…Safe Families Office extern, Georgia State College of Law Shelby McKenzie, Safe Families Office extern, Georgia State College of Law Guardian ad Litem Margaret Ruthenberg-Marshall, The Ruthenberg-Marshall Law Firm Natalie Tyler, Naggiar & Sarif LLC Amy Saul, Boyd Collar Nolan & Tuggle LLC Standing With Our Neighbors Maggie Howell, Eversheds Sutherland LLP Matthew Deavers, Eversheds Sutherland LLP Brian Smith, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Shaniqua Sin…
…Despite his attempts to restrain her, Ms. Terry found her way to the Safe Families Office, where she was granted a Temporary Protective Order. She felt safe for the first time in months. Thanks to Audrey Bergeson of Smith & Lake Family Law, Ms. Terry’s Order was extended for the next year. The order gave her a safe place to live, forbade her abuser from contacting her, and ordered him to undergo alcohol abuse evaluation. He was also required to a…
…ed in Atlanta, he followed her here. Her husband, now abusing crack cocaine, stole her car and repeatedly banged on the windows of her home, demanding to be let in the house. At the end of her rope and desperate to keep herself and her baby safe, Ms.O’Brien came to the Safe Families Office. First-time volunteer Ben Ralston of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial took the case and helped her obtain a twelve-month protective order. Thanks to Ben’s h…
…ess, and as a consequence, their lives and the lives of their children are safer and more stable. And through every one of these programs you support with your volunteer work or your financial gift, your community is better balanced, more just, and more secure. Thank you for all that your work has meant to AVLF and the clients we served in 2015. We look forward to a 2016 filled with the energy of all that is possible when a community coalesces aro…
…rez is the Director of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation’s Safe and Stable Families Project and oversees its domestic violence program. Kit Gruelle speaks to the challenges domestic violence survivors face after AVLF’s screening of Private Violence. The robust conversation continued at neighboring eatery Apres Diem late into the evening, and we hope and believe that the insights gained from participating in this close look will go well beyo…
…Learn how to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday, January 14, 2021 • 10:00 AM -12:00 PM REGISTRATION 14477…
…ow to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. This training will include the dynamics of intimate partner abuse, TPO laws in Georgia, considerations when children are involved, and the mechanics of volunte…
…nting survivors of intimate partner violence. AVLF staff from the Safe and Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner violence and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. 3.5 CLE credits will be available for this training. If you would like to receive these credits, registration costs $17.50 and will cover the cost of the CL…
…Learn how to represent survivors in their time of need. Our staff from the Safe & Stable Families Project will equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to provide legal assistance and representation to survivors of intimate partner abuse and stalking in 12-Month Protective Order hearings. REGISTRATION 14477…
…have already escaped an abusive situation as well.) [Listen to our Safe & Stable Families Director Jamie Perez speak with On Second Thought’s Virginia Prescott about intimate partner abuse and COVID-19.] The situation is intense, and we’re working hard to remain available to survivors in this time of uncertainty. 3. I heard that evictions are paused in Atlanta. What does that mean, and does it mean tenants are seeing relief? Unfortunately, the cl…
…went to work for a small medical malpractice defense firm in Decatur for four years prior to joining AVLF. Senior Litigation Counsel, Safe & Stable Homes Project (404) 655 0411…
…on of the supporters who enable the organization’s work to create safe and stable homes and families in Atlanta. “This gathering is our way of bringing together the community of people who share that belief and to acknowledge their commitment as donors, volunteers, and partners.” More than 1,000 people attended the event held at the Alliance Theater. “At AVLF, we believe that no one standing up for their rights should have to do it alone,” said Mi…
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