Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Cherokee Family Violence Center would like to thank our community for the generous support we have all year and especially during the holidays. THANK YOU and Happy Holidays from CFVC Staff!                     As a reminder, we are still have our raffle open! We will being drawing to see who the winner is…

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CFVC Named Community Partner of the Year

CFVC was honored to be invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Caminar Latino’s “Latino Journey” with a “Gracias Party” on November 7, 2015. During the event, attendees enjoyed a video presentation of the history of Caminar Latino, followed with remarks by their Executive Director, Jessica Nunan, along with a plated dinner. Honors were presented to…

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Statewide Spanish Language Domestic Violence Hotline Inaugurated

Cherokee Family Violence Center hosted the official launch of Georgia’s first Statewide Hotline for Spanish speaking victims of Domestic Violence on July 18, 2014 at the Bluffs in Canton, Georgia.  The Inauguration celebrated a momentous day for victims of Domestic Violence who, for too long, have been isolated from safety and resources by lack of…

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CFVC Launches Statewide Spanish Hotline

After weeks of collaborative efforts, the Georgia Statewide Spanish Language Hotline is now activated! Why a  Statewide Spanish Language Hotline? In addition to the usual obstacles of leaving an abusive relationship, immigrant victims of Domestic Violence face many challenges because of language, cultural barriers, and lack of knowledge about resources, keeping victims isolated from seeking…

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Advocates Attend Cultural Competency Training

Our Shelter Operations Manager, Wendy Cash, and Multicultural Outreach Coordinator, Lorena Jacobo, attended “On the Road to Social Transformation: A Cultural Competency training for Domestic Violence Service Providers and Advocates” during March 2014.  The training, offered by ALIANZA (National Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence) and hosted by Womenspace Inc., held in Eugene, Oregon,…

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CFVC Recognized by Consulate General of Mexico

CFVC Multicultural Program Coordinator, Pilar Sarmiento, was recently recognized by the Consulate General of Mexico for her participation in their Domestic Violence Awareness Programs during October.  Pilar presented information to the Consulate about Domestic Violence in Immigrant Populations.

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Saudi Arabia Passes Domestic Abuse Ban For First Time

  In a historic move, Saudi Arabia banned domestic abuse last month, outlawing any form of abuse at home or in the workplace.  The Islamic country’s first anti-abuse campaign was integral in building momentum for the change. More info and story available at Huffington Post World.

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