The Voice of Promise Place
May 2015
Promise Place has been serving victims of Domestic Violence for over 27 years
Domestic Violence
Promise Place
24 hour Crisis Hotline
770-460-1604
Quick Links
Website
www.promiseplace.org
Services
Office
P.O. Box 854
350 North Jeff Davis Dr
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 461-3839
(770) 460-6591 (fax)
Shelter/Crisis Line
(770) 460-1604
(770) 692-3395 (fax)
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24 Hour Crisis Hotline
770-460-1604
Emergency Domestic
Violence Shelter
Pike Office
7818 Hwy 19, Suite A
Zebulon, GA 30295
(770) 567-3447
(770) 567-8950 (fax)
Support Groups
Legal Advocacy
Teen Dating Violence
Prevention Program
Safety Planning
410 East Taylor St
Suite K-6
Griffin, Ga. 30223
(770) 692-3333
(678) 688-1400 (fax)
Individual Counseling
For Victims
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Needs
Assistance
Saturday, May 16
Georgia Coalition Race for Empowerment
Tuesday, May 19
Griffin Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Thursday, May 21
Domestic Violence Task Force meeting
Thursday, May 21
Board of Directors meeting
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Upson Office
Case Management
Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 17
Taste of Fayette
Griffin Office
Children's Program
Community Education
& Training
Saturday, May 2
Belk Charity Day event
Upson County Annex Building
715 Andrews Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(770) 692-3345
(770) 692-6335 (fax)
Email Addresses
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Together, we can spread awareness about
domestic violence and help those in need.
News from our Executive Director
Mother’s Day is a day this month when people will celebrate moms
everywhere, but for a lot of people this day is very difficult. Many moms will
spend Mother’s Day in our domestic violence shelter. They will not be
brought breakfast in bed or have flowers delivered to them. They will
however take some comfort in knowing that they (and their children) are
finally at peace – free from the violence that they had to escape in their
homes. When I think of a mother, I think of strength. Bringing life into this
world is no small feat and is both precious and miraculous – something
many of us take for granted. Strength is also a word that I use to describe
a survivor of domestic violence. It is no small feat to pick up a phone and
admit to a stranger that you are in desperate need of help. Then to take
that step to enter into the world of the unknown, a domestic violence
shelter, takes courage and strength.
Our volunteers recently had the opportunity and privilege to hear first hand
from one of the moms assisted by our program. Her testimony of strength
and survival for both herself and her children inspired us all to continue the
work we do in our mission to prevent domestic violence. It is not an easy
mission and takes an army of dedicated people to accomplish it.
At Promise Place, we do all that we can to make Mother's Day special for
our moms in shelter with the help of volunteers and the community. This
Mother’s Day please consider giving a donation to Promise Place in honor
of that special mom in your life.
Happy Mother's Day!
Vanessa Wilkins
Executive Director
Current Shelter Needs:
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Laundry detergent (pods preferable)
Suitcases
Ladies underwear sizes 9 and under
Lysol
News from our Legal Advocates
It was a surprise when we received the news from Sara Perdue, Pike/Upson Legal Advocate, that she would be leaving
Promise Place. Although Sara will be greatly missed, we recognize there are many possibilities for her in the future. Sara has
decided to return to school and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. We wish Sara all the best in her new career!
Tammy Bradberry
Senior Legal Advocate
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News from our Volunteer Coordinator
Frieda Dumas began volunteering with Promise Place 5 years ago, and she has been such a
blessing to our organization. Frieda has assisted us with various volunteer roles, from childcare, to
grocery shopping for our clients at the shelter, and helping out with numerous fundraising events
within our community. Frieda was born in Racine, Wisconsin, and made the move to Atlanta in 1986.
She has one daughter who is currently a junior at Mercer University.
When Frieda is not volunteering with Promise Place, she is actively involved with WEN (Women’s
Employee Network) at Delta Air Lines, participating in various community services activities in the
Atlanta area. Frieda also enjoys baking, traveling, and inspirational reading.
We are so thankful to have Frieda as a volunteer with Promise Place. Her grace shines through in
everything that she does to assist our clients and their children.
Wendi Bozeman
Volunteer Coordinator @ 770-461-3839 ext. 112
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Child Maltreatment
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is a significant public health problem in the United States.
According to Children’s Bureau, more than 681,000 children
are abused annually:
 4 children die every day in the United States from abuse and
neglect.
 1 out of 3 women in prison were abused as children.
 The financial costs for victims and society are substantial. A
recent CDC study showed that the total lifetime estimated
financial cost associated with just 1 year of confirmed cases
of child maltreatment is $124 billion.
 Abused children often suffer physical injuries including cuts,
bruises, burns, broken bones, and even death. Physical
injury is far from the only negative impact of child abuse - it
can also affect broader health outcomes, mental health,
social development, and risk-taking behavior into
adolescence and adulthood.
Child maltreatment includes all types of abuse and neglect of
a child under the age of 18 by a parent or caregiver that
results in harm or potential harm. There are four common
types of abuse:
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Physical abuse is the use of physical force, such as
hitting, kicking, shaking, burning, or other shows of
force against a child.
Sexual abuse involves engaging a child in sexual acts.
It includes behaviors such as fondling, penetration,
and exposing a child to other sexual activities.
Emotional abuse refers to behaviors that harm a
child's self-worth or emotional well-being. Examples
include name calling, shaming, rejection, withholding
love, and threatening.
Neglect is the failure to meet a child's basic physical
and emotional needs. These needs include housing,
food, clothing, education, and access to medical care.
What can we in the community do to help or prevent child
abuse? We can promote the development of safe, stable, and
nurturing relationships and environments between children
and their parents or caregivers. Children's experiences are
defined through their environments (such as homes, schools,
and neighborhoods) and relationships with parents, teachers,
and other caregivers. Healthy relationships act as a buffer
against adverse childhood experiences. Become Aware.
Share information.
This article, was brought to you by The Griffin Circuit Domestic Violence
Task Force; a coordinated community response to abuse comprised of
several agencies in Fayette, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties.
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Pictures and more ...
From our awesome event, "Shop for a Promise" at Affairs to Remember in Griffin, GA.
Thanks to all involved with this amazing fundraising event.
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Pictures and more ...
We attended the 1st Annual Community
Volunteer Expo at the Fayette Senior Services,
and it was such an awesome event! Thank you
to all of the volunteers who came out to
represent Promise Place, and to those in the
community who stopped by our table. A special
thanks to Fayette Senior Services for hosting
this awesome event.
We had a great lesson today from Fayette County EMS on CPR! Thanks to
all the volunteers/staff that attended this very important training session, and
thank you to Fayette County EMS for instructing!
Thank you to Raymond
and Brenda Johnson for
organizing and funding the
project to put shelves into
our food pantry. A special
thank you to Jack Harris
who also donated his time
and labor.
Thank you to Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church for donating
these beautiful Easter baskets for some of our client's children! We
know that these baskets will make their Easter very special!
Thank you to everyone who donated the
amazing items to Promise Place
through the "Shop for a Promise"
event. Your donations will be a huge
help to our clients, and their children
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