In West Sacramento, a tree planting ceremony is taking place on November 13, 2021, to honor the lives of local residents, Sophia and Sara Rouin who were murdered by their father in 2018. Sophia and Sara’s mother, Amy Hunter, will be in attendance surrounded by friends and family.

Family Court Awareness Month is an opportunity for survivors of domestic violence or post separation abuse to amplify their voices while raising awareness in their own communities on the undeniable shortcomings of the family court system. With events being planned around the country, the objective for the 2021 efforts will be focused on starting conversations between survivors and elected officials with the ultimate goal of finding solutions and making changes.