WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
The Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence helps survivors of domestic violence in Atlanta improve their safety by finding a safe place to stay, exercising their legal rights, exploring options and creating accountability for batterers. We greet women with compassion – no judgment, no second-guessing, and no shame. We provide connection - through relationships built with our staff, support groups and bonds forged with fellow safe house resident
404-688-9436
Decatur, Georgia
PARTNERSHIP AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PADV implements a holistic approach to ending intimate partner violence which not only supports survivors once abuse has occurred but also strives to prevent future violence. We do this by offering the following array of programs and services, including Emergency Safe Houses, 24- hour crisis line, legal advocacy, supportive housing program and support groups for women.
404-873-1766 (Fulton)
770-963-9799 (Gwinnett)
ATLANTA VOLUNTEER LAWYER FOUNDATION
The AVLF Domestic Violence Project’s Safe Families Office (SFO) is Georgia’s only courthouse-based attorney-staffed walk-in clinic offering legal protection and safety planning to the victims of family violence and stalking. Victims who seek safety from intimate partner violence, child abuse, or elder abuse in Fulton County – and who want the protection that the law can provide – should come to the SFO in the Fulton County Courthouse.
404-521-0790 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday - Thursday
ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Atlanta Legal Aid Society helps low-income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services.
404-524-5811
54 Ellis Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE
1-800-656-4673
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1-800-799-7233
NATIONAL STALKING RESOURCE CENTER
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