posted Jan 11, 2012 10:43 AM by Executive Director CVAC
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posted Dec 7, 2011 10:46 AM by Executive Director CVAC
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updated Dec 7, 2011 11:02 AM
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CVAC is proud of our board member, Claudia Barnes, who was the keynote speaker on Dec. 6, 2011 at the Gwinnett Justice Center, honoring crime victims. See http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2011/dec/06/justice-center-holds-annual-crime-victims-vigil/ See also the video at FoxAtlanta: http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/Widow-of-Slain-Judge-Speaks-at-Victims%27-Vigil-20111206-pm-pk |
posted Oct 26, 2011 11:31 AM by Executive Director CVAC
Circle C-2It Event October 27 - 30
CVAC's friend Caroline Jaffee and
her equine therapy organization, Circle C2-It, are having a series of great
fundraising events beginning on October 27 and continuing through October 30.
The goal is to fund their programs that reach out to Cancer Survivors.
Here's the schedule:
Kickoff Event and Silent Auction:
October 27th, 6:00-10:00pm, Mac McGee’s Irish Pub in Decatur,
Georgia.
Cowgirl 3 Day (packed with events):
October 28th-30th, 12:00pm-6:00pm Daily, 3121 Centerville Rosebud
Rd, Snellville Georgia 30039.
See the event's Facebook page:
"Ride a Horse Save a Cowgirl KICK OFF PARTY COWGIRL 3 DAY Challenge."
Call Caroline ahead to register or
volunteer: 404-731-2143.
Groups, Couples, Individuals and
Families are welcome!
$25.00 Per Guest/Day or $60.00 for
all 3 days *
Children under 6*Free; Kids over 6
for $5.00
Come out and play with the horses!
It’s for a good cause!
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posted Oct 26, 2011 11:29 AM by Executive Director CVAC
We are so excited to be able to report that two of our Board
members, Kellie Wiggins (President) and Claudia Barnes (Secretary) were honored
on Saturday, September 24, 2011 to receive an award from the Foundation For
Improvement Of Justice, Inc.
The
Foundation gave six awards in 2011 to "recognize innovative and effective
works and/or programs whose efforts have made positive influential differences
in the United States criminal and civil judicial arenas." Kellie and
Claudia were recognized for their diligent work to change Georgia laws to
better benefit crime victims.
Congratulations to Kellie and Claudia, and to Bruce Cook, our Founder, who
submitted their names to the Foundation!
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posted Aug 29, 2011 9:34 AM by Executive Director CVAC
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updated Aug 29, 2011 9:53 AM
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On August 29, CVAC's Vice President Mark Bullman and Executive Director Claudia Bradley went to Circle C Farms in Snellville, Georgia. C-2 It, LLC, is an “equine therapy” organization at Circle C Farms, founded by Caroline Jaffee. Fox 5 News was also present, filming the work that Caroline and her volunteers do, helping people address their problems and
overcome their fears with the assistance of horses.
CVAC believes that crime victims can benefit from equine
therapy, and supports C-2 It in its work to make the world a safer and more
manageable place to live for those who are struggling with grief, anger,
post-traumatic stress disorder and other destructive emotions.
C-2 It is organizing new Equine Assisted therapy sessions
for the fall. Groups can be up to 15 persons per session; individuals and
families are welcome. Day and evening sessions during the week or the weekend
will be available. Those of you who are currently receiving victim’s
compensation through the CJCC may be able to use these funds to pay for your
participation in this program. Sliding fee scales or group rates can be made
available for other participants.
For more information about C-2 It and their programs,
please contact:
Caroline Jaffe
C-2 It, LLC
At Circle C Ranch
3121 Centerville Rosebud Road
Snellville, GA 30039
Phone: 404-731-2143
Email: caroline@circlec2it.com
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posted Aug 5, 2011 9:20 AM by Claudia Bradley
From the Times-Georgian: The years of work a Carrollton woman has put in to change state laws about crime victims’ rights has been recognized by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice, Inc.
Kellie Wiggins is one of six national winners of for the non-profit organization. Founded in 1984, the foundation’s purpose is to improve local, state and federal systems of justice within the United States, said its executive director Pam Edinger.
“Each year, the foundation accepts nominations for the Paul H. Chapman award to recognize and reward individuals or organizations whose innovative programs and work have made improvements in the various systems of justice,” Edinger said.
Wiggins won in conjunction with Claudia Barnes, of Atlanta. The women worked together to help change laws regarding crime victims in Georgia by testifying in state Senate and House committee hearings regarding the Victim Impact Bill and the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights.
Full article is in the PDF document below or at this link: |
posted Apr 2, 2011 7:01 AM by Executive Director CVAC
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This show is set to air on Sunday, 4/10 at 11:30 am on channel 5 in Atlanta (Fox 5)CVAC Board members Claudia Barnes and Kellie Wiggins appeared on Dale Cardwell's TrustDale TV show, taped on Thursday, March 31st, to tell CVAC's story. |
posted Apr 1, 2011 3:09 PM by Executive Director CVAC
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updated Apr 1, 2011 3:15 PM
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CVAC's Vice President Kellie Wiggins told the story of her sister Marie's murder to the Carrollton newspaper, the Times-Georgian; the article appeared in today's paper. Please click the link to see the full article: http://goo.gl/7N2x9 |
posted Mar 11, 2011 1:25 PM by Executive Director CVAC
21st Annual Memorial Service honoring Crime Victims is April 10!
The 21st
Annual Crime Victims’ Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church
of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, Georgia 30030, on Sunday, April
10, 2011, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The Crime Victims Advocacy Council (CVAC), along
with the Metro-Atlanta District Attorneys’ Offices and the U.S. Attorney’s
Office hope you will join us in honoring your loved one. The Service is
designed to be a healing event for victims and survivors of any crime. During
the service a member of each family may come to the front and read their loved
one’s name as a candle is lit in his or her memory. Please call, email,
mail, or phone in your loved one’s name to us, no later than March 25, 2011, so we can print the
name in the bulletin. A memorial wall of many of those murdered in
Metro-Atlanta from 1991 to 2010 will be on display. If you wish, you may bring
a remembrance, such as a memento or small picture of your loved one(s), to
place at the front of the sanctuary. After the service, there will be refreshments in the
Fellowship Hall below the Sanctuary, and a chance to speak to attorneys, officials
and others who may have information that we hope will assist you.
The First Baptist Church of Decatur is located
in downtown Decatur, at the intersection of Clairemont Avenue and Commerce
Drive. Please see the church’s website at www.fbcdecatur.com
for more information. The main entrance
to the church is on Clairemont Avenue. There is also a parking deck
on Commerce. There will be people and signs to direct you to the
church sanctuary. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the Service begins.
We sincerely hope you will attend the
Memorial Service and bring your family and other loved ones. We look forward to
sharing a time of remembrance and hope with you.
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posted Jan 14, 2011 4:33 PM by Executive Director CVAC
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