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If you're not safe
If you are in danger right now, call 911. For everything that comes before and after that moment, Atlanta has people whose whole job is your safety.
For violence or abuse at home, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, 24/7, English/Spanish) and Atlanta's Partnership Against Domestic Violence can talk through options confidentially — calling does not commit you to leaving or to police involvement. Shelter locations are confidential and intake happens by phone. Protective orders are free to file at the county superior court, and advocates can walk you through it.
Community violence-prevention programs work with young people and families to stop cycles before they start — they want calls before things explode.
What to expect when you call a hotline: a calm person, no rush, no judgment. They'll ask if you're safe to talk and let you set the pace. Hang up whenever you need to; call back anytime.
Raindrops Rising Foundation is a survivor-run group that helps people who have experienced sexual violence or human trafficking. They offer a free 24/7 call or text crisis line, survivor advocacy, referrals, on-site crisis response, relocation support, training, and awareness work.
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Raksha is a Georgia nonprofit that helps South Asian American survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and other harm. They offer free, confidential support such as safety planning, case management, counseling, legal and victim advocacy, referrals, and language help.
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This is a Georgia state office that regulates insurance companies, handles insurance complaints and fraud reports, and inspects buildings for fire safety. It also runs fire safety education, arson reporting, school drill reporting, and caregiver fire safety training across Georgia.
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Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is a state agency that supports Georgia's criminal justice system and victim services. It helps victims of violent crime apply for money for medical bills, counseling, funeral costs, lost income, and other approved costs, and it also manages grants, research, human trafficking coordination, and victim-service programs across Georgia.
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The City of College Park is the local government for College Park, Georgia. It helps residents with city services like utilities, public safety information, community events, city meetings, and ways to give feedback.
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This is the Atlanta Police Department's Community Oriented Policing Section (COPS). Instead of just answering 911 calls, these officers build trust with neighbors and run programs to prevent crime, help homeless residents, support youth, and act as friendly contacts for the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities. You can reach them to ask about safety programs, request a crime-prevention talk, or connect with a community liaison officer.
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The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the FBI's national website for reporting internet crimes like online scams, fraud, identity theft, and hacking. You file a report online for free, and the FBI uses it to investigate cybercrime and warn others. It is a national online service, not a local Atlanta office.
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The Chosen Ones, Inc. is a nonprofit that works to protect children from sex trafficking and exploitation. It teaches and supports mothers and daughters through mentoring, education, and youth empowerment programs, plus community events like back-to-school giveaways. It serves families across metro Atlanta.
Mechanicsville6 services
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a free, confidential service that helps anyone affected by relationship abuse, 24 hours a day, every day. Trained advocates listen, help you make a safety plan, and connect you to local shelters, legal help, and counseling. You can reach them by phone, text, or online chat, in English, Spanish, and over 200 other languages.
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Alma Domestic Violence Foundation (Alma G. Davis Foundation) helps survivors of domestic violence across metro Atlanta rebuild their lives. They offer counseling, safety planning, advocacy and legal help, plus job training, job placement, and financial literacy to help survivors become financially independent. They also run prevention programs in schools and coordinate shelter placement.
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The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a national nonprofit that fights domestic violence and runs WomensLaw, a free service for survivors. Through the WomensLaw Email Hotline, you can ask questions and get free, confidential legal information and support in English or Spanish, usually within 1-5 business days. WomensLaw.org also has plain-language legal guides for every state, including Georgia. This is a national online service, not a local office.
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Operation Recovery Inc. is a Marietta, Georgia nonprofit that helps youth, families, and communities heal from violence and loss through trauma-informed education and support. They run a virtual grief support group for people who have lost loved ones, help crime victims apply for compensation and find resources, and offer youth mentoring and community safety events.
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Awaken Voices is a nonprofit started by a domestic abuse survivor that helps people who are facing or escaping abuse. They offer safety exit planning, counseling and support groups, legal advocacy, help finding safe shelter, and job training to help survivors rebuild their lives. Founded and led by survivor-advocate Kendra Appling, they serve metro Atlanta counties including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett.
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Not One More Domestic Violence Victim (NOMDVV) is a nonprofit founded by Dr. Bonnie Bonita Bond that works to end domestic violence and sex trafficking. It offers advocacy, education, and free, confidential support and resources to help victims and survivors find safety. The group says it can connect people to safe shelter and basic help like meals through its community partners.
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The Georgia Office of Victim Services is part of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. It helps crime victims and their families stay informed about an offender's parole case, get notified before the offender is released, and share their views with the parole board before a decision is made. Services are free and available to victims across the whole state of Georgia.
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