Crime Victims Resources
Featured agencies from the roundtable (April 6-12).
Mental Health Resources
Below are a variety of resources for mental health or recovery.
Teen Dating Violence Safety Tips
Teen dating violence refers to the physical, psychological, emotional or sexual abuse between two teenagers in a relationship. Understanding and recognizing the signs of teen dating violence is important as it can affect teens of every age, race and background. These tips can help protect yourself, a friend or a teen in your life: 1. […]
Patterson and McCoy – LEAD Graduation
Congratulations to the Solicitor’s Office LEAD 50 Graduates: Deputy Chief Jay McCoy and Katina Patterson, Executive Assistant! LEAD Academy is a 13-week, in-house management training and development program for newly hired or promoted supervisors and managers. It is designed to equip new leaders with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for efficient, effective, and ethical […]
GSU Black History Month Spotlight on Solicitor General Bristol
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are proud to spotlight faculty and alumni of Georgia State University College of Law who embody excellence in education, advocacy, and leadership. Lisamarie Bristol (J.D. ’09) has built a career dedicated to justice and community service. Currently an adjunct professor at the College of Law, she teaches Lawyering Advocacy to second-year students […]
Interview with Gwinnett County Violence Task Force
This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme is Kinship, Connecting & Healing. Here’s an Interview with the President of the Gwinnett Family Violence Task Force, Christa Harris and the Gwinnett County Solicitor General’s Director of Victim Services, Sheryl Harris, as they discuss National Crime Victims Rights Week 2025. Watch Sheryl’s Interview […]
GWINNETT SOLICITOR GENERAL LAUNCHES SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
Office prioritizing justice for sensitive misdemeanor cases (Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2025) – The Gwinnett Solicitor General’s Office has launched a Special Victims Unit to better serve victims of sensitive misdemeanor offenses including sex crimes, vehicular homicides, stalking, pandering and prostitution. The new unit is designed to address the unique challenges these cases present, particularly […]
