Mission Statement

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 discussion about the systems involvement in this particular case.  While this case is not yet appropriate for a traditional fatality review, we feel strongly that there are valuable insights into how we all work that can come out of this terrible event, and hope to engage in a discussion, rather than a review, on the matter.

The meeting will take place on Friday 7/8/11 in the 2nd floor of this Historic Courthouse in Canton.  Networking and (bring your own) lunch will begin at 12:00 and discussion will begin at 12:30.  Guests are welcome to participate in the discussion.  We look forward to seeing you!

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 everyone there!  Bring your lunch if you’d like.

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

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. 

Crime Victims’ Rights Week Kick Off

Week of April 10th, 2011, CFVC

Art contest for children in the Cherokee Family Violence Center’s Transitional Housing program.

Dedication Ceremony

April 11, 2011

4:00 PM

Burge Park on Chrisler Street in Downtown Canton

Event featuring a tree dedication ceremony and survivor speaker in honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week.  Limited parking is available, car pooling to this event is strongly encouraged. 

Victim Impact Panel Luncheon

April 14, 2011

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Historic Courthouse in Downtown Canton

A panel of victims of crime will share their stories so that others can learn from their experiences.  Chick-fil-a lunch to be served.

Faith Based Summit

April 15, 2011

12:00 – 2:00 PM

Woodstock Community Church

The goal of the training is to educate local faith leaders on their role in domestic violence.  The multi-media presentation will include discussion and Q&A.  A toolkit and resources for use in your community will be provided to all individuals that R.S.V.P. for the event.  Lunch will be provided to the first 100 individuals to R.S.V.P. for this event.  Register at http://faithbasedsummit.eventbrite.com.

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