The Seventeenth Circuit held a Resource Fair for our Expanded Self Help Center today, in part to celebrate the one year anniversary of its start! What was once merely a dream has become a highly successful tool in facilitating people’s access to services that they need, all under one roof. The Self Help Center is comprised of Women in Distress, Coast to Coast Legal Aid, Henderson Behavioral Health, 211 Broward and South Florida Wellness Network.

Since the opening of the Self Help Center, Women in Distress has assisted an average of 71 persons each month; 211 Broward has assisted an average of 38 persons per month; South Florida Wellness Network has averaged 18 people per month; Henderson Mental Health has averaged 57 people per month; and Coast to Coast Legal Aid has assisted an average of 322 persons per month. These numbers show that having the different agencies all under one roof has enabled countless people to navigate their way to the services that they need.

We are so proud of the Self Help Center and the wonderful work that has been done and look toward reaching out to even more people in the future.

County Court Judge Jackie Powell had her investiture ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was sworn in by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, and robed by her husband, son, daughter, and grandchild.

Judge Powell is the circuit’s first appearance judge, presiding over bond court in the central courthouse.

Congratulations Judge Powell!

Last week, students from Apollo Middle School’s Advanced Civics class visited the central courthouse for a tour and courtroom observation. At the end of their visit, the group was treated to a 20th floor, ocean view photo op.

Judge Diaz held his 60th Street Law Mock Trial with Nova Southeastern University Law School earlier this month in the central courthouse. The focus of the event is to inspire high school and middle school students to become attorneys and further the noble profession.

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, Judge Frink visited Embassy Creek Elementary School in Hollywood to speak to the students during Career Day. He is pictured here with 2nd grade teacher Ms.Harmell and 5th grade teacher Ms.Castillo.