The group intends to continue seeking philanthropic and other support, Murthy told the City Council’s Public Safety Committee Tuesday. Besides the pitch to the Public Safety Committee Tuesday, a bus trip brought several city councilors to the Norfolk Family Justice Center Wednesday. Besides providing a needed lifeline to victims, the Family Justice Center could help reduce domestic assault, homicide and related crimes, supporters contend. Whatever the cause, McEachin is convinced that a Family Justice Center will bring the numbers down. By providing victims with an easier path to get critical services, backers say the Family Justice Center could help break that cycle.