Past Events
Strangulation Training 2025
April 2025
Strangulation training: The District Attorney’s Office, the Cobb County Family Justice Center, LiveSafe Resources, the Cobb Domestic Violence Task Force, and Acworth PD hosted a Strangulation Training. As one of the most dangerous forms of violence, strangulation requires a skilled and informed response. This training provided essential knowledge and practical skills to help identify, intervene, and prevent these life-threatening situations.
District Attorney Unveils New Family Justice Center
The Art of Collaboration – Paint Love Day
March 2025
The Cobb County Family Justice Center, in collaboration with Marsy’s Law and Paint Love, hosted a vibrant community paint day. Volunteers from the Cobb County community, KSU Day of Service, partners of the Cobb Family Justice Center, and staff from the District Attorney’s Office came together to create a powerful mural inside the Center. This monumental artwork now offers an inspiring and empowering message to every client who walks through our doors.
Avant Garde Awards
February 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, District Attorney Sonya Allen hosted the inaugural Avant Garde Black History Month Awards Ceremony. Community members, partners, and staff of the District Attorney’s Office came together to honor legacies and celebrate those making a difference.
Coffee Cart
February 2025
The Cobb Family Justice Center were the Coffee Cart winners for the Center For Family Resources Thanks For Giving food drive after bringing in over 3,500 food items for families in need. Thank you to Center for Family Resources and Unorthodox Coffee for hosting our Coffee and Conversations for our staff and partners. This event allowed our staff and partners to enjoy networking and GREAT coffee made by the baristas.
Human Trafficking Proclamation
January 2025
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and strengthen efforts to combat human trafficking in our communities. In recognition of this critical issue, Commissioner Richardson sponsored a proclamation officially recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
To show support for this important initiative, agencies dedicated to supporting survivors, handling human trafficking cases, and promoting prevention and awareness efforts were invited to attend the proclamation ceremony on January 28th.
District Attorney Sonya F. Allen Cobb Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony and Loyalty Oath
January 2025
District Attorney Sonya F. Allen presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the new Assistant District Attorneys in the Cobb Judicial Circuit. The event was a momentous occasion, as the newly sworn-in ADAs took an oath of loyalty to uphold justice and serve the community with integrity.
DA Allen expressed her confidence in their ability to support the mission of the office and contribute to the fair administration of the law. The ceremony emphasized the importance of teamwork and dedication in the pursuit of justice for all.
Thanks for Giving Drive
November 2024
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who assisted the Cobb FAC with our recent contribution to the Center for Family Resources' Thanks for Giving Food Drive. Your generosity and support made this initiative a tremendous success, directly benefiting families in our community.
We are thrilled to share that, thanks to your efforts, the FAC was named the winner of the food drive collection, donating over 3,500 food items! To celebrate this achievement, we invite our partners to join us for a special treat: enjoy the Coffee Cart from CFR on February 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
April 2024
Cobb's third annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, the International Men's March to stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence.
Presented by the Cobb County Domestic Violence Taskforce in partnership with the Kennesaw Police Department & the Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation
Cobb Family Advocacy Center Grand Opening Ceremony
Decmeber 15, 2023
The Cobb Family Advocacy Center and the Cobb County District Attorney, Mr. Flynn Broady Jr. was thrilled to share the tremendous success of the grand opening of the Cobb FAC, an event that marked a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence, child/elder abuse, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and stalking in creating a safer community for all.
The atmosphere was charged with positivity and hope as community members, local leaders, advocates, and supporters came together to witness the inauguration of a dedicated space that will serve as a refuge for those affected by domestic and family violence. The event not only symbolized the culmination of years of hard work but also highlighted the collective strength and unity of our community in addressing this critical issue.
As we reflect on the success of the grand opening, we express our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in making this initiative a reality. Together, we have created a beacon of hope for those affected by domestic violence, and our commitment to fostering a safe and supportive community remains unwavering.
We invite you to stay engaged with our ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence, elder/child abuse, sexual assaults, human trafficking, and stalking and join us in creating a future where everyone can live free from fear.
The Power of Partnerships & Community Outreach:
September 2023
We are elated to share some incredible news that reaffirms the power of generosity and community support. Our Cobb Family Advocacy Center has been bestowed with an honorary donation from a dedicated sponsor and partner, the Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation and the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes committee. This remarkable act of kindness not only deepens our commitment to our cause but also serves as a beacon of hope for victims and survivors in need.
科布家庭宣传中心大楼落成典礼
2022 年 12 月 15 日，科布地区检察官 Flynn D. Broady, Jr. 宣布
佐治亚州第一个家庭宣传中心的奠基仪式。仿照
全国各地类似的家庭司法中心，家庭宣传中心 (FAC) 将
为我们社区的成员提供急需的服务。
Cobb Family Advocacy Center 的创建得益于与
社区合作伙伴包括 Cobb 县委员会、县长 Dr.
McMorris、LiveSafe Resources、Safepath Children's Advocacy Center、科布县警察局和治安官部门、科布律师事务所、公共安全总监 Randy Crider、亚特兰大法律援助机构以及更多社区服务机构。
Cobb FAC 将为家庭暴力、性侵犯和虐待老人的受害者以及人口贩运受害者提供一个集中的安全场所，以便与执法人员会面，在获得临时保护令方面获得帮助，以及接受咨询等服务、住房和就业援助。在一个地点提供这些已经建立的服务将大大减少这些罪行的受害者及其他们所遭受的创伤和情感伤害
家庭。
穿着她的鞋子走一英里
2022 年 10 月
科布 (Cobb) 举办的第二届年度“穿着鞋子走一英里”活动，即国际男子制止强奸、性侵犯和性别暴力游行。
由科布县家庭暴力特别工作组与肯尼索警察局和肯尼索公共安全基金会合作提出
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