Thursday’s guest speaker for the noon meeting of the Minden Lions Club was Jeri Bowen, executive director of the Northwest Louisiana Family Justice Center.

The NWLFJC is a collaboration among public and private agencies in Caddo, Bossier/Webster, Bienville, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Sabine and Red River Parishes to provide support services and resources for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and exploitation. Services include advocacy, emergency shelter, restraining orders, law enforcement assistance, and counseling.

From left: Amanda Swanner (assistant director) and Jeri Bowen. Lion Kevin McCann invited and introduced Mrs. Bowen. He also serves as a board member for the NWLA Family Justice Center.