About Us
The mission of the Dating Violence Prevention Center is to implement programs that educate, advocate, and empower communities to intervene and prevent dating violence against young women. The Atlanta based Center was founded in February 2008 by Shalanda Moten, who is a community counselor in training, professional youth educator, and survivor of dating violence herself.
The Center’s goal is to reduce incidents of violence against young women, by conducting clinical research, distributing educational materials and training community members to become advocates for young women’s human rights, health and dignity. For young women who have suffered, or currently suffer from abuse, the Center will offer crisis support, therapy, recovery seminars, and safety planning. The Center intends to engage the community at large through a series of educational programs that focus on peer leadership and mentoring.
Note: We are a 501(c)3 organization.
Shalanda L. Moten, Founder & CEO
Shalanda Moten is the Founder and CEO of The Dating Violence Prevention Center. She holds a Bachelors of Art in Psychology from Spelman College; a Masters of Art in Counseling from Argosy University; and is currently working towards her Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. She has extensive experience working with non profits in all aspects of management, programming and community development. Her appointments include service to the Gwinnett Children's Shelter, Grady Rape Crisis Center, Moving in the Spirit, Spelman College, Drew Charter School, and Hands on Atlanta Americorps. As an advocate for every woman's health and dignity, Shalanda continues to empower communities through her commitment to education, clinical research, and crisis support.
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To ensure that every middle and high school is teaching a curriculum that addresses
dating abuse.
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We need financial support from the community in order to successfully launch our programs and combat brutality against young women.
Or send your gift to:
P.O. Box 44462, Atlanta, GA, 30336.