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Domestic violence touches the lives of Americans of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men, and children of every background and circumstance. A family's home becomes a place of fear, hopelessness, and desperation when a woman is battered by her partner, a child witnesses the abuse of a loved one, or a senior is victimized by family members. Since the 1994 passage of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, championed by then Senator Joe Biden, our Nation has strengthened its response to this crime and increased services for victims. Still, far too many women and families in this country and around the world are affected by domestic violence. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recommit ourselves to ending violence within our homes, our communities, and our country... [continue reading the President's proclamation]
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Events Across Georgia
- Alapaha Judicial Circuit
Domestic Violence Awareness Vigils:
October 27, 2009
Connie's Park on the Square
Nashville, Georgia
6:30 PM
October 29, 2009
Gazebo across from the Clinch County Courthouse
Homerville, Georgia
6:00 PM
- Conasauga Judicial Circuit
Third Annual Domestic Violence Conference
October 16, 2009
Dalton State College
Dalton, Georgia
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Co-sponsored by: Conasauga Judicial Circuit Family Violence Task Force, Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center, The RESOLV Project, Dalton State College School of Social Work
Download the Brochure
Register for the Conference
- Valdosta State University
Domestic Violence and it's Effects on the Family
October 15, 2009
Valdosta State University
University Center (UC) Theater
1215 N. Patterson Street, 2nd Entrance
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Six hours of POST credit will be available
Contact Karen Yawn (kyawn@valdostahaven.org or 229-244-4477) with all questions.
Download the Registration Form
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