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80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404 616-2897


Research Projects

Nia Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Program

The Nia Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Program is an intervention/research project for African American women who have experienced domestic violence and had thoughts of suicide. The project is offered through Grady Health System and the Emory Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Domestic violence can involve hitting or punching, but also includes sexual, psychological or emotional abuse as well. It is a way that one person asserts power and control over another person. You may be a survivor even if you have no physical injuries.

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Are you a Survivor of Domestic Violence?

  • Does your partner ever make you afraid?
  • Does your partner ever push or hit you?
  • Does your partner tell you that you deserve to be hurt?
  • Does your partner try to control how you live, look, act, think, and spend money?
  • Does your partner put you down?
  • Does your partner blame you when something goes wrong?
  • Does your partner often accuse you of "coming on" to other people?
  • Does your partner demand sex when you say "no"?
  • Do you feel as though you “walk on eggshells” so your partner won't get upset?
  • Does your partner often try to keep you from your friends?
  • Does your partner control your money?

What is Suicidal Ideation?

Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts about killing yourself. Feeling suicidal may be described as feeling overwhelmed by

emotional pain and believing that you are unable to cope with this pain.

  • Have you ever thought of suicide?
  • Would you attempt to kill yourself if you had the chance?
  • Have you had thoughts of killing yourself but would not carry them out?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE IDEATION, THE GRADY NIA PROJECT: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM MAY BE ABLE TO OFFER YOU SUPPORT, INFORMATION, GUIDANCE, AND RESOURCES.

What does the Grady Nia Project: Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Program Offer?

  • A 10 session intervention program for abused, suicidal African American women
  • Weekly support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence
  • Weekly support groups for women who have had suicidal thoughts and feelings
  • A resource room where women can find reading materials and other information about domestic violence, suicidal behavior, housing, jobs, education, counseling, and child care
  • A listening ear for women who need someone to talk to for support

For more information about the Grady Nia Project: Domestic Violence and Suicide Prevention Program you can call us at (404) 616-2897.