Best Domestic Violence in Georgia — 16 resources

About Domestic Violence for Women

Domestic violence services for women are anchored by the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and a state coalition in every state coordinated through the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). VAWA funds shelters, transitional housing, legal services, and immigration relief (U-visa, T-visa, VAWA self-petition). Survivors can obtain civil protective orders, address-confidentiality through state ACP programs, and victim advocates through local prosecutor offices. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and StrongHearts Native Helpline serve specific survivor populations. This directory includes hotlines, shelters, state DV coalitions, and protective order resources.

Domestic Violence in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid, Georgia Legal Services Program, and the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence offer women legal help and safety planning.

16 Resources

1. Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

GCADV at 114 New St in Decatur is the statewide policy and technical-assistance coalition for Georgia's certified DV programs. Call (404) 209-0280 weekdays for referrals to the nearest member shelter; survivors should call the state DV hotline at 1-800-334-2836 for 24/7 help.

(404) 209-0280 · 114 New St Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. International Women's House — DeKalb — Free

International Women's House serves immigrant and refugee women survivors of DV with culturally specific shelter, advocacy, and legal-immigration help. Call the 24/7 line at (404) 413-5008; multilingual advocates speak Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages.

(404) 413-5008 · Decatur, GA (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

3. Women's Resource Center — Savannah — Free

The Women's Resource Center is Savannah's DV shelter serving Chatham and surrounding coastal counties with a 24/7 hotline at (912) 233-9205, emergency shelter, and court advocacy at the Chatham County Courthouse.

(912) 233-9205 · Savannah, FL (confidential) · 24/7 hotline

4. SafePath Children's Advocacy Center — Free

SafePath at 3615 Braselton Hwy in Dacula is a children's advocacy center for child abuse and DV-exposed kids in Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Forensic interviews, medical exams, and family advocacy in a child-friendly setting. Call (770) 801-3465.

(770) 801-3465 · 3615 Braselton Hwy Suite 101, Dacula, GA 30019 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Georgia Crime Victims Compensation — Free

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council at 104 Marietta St NW administers Georgia crime-victim compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, mental health counseling, and funeral costs. File within three years; call (404) 559-4949 for application help.

(404) 559-4949 · 104 Marietta St NW Suite 440, Atlanta, GA 30303 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Caminar Latino — Gwinnett — Free

Caminar Latino in Norcross is the country's first Latino-led DV intervention program, providing culturally specific group therapy and advocacy for Latina survivors and their families. Call the 24/7 hotline at (770) 986-8522; advocates speak Spanish fluently.

(770) 986-8522 · Norcross, GA (confidential) · 24/7 hotline · Visit Website

7. National Domestic Violence Hotline — Free

1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org reaches advocates 24/7 in 200+ languages. Useful when phone is monitored — texting and chat leave no audible trail and can be deleted from device history.

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8. Loveisrespect — Free

1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522 connects teens and young adults to advocates trained in dating abuse, including digital abuse and reproductive coercion. Useful for Georgia mothers worried about a daughter in an unhealthy first relationship.

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9. StrongHearts Native Helpline — Free

1-844-7NATIVE provides culturally specific DV and dating-abuse support to Native American callers, including referrals to tribal advocates. Useful for Indigenous mothers in Georgia.

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10. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence — Free

NCADV is the national association of state DV coalitions including GCADV. The site publishes survivor safety-planning materials, firearm-surrender policy explainers, and state-by-state law comparisons useful for mothers planning to relocate.

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11. Futures Without Violence — Free

Futures Without Violence develops evidence-based curricula many DV shelters and pediatric clinics use to screen for abuse. Their public materials help Georgia mothers understand coercive-control patterns and impact on children.

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12. DomesticShelters.org — Free

Searchable database of every DV shelter in the US with bed counts, accepted populations, and services. Useful when a Georgia shelter is at capacity and a mother needs to relocate to a different region.

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13. Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence — Free

API-GBV provides culturally specific resources for AAPI survivors, including translated safety-planning materials. Important for Georgia's growing AAPI communities especially in Gwinnett, where language access and shame create barriers.

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14. Casa de Esperanza — Free

Casa de Esperanza runs the National Latin@ Network providing bilingual DV resources tailored to Latin American immigrant survivors. A useful complement to Caminar Latino for Georgia mothers needing both language access and DV-specific help.

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15. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) — Free

OVW administers VAWA grant funding that flows to GCADV and certified DV shelters across Georgia. The site explains VAWA-funded services every survivor is entitled to, including immigration relief under VAWA self-petition.

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16. RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline — Free

1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org chat connects survivors of sexual violence to local rape crisis centers 24/7, including Georgia affiliates. RAINN advocates help arrange hospital sexual-assault forensic exams and explain reporting options without pressure.

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Frequently Asked

How many domestic violence resources are in Georgia?
Women's Corner tracks 16 domestic violence resources for women in Georgia.
Are domestic violence resources in Georgia free?
16 of the 16 listed domestic violence resources in Georgia are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Georgia have domestic violence resources?
Listings span cities including Decatur, Savannah, Dacula, Atlanta, Norcross.
What are some examples of domestic violence resources in Georgia?
Featured entries include Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence, International Women's House — DeKalb, Women's Resource Center — Savannah, SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Georgia Crime Victims Compensation.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
6 of 16 Georgia domestic violence listings include phone numbers.
How do I get a restraining order?
Go to your county's family or civil courthouse and ask the clerk for a 'protective order' or 'order of protection' petition — no attorney or filing fee required. Temporary ex parte orders can be issued the same day. A full hearing follows within 10–21 days. Court advocates and DV agencies help fill out forms; bring any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
Where can I go right now if I'm not safe?
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — they connect you to your nearest shelter, arrange emergency transport, and help with a safety plan. Shelters are confidential, free, and 24/7. If you're in immediate danger, call 911 and ask for a DV advocate at the scene.
Will the shelter take my kids?
Yes. Domestic violence shelters accept women with children — most accommodate boys up to age 17 (a few have age limits around 12–13 for older boys, and will arrange alternate placement nearby). Pets are increasingly welcome through programs like RedRover and Sheltering Animals & Families Together. Bring kids' birth certificates, school records, and any medications if you can.
Is the hotline really free and confidential?
Yes — the National DV Hotline and all state DV hotlines are free, confidential, anonymous, available 24/7, and offered in 200+ languages. Advocates don't report to police, immigration, or CPS unless you request it (mandatory reporting applies only to active child abuse). You can call to plan, vent, or just ask questions before deciding anything.