Each year, GCFV holds a Statewide Family Violence Conference in the state of Georgia. These annual conferences are an opportunity for people from a variety of backgrounds - law enforcement, clergy, shelter employees, survivors of domestic violence, legislators, judges, probation officers, child advocates and many more - to come together and discuss strategies to end family violence in Georgia. The location and theme of the conference changes every year.
"Beyond the Bruising: Unraveling the Complexities of Domestic Violence"
The Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, GA
September 9th - September 12th, 2018
Keynote speakers: Beverly Gooden and Evan Stark
"Maintaining Our Momentum: Proven and Promising Practices to End Family Violence"
The Classic Center
Athens, Georgia
November 5-7, 2017
Keynote speakers: Anjana Freeman, April Ross, Jacquelyn Campbell
Manual
"Mending the Ties that Bind: Domestic Violence and the Family Unit"
The Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, GA
September 18 - September 21, 2016
Keynote speakers: Susan Still, Casey Keene, Johnny Rice, II, Zulema (Ruby) White Starr, Lundy Bancroft
Manual
"Addressing Domestic Violence in the 21st Century: Where Do We Go From Here"
The Classic Center
Athens, Georgia
September 27-30th, 2015
Keynote speakers: Kit Gruelle, J. Staley Heatly & Jeff Case, Christy Sims
"Reflecting, Refocusing and Rejuvenating: 20 Years of Domestic Violence in Georgia"
The Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, Georgia
September 29th-October 1st, 2014
Keynote speakers: Jill Davies, Ulester Douglas, Casey Gwinn
"Justice Across Generations: Framing a Commitment to End Family Violence"
Legacy Lodge and Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands
Lake Lanier, Georgia
September 9-10th, 2013
Keynote speakers: Olga Trujillo, Kristen Weber
"Safety, Autonomy & Accountability: Envisioning a Society Without Violence"
Macon Marriot City Center
Macon, Georgia
September 24-25th, 2012
Keynote speakers: Lt. Mark Wynn and Dr. Julia Perilla.
"There’s No One Solution: Integrating Prevention and Intervention Against Domestic Violence"
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
September 12-13th, 2011
Keynote speakers: Dr. T.K. Logan, Pearl Cleage, Dr. Andra T. Tharp
"No More 'Either/Or': Bridging Community and System Responses to Domestic Violence"
Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
Peachtree City, Georgia
September 12‐14th, 2010
Keynote speakers: Hon. Susan Carbon, Dr. Evan Stark, Mr. Jeremy NeVilles-Sorell
"Building a Safer Future: A Commitment to Our Children"
Hyatt Regency
Savannah, Georgia
September 7-10th, 2008
Keynote speakers: Atum Azzahir and Lundy Bancroft
"Paths Converging for Social Justice"
Hyatt Regency
Savannah, Georgia
September 9-12th, 2007
Keynote speakers: Tony Porter and Kit Gruelle
"Redefining Best Practices...through the Survivor's Eyes"
Savannah Marriott Riverfront
Savannah, Georgia
November 5-8th, 2006
Keynote speakers: Olga Trujillo and Zulema Ruby White-Starr
"Inspiring Change: A Coordinated Community Response to Victim Safety"
Renaissance PineIsle Resort
Lake Lanier Islands, Georgia
September 14-16, 2005
Keynote speakers: Honorable Mike Brigner and Connie Sponsler
9th Annual Statewide Conference
Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, Georgia
"Building Bridges, Overcoming Obstacles"
Macon Centreplex
Macon, Georgia
September 21-22, 2000
Keynote speaker: Barbara Hart
"Balancing the Scales: Working Together to Achieve Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence"
Macon Centreplex
Macon, Georgia
September 23-24, 1999
Keynote speakers: Judge Lynn Tepper and Donna Edwards
"Putting the Pieces Together: A Coordinated Response to Domestic Violence in Georgia’s Communities"
Macon Centreplex
Macon, Georgia
September 24-25, 1998
Keynote speakers: Lt. Mark Wynn and Dr. Sharon Ellis
"Creating Community Safety: Quality Interventions & Collaboration"
Macon Centreplex
Macon, Georgia
September 25-26, 1997
Keynote speaker: Sarah Buel, Esq.