Shawndell Dawson, the director of the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, discusses the goal of the new office and the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to preventing and combating domestic violence.

Plus, Katha D. Blackwell, the CEO of Partnership Against Domestic Violence, discusses the latest local statistics, information and resources addressing domestic violence in Georgia.

For “Closer Look’s” graduation series, Andi Kezh, a communications studies major and 2023 Oglethorpe University graduate, discusses the passion behind her research on the sociocultural beliefs toward cleft lip and cleft palates and what’s next for her after graduation.

Shawndell Dawson, the director of the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services, discusses the goal of the new office and <a href="https://www.acf.hhs.gov/media/press/2023/media/hhs-strengthens-response-domestic-violence-through-new-office-family" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to preventing and combating domestic violence.</a>Plus, <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/katha-blackwell-named-incoming-ceo-of-partnership-against-domestic-violence-301446241.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katha D. Blackwell</a>, the CEO of&nbsp;<a href="https://padv.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Partnership Against Domestic Violence</a>, discusses the latest local statistics, information and resources addressing domestic violence in Georgia.For “Closer Look’s” graduation series, <a href="https://source.oglethorpe.edu/2023/04/18/honors-student-travels-to-mexico-for-thesis-research-on-cleft-palates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andi Kezh</a>, a communications studies major and 2023 Oglethorpe University graduate, discusses the passion behind her research on the sociocultural beliefs toward <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/cleftlip.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleft lip and cleft palates</a> and what’s next for her after graduation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.