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Please read the following news article from the Executive Director, Erin Pritchett, regarding domestic violence and the impact it has on one's mental health.

If you or a loved one are a victim of domestic violence or s*xual assault, please reach out to our 24-hour crisis line at (706) 632-8400. Our trained advocates can provide services and resources to help you.

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The Shelter Night Advocate provides crisis intervention, advocacy, support and resources to victims of domestic violence and s*xual assault.

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Today, our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program was honored to receive the “Georgia Crime Victim Service Collaborative and Innovative Project Award” for 2022.

The award was presented by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council at their Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony hosted in Fannin County.

Kristy Carter, Victim Assistance Division Director with CJCC, presented the award:

“As the discipline of crime victim services has grown over the years, so has the number of remarkable individuals and organizations who significantly contribute to its success. Today, the field includes countless people and programs that have, through vision, action, dedication, and leadership, improved the lives of victims in the aftermath of crime.

“This award recognizes collaborations and innovations that have helped to expand the reach of victims’ rights and services.

“I am pleased to announce that this year’s award is presented to North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program.

“Victims of s*xual assault have needs beyond the criminal justice system. The way service providers respond to victims following the report of s*xual assault can impact their long-term physical and mental health and their perception of justice. These needs require services from a multidisciplinary team that can include medical providers, victim advocates, and mental health professionals.

“The North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network opened its doors to the community in 1986 to provide safe shelter and support services for all survivors of domestic violence, their children, and survivors of s*xual assault; and to promote community awareness and education to help prevent and break the cycle of violence.

“The NGMCN team and board recognized the need to expand the services they offer to include a medical forensic examination for victims of s*xual assault. These services are performed by a s*xual assault nurse examiner, a SANE. SANEs are trained to help survivors by providing evidence-based treatment to performing assessments to collect forensic evidence that can be used in a criminal trial; these nurses play a critical role in supporting survivors at the beginning of their recovery process.

“For the past three years, the NGMCN team navigated the multiple challenges exacerbated by the pandemic and built a SANE program, which included onboarding a medical team. With the support from their board of directors, community partners, and volunteers, the SANE suite was built out so that victims can receive the medical forensic exam in their community and avoid traveling over the two hours outside of jurisdiction. This victim centered and trauma informed approach will benefit victims immensely and minimize traumatization in the aftermath of a s*xual assault.

“A survivor that received services from NGMCN conveyed the following:

▫️I have had the best care and support here. The night I was r***d I remember being in the back of a police car and felt like they thought I had done something wrong. At the hospital the nurse said an advocate would be arriving soon. I had no idea what an advocate was. The advocate came in and introduced herself. She was so compassionate and caring. She didn’t grill me with questions about what happened. She held my hand through the painful examination. She brought clothes and things to clean up with after the exam. After that night at my first appointment with NGMCN I met my Victim Advocate and Legal Advocate who helped me a lot. I found out through them that the lady that came out to see me at the hospital was actually the director. That was when I knew these people really care. Without their help, support, counseling, food boxes and just calls to make sure I was doing ok I don’t know where I would be now. Thank you NCMCN.▫️

Carter with the CJCC continued…

“Thank you for responding to the needs of your community. Thank you for expanding services even when the timing was incredibly challenging. Director O’Neal, please come forward to accept the award. Congratulations,” she concluded.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Ceremony - held in Fannin County

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Yesterday Governor Kemp met with advocates from across the state with a proclamation he signed to commemorate the start of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Thank you Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, it is an honor to stand next to you both in the fight for justice!

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January is ! This is a global crisis, and here in Georgia we won't rest until all victims are safe & all offenders are held accountable. If you see something, say something. Call the statewide hotline: 1-866-ENDHTGA.

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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program administered by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services will open to General Public households on December 1, 2021.

All households participating in the program must meet the income criteria; be responsible for paying the cost of energy for home heating directly to the supplier; and be U.S. citizens or aliens admitted to the U.S. for lawful, permanent residence.

To apply, applicants must send in their most recent heating bill, electric bill, proof of household income, proof of valid Social Security number, proof of citizenship with a valid picture I.D. and/or alien status.

All Community Service Centers are closed to the public because of COVID-19. To apply for assistance, you must call the service center in your county to receive instructions on how to submit your documents for your application.

Assistance will be in the form of a one-time payment on behalf of the eligible household to help offset the cost of heating their homes. The checks are issued directly to the home energy supplier. Assistance is on a “first-come, first-served” basis, while the funds last.

Any low-income residents living in Fannin County should call North Georgia Community Action of Fannin County beginning December 1, 2021 at 8:30 AM. The number to call is (706) 632-2854.

If you are not able to get through on the phone line, please be patient and keep trying. Keep calling until you reach someone. Do not leave messages as they will not be returned.

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Tomorrow is Your generosity and support of will create safe shelter and provisions for victims of domestic violence and s*xual assault. Your help is essential in breaking the cycle of violence.

Shout out to Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge, GA on their support of NGMCN in assisting to provide a violence free environment for children and their mothers. Thank you!!

Shout out to Ken and his staff at Blue Jeans Pizza - Official Site for their hard work and support hosting our fundraiser "Drive Away Domestic Violence" for October is . Great work everyone!!

Shout out to Buck Bald Brewing for their support of those we serve and joining the fight against domestic and s*xual violence.

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A Message from the Fannin County Community Services Conference

⭐️ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐️

The Fannin County Community Services Conference is pleased to announce that Debbie Crumbly with End Slavery Georgia Inc. will speak at the October 6 television conference.

Debbie Crumbly is a founding member and the organization’s Executive Director.

She has a 28-year career as a registered nurse and has served for 24 years as a co-pastor of a non-denominational church.

Debbie’s passion to see people’s lives changed for the better fueled her dream of creating an organization that worked specifically to advocate and educate the public on the plight of s*x trafficking that is all around us – because knowledge is power.

Debbie’s dream continued to grow, and now the organization works directly with survivors of s*x trafficking.

In addition to serving clients in Georgia, End Slavery Georgia serves clients from all over the United States and some who have been trafficked internationally.

In March of 2018, End Slavery Georgia opened its first Safe House for survivors.

IMPORTANT: Due to the pandemic, the 2021 Fannin County Community Services Conference will no longer be an in-person event. Instead, the conference will be broadcast live on television on ETC 3 TV.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
ETC 3 TV

Conference Founding Sponsor:
• Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge

Conference Organizing Sponsors:
• Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge
• Blue Ridge Community Theater
• Fannin County Family Connection
• Georgia Mountains Health
• Mineral Springs Center, Inc
• North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network, Inc.

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Looking forward to her presentation. Tune in live on ETC 3

A Message from the Fannin County Community Services Conference:

⭐️ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐️

The Fannin County Community Services Conference is pleased to announce that Susan Norris, Founder and Executive Director of Rescuing Hope Inc., will speak at this year’s television conference.

Susan Norris has been involved in the fight against s*x trafficking in America since 2010.

Her passion is to raise awareness about the issue of s*x trafficking, as well as encourage and empower survivors to live an abundant life.

Susan partners with other front-line organizations, therapists, and law enforcement officers she met through the writing of her novel, Rescuing Hope. She also mentors survivors. Susan is a member of the Georgia State Human Trafficking Task Force.

➡️➡️➡️ IMPORTANT: Due to the pandemic, the 2021 Fannin County Community Services Conference will no longer be an in-person event. Instead, the conference will be broadcast live on television on ETC 3 TV.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
ETC 3 TV

Conference Founding Sponsor:
• Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge

Conference Organizing Sponsors:
• Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge
• Blue Ridge Community Theater
• Fannin County Family Connection
• Georgia Mountains Health
• Mineral Springs Center, Inc.
• North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network, Inc.

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You can also mail your story in to PO Box 1249, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Your stories inspire victims to reach out for help.