Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Melissa Arthur has an extensive work experience in the legal field. Melissa began their career as a Legal Assistant Paralegal at Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp. in 2002 and worked there until 2004. Melissa then joined Solvay Pharmaceuticals- Legal Department as a Sr Administrative Assistant from June 2004 to October 2008. In 2018, they joined Partnership Against Domestic Violence as a Managing Legal Advocate, a role they held until January 2021. Currently, Melissa holds the position of VP of Prevention & Outreach at Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
Melissa Arthur studied Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Mercer University. Melissa obtained a Bachelor's degree in this field of study. Currently, they are pursuing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies at Mercer University, which is expected to be completed in 2022.
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
PADV is the largest and the oldest nonprofit domestic violence organization in Georgia. Serving metro Atlanta since 1975, PADV transforms the lives of 18,000 women, children and teens every year through emergency intervention, violence prevention and long-term advocacy. Operating the only state-certified safe houses in Fulton and Gwinnett Counties, PADV also offers a 24-hour crisis line, long-term housing, support groups, legal advocacy, corporate and community education and a teen dating violence prevention program to women and children in Metro Atlanta. To learn more about domestic violence and PADV programs and services, please visit www.padv.org or call 404-870-9600. PADV's mission is to end the crime of domestic violence and empower its survivors. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PADVAtlanta. PADV is a registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit.