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Placentia proclaims November Family Court Awareness Month; survivor urges continued reforms
Summary
Council proclaimed November 2024 Family Court Awareness Month and heard from volunteer Jana Laborti, who described her experience with the family court system and noted that California's SB 331 (Peaky's Law) requires judicial training on domestic violence and trauma.
The council issued a proclamation recognizing November as Family Court Awareness Month and invited volunteer Jana Laborti to accept the certificate and speak about the committee’s work.
Laborti introduced herself as a domestic‑violence survivor and volunteer with the Family Court Awareness Month committee and told the council she endured a difficult court process. She highlighted recent state action, saying, "I can proudly say that last year, on October 13, Governor Newsom signed Senator Rubio's bill SB 331, Peaky's Law," and noted the law now mandates training for judges handling family‑court matters on domestic violence, trauma and coercive control.
Laborti urged continued public education and legislative attention to ensure courts prioritize child safety. The council and mayor presented the proclamation and thanked the committee for its advocacy.
Next steps: Council recognized the month and asked staff to place the proclamation on the city website and maintain outreach to community groups.
