Atlanta, Georgia – Atlanta residents will have several ways this fall to learn more about domestic violence, find support services and stand alongside survivors. From a public discussion about a new state law to a resource fair and a community 5K, Fulton County officials are turning awareness into a series of face-to-face events.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and its Brenda Baham Domestic Violence Division are hosting and supporting three events between October and November, each built around a different part of the issue, understanding legal protections, connecting people with help and supporting long-term healing for families affected by violence and trauma.
The first event is a Community Panel on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at the APS Student and Family Hub, 601 Thomas Cole Jr. Way SW in Atlanta. Community leaders, advocates and residents will discuss the newly enacted Survivor Justice Act and how it affects survivors moving through the criminal legal system.
Organizers said the discussion will cover protections and opportunities created under the law, its potential impact on survivors and continuing challenges involving access to justice. Residents can register for the Community Panel.
Later in the month, Domestic Violence Awareness Day will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fulton County Atrium, 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta. The event will feature stories centered on resilience and hope, along with conversations about the impact of domestic violence.
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A resource fair will also give survivors, families and other community members a chance to connect directly with organizations offering services. Community partners interested in participating can register for a resource fair table.
The fall series concludes Saturday, Nov. 7, with the Stop Domestic Violence Abuse 5K at Chastain Park, 4403 Powers Ferry Road NW. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and is open to runners, walkers, families and other supporters.
Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Brenda Baham Family Justice Center and Camp HOPE, which support children and families affected by domestic violence and trauma. The event is being held in partnership with the Fulton County Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts, Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, Georgia Center for Child Advocacy and Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
Participants can register for the 5K online.
