According to The Violence Policy Center, Georgia ranks 10th in nation for domestic violence related homicides.
The Kristofak murder in Marietta is a much needed wake-up call.
M-A-C is asking all professionals involved in high-conflict cases to handle each aspect of these cases with the utmost care and to intervene early with the proper counseling on BOTH sides of the equation.
Protocols & the RIGHT kind of help for mental health instability, violence and conflict management do exist here — they just aren’t always being followed or used effectively. It is past time for all of us to ask questions and follow through, taking it more seriously than before, because the Needs of Children dictate that we do this.
What can be done to dial back the conflict and discourage & prevent more violence?
Can we make better use of the laws, protocols & intervention programs that we have in place? How strongly are we holding people accountable, and what about inserting more transparency onto high-conflict cases? (Please note that Men / Fathers are also victims in a number of these cases. False allegations of abuse DO impede solutions, wasting time and resources, which are needed for better/faster resolutions. All of this negatively impacts children, parents’ ability to work together, drains family resources and harms our communities. Just Don’t do it…)
Can we make better use of our healthcare system and law enforcement professionals? Of course, the answer is a resounding YES on all of the above, but how? Where do we start? With whom do we start?
Prior to this disaster unfolding, we created the M-A-C Counsel for Change to address these issues and help interrupt the patterns that lead to this kind of loss and tragedy. We did this based on actual case studies done on past and present/pending cases. Yes, there are other pending cases needing intervention, so we are working with several alliances to change these outcomes so that the Needs of Children and good parents are better served.
To join in this thought leadership discussion, if you are a professional engaged in these matters or in a position to contribute to Solutions and Change, please email CFC@MyAdvocateCenter.com.
Parents & anyone needing guidance: If you are not sure where to turn for intervention with anger, violence, or are caught in a situation involving mental health disorders or addiction (any dysfunction affecting the well-being of your children and peace in your home) send us a message & we will help guide. Resources@MyAdvocateCenter.com
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Here are a few of the links to the most recent – and preventable – loss experienced by children in the Atlanta, Georgia area:
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The Kristofak boys have now lost both of their parents, but thankfully have the care and protection of other family members. They deserve all the help we can give them, so please send contributions to:
Harrison & Zac Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 70091, Marietta, GA 30007-0091.
