PADV Annual Report 2022

OUR PROMISE

Board Of Directors

Dr. Tameeka Law Walker

Chair

GA Perinatal Consultants

Cherie Wilson

Vice Chair

Bank of America

Patrick Brennan Treasurer

Manheim

Cox Automotive

Ashli Kennedy

Secretary

Creative Planning

Katie Barton

Kilpatrick Townsend

Lisamarie Bristol

Gwinnett County

Heather Brooks

Gwinnett County

Thomas England

Forvis

Robyn Farmer

Atlanta Braves

Pallavi Gor

Avidbots Corp.

Meimi Hartman

Primerica

Geof Held

Westrock

Kristen Hoskinson

AXA XL

Erin Meszaros

Eversheds Sutherland

Melinda Mitchell

Capital City Bank

Dr. Natasha Ramsey

Brave Spaces Counseling & Consulting

Vickie Smith

Genuine Parts

Leigh Truss Smith

Emory Healthcare

Laurie Vickery

The Vickery Law Firm

Sue Wyatt

Renasant Bank

Executive Staff

Katha Blackwell

Chief Executive Officer

Lawonna Pope Chief Financial Officer

Susan Smith

VP of Shelter & Housing

Melissa Arthur

VP of Prevention and Outreach

We will continue to provide critical services to survivors and work to raise awareness and prevent future incidents of domestic violence.

CEO

Katha D. Blackwell

DEAR PADV SUPPORTERS,

We are honored to present our Annual Report for 2022 and share with you the progress we have made in the fight against domestic violence.

Our organization is committed to ending the crime of domestic violence and supporting survivors through education, advocacy, and direct services.

We are proud to report that in 2022, we provided over 12,000 survivors with direct services, including emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. We also provided community education and training to 5,780 individuals and organizations, helping to raise awareness and prevent future incidents of domestic violence.

Looking ahead, we are committed to building on our successes and continuing to fight for a world free from domestic violence. We will continue to provide critical services to survivors and work to raise awareness and prevent future incidents of domestic violence. We know that there is still much work to be done, but we are confident that with the support of our community, we can make a real difference in the lives of survivors.

Dr. Tameeka Law Walker

On behalf of our organization, we want to express gratitude to our supporters, volunteers, and staff for their dedication and commitment to our mission. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against domestic violence and create a safer, more just world for all.

Sincerely,

Katha D. Blackwell & Dr. Tameeka Law Walker

Board Chair

Prevention and Outreach

2022 OUTCOMES

561 CLIENTS SERVED through our Family Violence Intervention Program Victim Liaison Project

95% OF SURVIVORS successfully received their temporary protection orders

2,201 CLIENTS served through outreach advocacy services

147 HOUSEHOLDS PROVIDED with rental and moving assistance

12,521 CLIENTS SERVED through our Legal Services & Advocacy Program

Shelter and Housing

Our Children

2022 OUTCOMES

Shelter children were surveyed the following questions before departure:

Do you have a better understanding of domestic violence?

63%

SAID YES

Have you learned new ways to stay safe?

86% SAID YES

Did you have fun while you were in the shelter?

91% SAID YES

Do you know how to dial 911 in case of an emergency?

88% SAID YES

Did you feel safe the whole time you were staying in the shelter?

100% SAID YES

How do you feel about leaving?

“A little nervous, but ready! Happy!”

“Happy, because we have a new apartment.”

“Happy, I get to share a room with my sisters.”

“Bad. I do not want to leave.”

“I am excited!”

“I’m happy but I’m going to miss Ms. Ashley.”

“Pretty happy because where we are going there is a pool.”

129 Children Received Therapy Services

PADV Financials 2022 PUBLIC SUPPORT

80% OF REVENUE goes directly to programming Total

$298,066

A Survivor’s Timeline

July 4, 2022

During those Fourth of July fireworks, Raquel’s neighbors didn’t hear Raquel’s screams, but they saw her bruises the next day. Raquel and her 4-year-old son, Jeremy, were terrorized throughout that night.

July 5, 2022

A close friend and neighbor of Raquel’s told Raquel about Partnership Against Domestic Violence and encouraged Raquel to call our 24/7 hotline. Raquel, reached out to Partnership Against Domestic Violence for help. She had been enduring physical and emotional abuse from her partner for 11 years and was finally ready to take action and leave the relationship. The crisis line advocate who spoke with Raquel assisted her with safety planning and coming up with a plan to leave her home safely. Raquel was also guided on how to turn off the location services on her phone before leaving to help ensure her partner would not follow her.

July 7, 2022

Raquel safely left her home while her abusive partner was at work. Raquel, along with her son, Jeremy, arrived at the emergency shelter with the clothes on their back and Jeremy’s favorite blanket.

August 10, 2022

While staying at the emergency shelter, after taking some time to heal from the physical bruises, Raquel met with an empowerment advocate at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, who helped her create a strategic success plan to figure out what Raquel’s next steps would be. The empowerment advocate connected Raquel and Jeremy with an onsite therapist who specialized in trauma recovery and offered ongoing counseling sessions. Raquel wasn’t employed at the time, but was interested in finding a way to not return back to the abuse.

August 14, 2022

Throughout the month of August, Raquel’s abuser attempted to make contact with her, but PADV provided her with a cell phone and the number was kept private. Raquel was able to maintain her safety and remain in the emergency shelter without any contact with her abuser. Through social media, her abuser messaged her various apologies intertwined with threats of violence. Raquel continuously tried to block his threats online and unfollowed and unfriended him.

August 20, 2022

After the last threat of violence on social media, fearing for her life, Raquel decided to pursue a temporary protection order with PADV’s Legal Advocacy team. The legal advocate assisted Raquel with navigating through the strenuous process of obtaining a TPO, and Raquel successfully achieved what she needed.

September 11, 2022

Raquel started attending support group meetings with other survivors of domestic violence, which provided her with a sense of community and the knowledge that she was not alone in her experiences. Initially, she was not interested in joining a support group, but after seeing her 4-year-old have so much fun in the children’s support group, Raquel realized that joining a support group and talking to other survivors is exactly what she needed. She also began attending life skills classes to help her rebuild her life, including job search skills and financial management.

September 19, 2022

Raquel obtained full-time employment as an Administrative Assistant. PADV assisted Raquel in finding a Georgia Pre-K program that would allow her son to attend school for free while she was at work.

October 1, 2022

Raquel moved out of the emergency shelter and into PADV’s Supportive Housing program where Raquel has her own apartment. Partnership Against Domestic Violence helped her with moving and also provided her with ongoing support to help her transition into a safe life with no violence. Raquel continued to attend therapy sessions, support groups, and learn more about the red flags of abuse.

2022 : 1,815 Volunteers Valuing $36,300 of Service Hours

We are writing this appreciation statement with immense gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the invaluable support you provided to Partnership Against Domestic Violence throughout the year 2022. Your dedication, selflessness, and tireless efforts have made an indelible impact on our mission and the communities we serve.

With 1,815 volunteers, you formed an incredible force of goodwill and compassion, embodying the true spirit of volunteerism. Whether it was through your time, skills, or resources, each one of you played a vital role in making a difference in the lives of those in need. Your unwavering commitment has transformed countless lives and brought hope to individuals and families facing challenging circumstances.

You generously offered your expertise in various areas, from fundraising to program coordination, marketing to administrative support, and everything in between. Your diverse talents and experiences have helped us grow and achieve our goals, enabling us to expand our reach and impact on a scale we could not have achieved alone.

On behalf of everyone at Partnership Against Domestic Violence and the survivors whose lives you have positively impacted, we extend our sincerest thanks.

If you are interested in joining this great team of volunteers, please visit our Volunteer page at www.padv.org/volunteer or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@padv.org.

Event Sponsors

CAB Incorporated

Cox Automotive

Duane Morris

EPIC

FHL Bank Atlanta

Georgia Perinatal Consultants

Georgia Power

Hayes Chrysler Dodge Jeep

Kaiser

Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton

Levolor

NAPA Genuine Parts

Northside

PNC

Primerica

Publix Super Markets Charities

Renasant Bank

Dr. Tameeka Law Walker and Ludlow Walker

Westrock

Michelle Byard

Cotiviti

Carey Dagenhart

Melissa Fernandez

Pallavi Gor

Kristen Hoskinson

Wilson Lewis

Lillie Louis-Fils

Jen McDonald

Dimple Patel

Sterling, Seacrest and Pritchard

Partnership Against

Domestic Violence works to end the crime of domestic violence and empower its survivors.

Partnership Against Domestic Violence

P.O. Box 170225

Atlanta, GA 30317

PADV Crisis Line: (404) 873-1766

Main Line: (404) 870-9600

Fax: (404) 870-9611

Website: PADV.org

Email: info@PADV.org

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