Journey Center's Chief Advocacy Officer Recognized as the Cav's "Jif Diff" Change Maker

On Wednesday, March 20, Journey Center board and staff had the opportunity to honor and celebrate one of their own. Journey Center’s Chief Advocacy Officer, Shelly Dudas was recognized at the Cavaliers game as the Cav’s “Jif Diff” Change Maker. The Jif Diff Maker moment is a way to honor someone doing incredible work in the community. Shelly was recognized at halftime and also treated to a VIP experience at the game!

Over the last 25 years Shelly Dudas has helped thousands of victim/survivors of domestic violence and child abuse in Cuyahoga County heal from trauma. She is a fierce social justice advocate committed to changing unjust practices that harm individuals in our community. Shelly Dudas is committed to ending domestic violence and child abuse through education, advocacy, and systemic change.

Shelly helped expand Journey Center’s Justice System Advocacy Program 15 years ago and later helped launch the incorporation of the Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) at Journey – becoming one of the first agencies to use an evidence-based tool to assess a victim’s level of danger and threat of homicide.

Robin Johnson, Journey’s Interim CEO, said, “It is an honor to recognize Shelly - someone who has worked tirelessly on behalf of victims and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse in Cuyahoga County.”

Thank you Shelly for all that you do for Journey Center and our clients! Journey is lucky to have you on our team!

Picture of Shelly with her right hand in the air, smiling, standing at half court.