The City of Birmingham responds to some 800 incidents of domestic violence calls per month.  The domestic violence court docket consists of approximately 250 cases per month.  With the help of Voices against Violence, the court is able to properly dispose of most of its cases by holding the perpetrators accountable.  Now victims (because of our two victim advocates) and police officers are coming to court and testifying.  In addition, better evidence is available, i.e. digital pictures and medical records.  We now have a city prosecutor who specializes in domestic violence cases.  Also, enforcement of the orders is probable because of our compliance officer and probation services.  I give a special thanks to Voices against Violence, Alabama Civil Justice Foundation, The YWCA, The City of Birmingham, The Women’s Fund of Greater Alabama, and the Birmingham Police Department. 

Judge Agnes Chappell