Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV)

[michael]

Georgia Commission on Family Violence (http://www.gcfv.org/)


Thank you for collaborating with us to end domestic violence in Georgia. Your email address and interest preferences have been recorded in our database. In the future, you will receive periodic emails specific to your interests.

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About GCFV: The Georgia Commission on Family Violence is a state agency that was created by the Georgia General Assembly in 1992 to develop a comprehensive state plan for ending family violence in Georgia. GCFV works throughout the state to help create and support task forces made up of citizen volunteers working to end domestic violence in their communities. In addition, GCFV conducts research and provides training about domestic violence, monitors legislation and other policy impacting victims of domestic
violence, certifies all of Georgia's Family Violence Intervention Programs, and
co-coordinates the statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Project.

At any point, you can select the link at the bottom of every email to unsubscribe, or to receive less or more information.

Thanks again for your efforts in ending domestic violence in Georgia. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us.
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Best regards, Kirsten Rambo, Executive Director
Georgia Commission on Family Violence
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email: info@gcfv.org
phone: 404-657-3412
web: http://www.gcfv.org
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Jameelah.ferrell@gaaoc.us [mailto:Jameelah.ferrell@gaaoc.us]

Greg.loughlin@gaaoc.us [mailto:Greg.loughlin@gaaoc.us]

Jennifer.thomas@gaaoc.us [mailto:Jennifer.thomas@gaaoc.us]

Maggie.beck-coon@gaaoc.us [mailto:Maggie.beck-coon@gaaoc.us]

Erin.oakley@gaaoc.us [mailto:Erin.oakley@gaaoc.us]

Please be advised that the Commission is experiencing phone issues. Our phone lines were disconnected by AT&T by mistake. We are receiving excellent support from staff at AOC to correct this problem. The latest update from AT&T is that we will have our phones back by Dec 27th.

We will keep you posted if we experience a delay in phone service past the 27th. Thanks, GCFV Staff

Georgia Commission on Family Violence | 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SE | East Tower, Suite 1570 | Atlanta | GA | 30334

[michael]

You are never going to even come close to fixing "the problem" by continually criminalizing males and good fathers; your statistical suggestion that women are primarily the only victims in need of more organized public help & support only compounds and perpetuates further domestic violence and abuse insofar as it's a well known fact that males, almost by definition, DO NOT REPORT due to longstanding prejudices and discrimination that many have now learned to use solely for their own advantage.

You are promoting a MYTH on which a massively unfair and corrupt "domestic violence industry" subsists and this country will be able to soon ill afford!

I am in process of filing a divorce appeal and lawsuit against Coweta County Georgia and will keep you apprised of progress -

[Kiera]

Misguided DV Groups Back Discredited Battered Mothers Custody Conference (http://www.fathersandfamilies.org/?p=11890)

January 10th, 2011 by Glenn Sacks, MA, Executive Director
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The Eighth Annual Battered Mothers Custody Conference was held over the weekend in Albany, New York. Several misguided domestic violence advocacy groups, including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National Network Against Domestic Violence, co-sponsored the conference. Sadly, this is a prime example of a serious problem afflicting most domestic violence organizations, one which tarnishes the often noble work they do—their consistent failure to recognize and acknowledge false abuse accusations.

[Kiera]

Rudeness, Stress and Abuse are Neurotoxins: Children Who Witness Spousal Abuse Are at Risk (http://www.shrink4men.com/2011/01/12/rudeness-stress-and-abuse-are-neurotoxins-children-who-witness-parental-abuse-are-at-risk/)

The only reason many men stay in unhappy relationships with abusive women is out of love and concern for their children. I’ve lost count of how many of my coaching clients have said, “If it weren’t for the kids, I’d have left a long time ago.“ Some men stay because they believe they’re protecting their children from abuse or acting as an “abuse buffer.” Some men stay to be certain that at least one parent is giving care and attention to the kids. Some men stay to give the kids at least one good adult role model. Some men justify staying by telling themselves, “She’s not abusing the kid(s), just me and I can take it.”

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The orders give senior police officers on-the-spot rights to remove men suspected of committing acts of domestic abuse from their homes for 48 hours (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Domestic-violence-policy-is-a.6664587.jp). Courts can then extend that to two weeks.

48 hours?! Two Weeks?! Try a YEAR you assholes!

[Kiera]

Report: Most Abuse Programs Slice and Dice the Truth (http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20110118/pl_usnw/DC31355)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 –

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The majority of domestic violence education programs supported by the federal government do not provide a truthful depiction of the problem of partner abuse, according to a report released today. The document, "Most DV Educational Programs Lack Accuracy, Balance, and Truthfulness" concludes that nine out of 10 training, education, and public awareness programs fail to meet minimum standards of objectivity.

The report is issued by Stop Abusive and Violent Environments (SAVE), a victim advocacy group working for evidence-based solutions to domestic violence . . . The SAVE report highlights a Centers for Disease Control survey that shows teenage girls are more likely than boys to be perpetrators of dating violence. But the Department of Justice inexplicably uses the CDC survey to justify the need to "engage men and youth in preventing crimes of violence against women," according to the DoJ website.

More worrisome are training programs for judges that downplay the existence of female aggression and short-circuit legal protections. At one New Jersey seminar, judges were instructed, "Your job is not to become concerned about all the constitutional rights of the man that you're violating as you grant a restraining order."

[michael]

FVIP Training: June 13-14, 2011 - Atlanta,GA

Georgia Commission on Family Violence May 23 (2 days ago)
reply-to: erin.oakley@gaaoc.us

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Creating a process of Change for Men who Batter: Father's Focus

From the 2011 FVIP Training Series

is a two-day training for facilitators in FVIP programs who seek to incorporate
exercises in their classes that address fatherhood. Participants will learn exercises
and strategies to help men become respectful, non-abusive and more sup-portive of
their children, the children's mother, and the mother-child relationship.


Trainers: Melissa Scaia and Scott Miller

When: June 13-14, 2011

Where: Phillip Rush Center

1530 DeKalb Avenue

Suite A

Atlanta, GA 30307

Hours: 13 FVIP

Fee: $150

Deadline June 8, 2011 Click Here (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=ccqsn7cab&et=1105655848381&s=2521&e=001PQe4w9G7cjFlLRpshF4qO9PcvGBhE4ec3i1U3UiS-EXe8r37HWoZ-DcNotJmTFE9N0T3S4czYF2NIP7dRrHJAYfI0svrsIVwt8fNuwF JO7EdM45KQu00wdDIbWjOImoI4hjkANCAQoG_0PmC615-03KTk1QW-9MlBbx9zeOs0YezGMyWnzPAXsNTgBK9MglX20kVyU7ZjxM=)

[michael]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Policy Analyst Annual Salary: $40,000.00 Recruitment Period: Submit resume by October 25, 2011 Job Description: The Policy Analyst is a professional level position that reports to the Executive Director and will provide, under limited supervision, policy and legislative research, analysis, and evaluation services to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence in support of their statutory duties. The Policy Analyst also assists the Executive Director in other tasks as requested Responsibilities and Performance Standards:
 Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
 Conducts policy and legal analysis and research in support of the Commission’s legislative and policy priorities
 Prepares legislative and policy reports for use by Commission members and the Executive Director at the Legislature and other forums
 Researches national best practices on family violence topics, synthesizes information, and makes recommendations as requested
 Participates collaboratively with Commission members and staff, other AOC departments, governmental entities, and/or community-based partners in developing joint policy or position statements. May be asked to facilitate collaborative discussions and processes when required
 Assists in drafting the Commission’s Annual Report
 Assist with collection, measurement and analysis of process and outcome data related to the Commission’s legislative and policy priorities
 Performs presentations and public speaking as required
 Participates in conferences, instructive seminars, presentations and speeches for the judiciary, the community, civic organizations, and the general public
 Provide ongoing technical assistance and support to internal staff Minimum Qualification and Training Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Public Policy, Women’s Studies or closely related field
 1 year of work experience with family violence issues
 1 year of work experience in legal and/or policy analysis and research
 Strong writing, legal/policy analysis, public speaking, collaboration, community organizing/advocacy, and data analysis skills
 Some statewide travel required
 Some national travel required. Preferred Qualification:
Post Baccalaureate degree in Public Administration/Public Policy, Women’s Studies, Law or closely related field. Additional Information: The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to: criminal records, fingerprint records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, driving records, and vehicle registration This job announcement is subject to close once a significant amount of qualified applicants have been reached. To apply please send resume to: resume@gaaoc.us by October 25, 2011 Subject line MUST include: Policy Analyst The Administrative