May 2012
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Meeting Reminder for 5/11/12
Please join us for our monthly meeting featuring a special presentation from GREG LOUGHLIN Executive Director of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence who will be providing us with a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. We will be discussing new laws passed in the prior legislative session as well as policy and legislative issues that affect family violence cases in our area. Task Force members will...
May 10th
April 2012
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NCVRW was a success, thanks to you!
We are still recovering from a very eventful National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, but are confident that the increased awareness of victim services in our area will be well worth our efforts.  We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Office for Victims of Crime and the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators for providing funding to the Task Force to hold events throughout...
Apr 30th
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Apr 27th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 26th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 24th
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From the Cherokee Ledger-News: Local events set to... →
By: Jessica Wagner Published: 17 April 2012 After evaluating the most efficient way to reach crime victims, the Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force is teaming up with local law enforcement for this year’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, slated for April 22-28. Working jointly with first responders, the task force will help victims gain knowledge about services that are available to...
Apr 18th
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Apr 2nd
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March 2012
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Mar 7th
February 2012
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Feb 8th
December 2011
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Dec 6th
September 2011
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Public safety briefs | Cherokee Ledger-News →
Sep 29th
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Sep 13th
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August 2011
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Aug 12th
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Aug 10th
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Aug 7th
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July 2011
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Meeting Reminder for 7/8/11
Task Force members, We recognize that getting to meetings during the summer can be a bit of a challenge, but want to encourage our regular members to attend tomorrow’s meeting.  There will be no speaker, but we will be holding a discussion on the recent tragic death of a local victim, Shannon Lawrence.  Tommie DeGonzague, our Fatality Review Committee Chair, will be leading the...
Jul 7th
June 2011
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Meeting Reminder for 6/10/11
Don’t forget, tomorrow is the second Friday of the month (6/10/11)- DV Task Force Meeting.  We are pleased to have Stan Hall, the Director of the Gwinnett County Victim Witness Assistance Program speak to us. To learn more about Stan, please visit his website.   Meeting will be held in the Historic Courthouse in downtown Canton, 2nd floor, from 12:00-1:30.  Looking forward to seeing...
Jun 9th
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May 2011
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Meeting reminder for 5/13/11
Please Join us for our Monthly Meeting Featuring a special presentation from Susan Roberts of the YWCA of Northwest Georgia.  Susan will be discussing myths and facts about sexual assault as well as local resources for victims.     May 13, 12:00-1:30 Downtown Canton, Historic Courthouse, Second Floor
May 12th
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April 2011
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Apr 11th
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Calendar of Events for National Crime Victims’...
The Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Cherokee Focus, invite you to celebrate Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Cherokee County, as our community continues the work of championing victims’ rights.  Please join us as Cherokee County hosts four events celebrating reshaping the future and honoring the past for victims of crime. ...
Apr 5th
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Now you can get your Faith Based Summit Tickets...
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Apr 1st
March 2011
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Mar 30th
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Mar 23rd
February 2011
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Feb 11th
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January 2011
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Nominations for Officers
Task Force Members, The time has come to again accept nominations for officers of the TF.  Given developments within the last year, there have been some changes in duties and new positions have been developed.  This year we will have two new committees, the Education and Training Committee and the Outreach Committee.  The Education and Training Committee will educate the community about our Task...
Jan 7th
November 2010
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December Meeting Reminder
After a general vote, the location for our annual DV Task Force Holiday Party has been determined! Mark your calendars: Friday 12/10/10 12:00-1:30 Fabiano’s in Downtown Canton (upstairs) Hope to see everyone there!
Nov 29th
October 2010
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Reminder
The Cherokee Family Violence Center will be hosting its Annual Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, October 19th at 5:30 pm at the Downtown Canton Gazebo. 
Oct 19th
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Oct 13th
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Oct 8th
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Oct 7th
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Cherokee Tribune says "Domestic violence case... →
There has been some great discussion in Cherokee County’s DV community today regarding an article that appeared in the Tribune today.  Do you have anything to contribute to the dialog?
Oct 7th
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Oct 4th
September 2010
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Sep 13th
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Sep 12th
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Meeting Reminder
Don’t forget this Friday’s DV Task Force meeting.  We will be finalizing plans for DV awareness month events. September 10, 2010, 12:00-1:30 Downtown Canton, Historic Courthouse, Second Floor As some of you may already know, Task Force is planning events for September and October. We are going to need about 1000 purple butterflies for our projects. We are planning to use these...
Sep 7th
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Around About Canton Article
Task Force Members, Make sure to pick up September’s copy of Around About Canton Magazine.  It features an article about Teen Dating Violence, written by Task Force Community Partner, Sonia Carruthers, of Cherokee FOCUS.
Sep 3rd
August 2010
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Upcoming Task Force DV Awareness Events
Dear TF Members, Please review the list of upcoming events for Task Force.  Volunteers are needed at several of the events to man tables and hand out information to attendees.  We are also looking for volunteers to assist in decorating our fair booth.  Please let us know if you can attend any of the events, any time you can give is greatly appreciated!  These events are also listed under the...
Aug 27th
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Aug 26th
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Tackling Teen Dating Violence
Many of you are aware of the fact that the Task Force is partnering with CFVC to “Tackle Teen Dating Violence” in October.  We will be signing up volunteers at the next meeting to assist in this important project.  Volunteers will be charged with attending one of the local high school football games and passing out promotional items to the teens and family members in attendance. The...
Aug 24th
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Aug 18th
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Can you help man our booth at Night Out?
The Task Force will have a booth at the annual Night Out Against Crime in Canton on 10/7/10!  We will need help setting up our booth and volunteers that can assist with getting Task Force information to community members at the event.  Let us know at the next meeting if you will be willing to help.
Aug 12th
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Aug 10th
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Aug 10th
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Aug 5th