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Get Involved

Write your local journalist or opinion-editorial section of your local paper to let them know how you feel about their portrayal of victims, survivors and perpetrators in articles related to domestic violence
Engage in the conversations on media websites where the community can share their responses

Check out our Action Alerts to learn about the legislative issues we are working on, as well as information on how you can help us forward this agenda
Contact your legislators to encourage them to pass laws that increase victims’ safety and increase funding for domestic violence programs
Vote locally and nationally for the people that support domestic violence legislation
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to get involved in the planning or legislative advocacy for the 2012 Stop Violence Against Women Day, at the Georgia State Capitol Building

Discuss on your social media pages, such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter your thoughts about domestic violence; Share articles related to domestic violence
Share your domestic violence knowledge on GCADV’s blog
Invite local domestic violence programs to speak at your workplace, place of worship or other places of community involvement
Plan an annual event in your community during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)

Support your local domestic violence thrift store by donating or shopping for great second-hand deals
Use http://www.iGive.com/GCADV when shopping or browsing online, which will donate advertisement proceeds to GCADV (plus $5 on your first purchase!)
Donate to GCADV or a local shelter
Talk with your workplace to sign up for employee giving
Give your old cell phones to GCADV
Host a “Cut it Out” event at your favorite hair salon
Host a reception or event encouraging attendees to bring personal care items for domestic violence survivors
Volunteer for GCADV or GCADV’s member programs
Join a domestic violence task force
Start a poster campaign by requesting materials from GCADV using the form below

Treat your partner with respect, love and equality
Treat you children with respect and teach them through your actions that using violence is not a value in your household
Support and do not judge your friends that are experiencing abuse in their relationships
If you know someone that is being abused tell them that the abuse is not their fault and that they can call 1.80.33.HAVEN (1.800.334.2836 V/TTY) for help

Read the Georgia Domestic Violence Fatality Review Annual Report to learn about what you can to do to help prevent domestic violence related fatalities in your community
Learn about your workplace’s and faith community’s domestic violence prevention and intervention policies - Fill out the form below to request GCADV’s consultation and resources to respond to domestic violence in the workplace or in your faith community