Key Goals

Below we offer 10 key goals to improve the response to domestic violence in Georgia. These have been selected based on either the frequency with which the issue was noted in case reviews, or as follow-up to repeated findings identified through the fatality review process or recommendations made by the Project. These goals focus on areas for which Georgia’s response needs improvement and represent opportunities to implement change that will ultimately create safer communities in Georgia.

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  Increase Opportunities for Accountability for Batterers
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  Utilize all Legal Means to Restrict Abuser Access to Firearms
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  Build the Capacity of Bystanders to Support Survivors and Hold Abusers Accountable
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  Develop State And Local Strategies to Increase Awareness of Healthy Relationships to Prevent Dating Violence
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  Ensure Victims of Domestic Violence Receive Risk Assessment and Safety Planning at All Points of Contact with Helping Professionals
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  Increase Efforts to Incorporate Awareness of Co-occurring Issues and Participate in Cross-training Among Allied Professionals
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  Incorporate Assessments for Stalking Behaviors and Ensure Measures are Taken to Address the Problem
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  Provide Supportive Services to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence or Who Lost a Parent to Domestic Violence Homicide
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  Improve Access to Culturally Relevant Services for Victims from Marginalized Communities
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  Address Barriers That Exist for Victims to Ensure Ongoing Safety and Financial Security