Authored by Jessica Fagan, AVLF Leadership Council Member: “By talking openly about domestic violence and recognizing that abuse doesn’t discriminate by ZIP code, we can combat the stigma that keeps so many victims silent.”
In her Atlanta Journal-Constitution Op-Ed, Family Law Attorney, Jessica Fagan, sheds light on the often-hidden reality that domestic violence spikes during the holidays. Drawing on her experience as a family law attorney in Atlanta, Fagan explains how financial pressure, substance use, and forced proximity create dangerous conditions for abuse victims across all neighborhoods and income levels. She highlights Georgia’s expanded protections under House Bill 231 and urges friends, family, and victims themselves to seek help through resources like Georgia’s statewide domestic violence hotline (1-800-33-HAVEN).
Read the full article at Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC subscription required)