Atlanta officials launch ‘NO MORE’ program to reduce domestic violence – WSB-TV Channel 2

According to the city, the campaign includes “notable local celebrities such as Dallas Austin, Big Gipp, Miss Lawrence, Monyetta Shaw Carter and Rasheeda,” all of whom have pledged to support the cause.

As part of this initiative, Atlanta will ask the community to “Do One Thing, ATL” and help end domestic violence.

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“Domestic violence is a serious issue that tears families apart and, in some cases, results in loss of life. And it’s on the rise. As a community, we need to pay attention and have these tough conversations. By talking about it, recognizing the signs, providing resources, and simply being available, we have the power to end domestic violence, together,” Dickens said in a statement.

The Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction was created in August 2023 and serves as the city’s resource for violence reduction and community intervention, officials said.

From 2023 to 2024, the city hall said, the city saw an increase in domestic violence incidents, with 674 incidents reported through week 18 of this year. The Atlanta Police Department said 12 of those incidents were domestic violence-related homicides. Overall, that’s an increase of 76 incidents from cases reported through week 18 of 2023.

“As a city, we have seen an increase in domestic violence incidents since the beginning of the year,” Marcus Walker, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, said, “We can all be part of the solution. It’s time for us to work together to reverse this crisis. Great things can happen when people come together for a common goal. Let’s stand together and say, ‘This is over.’ Join us in creating a safer, more peaceful city for all.”

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