Removing The Mask - Domestic Violence Awareness Masquerade & Silent Auction

Oct. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- Sadly, more than 100 Georgians lose their lives to domestic violence each year!  Furthermore, research has shown that child that witnesses domestic violence suffers significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, and often carry the cycle of violence forward in their lives either as abusers or victims themselves.  The GCADV is working to change all of this.  

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) is a statewide non-profit organization that brings together member agencies, allied organizations and supportive individuals who are committed to ending domestic violence.

Guided by the voices of survivors, they work to create social change by addressing the root causes of this violence. GCADV leads advocacy efforts for responsive public policy and fosters quality, comprehensive prevention and intervention services throughout the state.

Dr. Maiysha Clairborne has partnered with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence to organize the “Remove the Mask Masquerade & Silent Auction” since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The Opulence Group is assisting their efforts to bring more attention to worthy event by registering small businesses and individual who want to lend their voice to this cause.  Together we can work to eliminate this tragedy that touches us all!

The money raised from sponsorships, donations, and silent auction participation will allow the GCADV to continue to provide & create the community resources, educational programs and research that will ultimately lead to a decrease in injuries and deaths in Georgia due to domestic violence.  

As a child survivor and a current GCADV board member, Dr. Clairborne understands the importance of the health community’s role in the prevention domestic violence.