliance room block at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront located at 333 1st Street SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 is sold out. Please refer to our event website for alternative lodging recommendations.

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

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Help survivors find safety, hope and healing.

$35: helps maintain and expand DomesticShelters.org, ensuring survivors across the country can find shelter, safety planning tools, and resources when they need them most.

$75: supports the development of training materials that equip professionals nationwide to better identify, respond to, and prevent abuse.

$150: helps fund the national infrastructure of the Family Justice Center model, expanding access to coordinated survivor services in communities across the country.

$500: helps bring Camp HOPE America's evidence-based program to more communities, giving children who have experienced trauma the tools to heal and thrive.

Or give any amount that feels right. Every dollar strengthens the national movement to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

Every single or recurring gift helps build communities of safety, hope, and healing. 

Alliance for HOPE International is one of the leading social change and advocacy organizations in the U.S. and internationally, creating innovative, collaborative, and hope-centered solutions to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Click below to learn more about each of our programs.