Family Violence Advocacy and Assistance

Circle of Hope

F.A.I.T.H, Inc.

Peace Place, Inc.

—– Family Violence Intervention Programs —–

  • What are FVIPs?

  • Certified Family Violence Intervention Programs (FVIPs) are 24-week programs that are designed to rehabilitate family violence offenders by holding them accountable and prioritizing victim safety.

  • Certified Family Violence Intervention Programs (FVIP) Mountain Judicial Circuit:

  • Children First Quality Services
    241 Larkin St., Suite 221
    Cornelia, GA
    Contact:
    Phone:(478) 722-4737

  • Cornerstones Counseling Center, Inc.
    42 North Ave, Suite 100
    Cleveland, GA
    Contact:
    Phone:(706) 348-8674

  • LifeWorks Counseling (Spanish Available)
    1423 Washington St., Suite 215
    Clarkesville, GA
    Contact:
    Phone: (706) 754-0238
    lifeworkscounseling.org

  • Respondents may attend any certified FVIP. Respondents are not limited to only attending FVIPs within the judicial circuit where they were referred.

    For additional approved locations, please consult the Georgia Commission on Family Violence web site at https://gcfv.georgia.gov/family-violence-intervention-programs

  • Any questions about compliance with the FVIP, mental health and/or substance abuse assessments may be directed to the Court’s Compliance Officer:

  • Janice C. Justus, Compliance Coordinator
    Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court
    P.O. Box 758
    Toccoa, GA 30577
    jjustus@habershamga.com
    (762) 239-8265

  • Written status reports, detailing Respondent’s application, attendance and/or completion of the FVIP, are to be submitted to the Court’s Compliance Officer. Please note the Respondent’s name, County, and case number on the status report.