Fulton County Solicitor General's
VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
404-730-6883
A word from your Solicitor General,...
The office of the Solicitor General prosecutes misdemeanor cases such as assault, battery, stalking, theft and driving under the influence of alcohol. Our mission is to treat victims fairly and with dignity. We are committed to keeping victims informed about their cases in particular and the criminal justice system procedures in general.
Domestic violence is a crime that affects all members of our community. As part of our special efforts to serve victims involved in family violence, we provide experienced and licensed clinicians through our Victim Assistance Program. We are concerned for the safety of victims and their families. No victim of domestic violence in Fulton County ever has to stand alone.
We prosecute offenders aggressively and fairly. Our office is devoted to serving the Fulton County community. We always remain open far suggestions in improving our services to you.
Domestic violence is not just a
disagreement. It is physical harm or the threat of physical harm.
It is a way in which one person tries to control another person. Domestic
violence is hitting, punching and restraining. It includes property damage,
emotional abuse, verbal abuse and sexual abuse. Your partner or family member
may be abusive even if you have no physical injuries. Domestic violence occurs
when the aggressor hits the victim in front of a child or in the presence of a
child that can either hear or know what is going on.
Children who grow up in violent homes have
much higher risks of becoming batterers and drug and alcohol abusers. Children
learn what they see, not what you tell them.
If you think you are in an abusive relationship do not ignore the warning
signs. Like any bad habit, domestic violence gets worse over time. Report
anything you think may be domestic violence.
Is your partner someone who:
Experienced or witnessed abuse when he/she was growing up?
Has been abusive to previous partners?
Sometimes makes you afraid?
Insults you or calls you names?
Makes you quit your job and stay at home?
Damages your property?
Isolates you from the outside world?
Has to be in control of everything?
Makes you ask permission to do anything?
Pushes or hits you?
Doesn't want you to see your family and friends?
Demands sex even when you say "no"?
Destroys your belongings?
Wants to control how you think, look, act, dress, where you go, who you talk to?
Always blames you when something goes wrong?
Threatens to hurt you or himself/herself when you want to leave the relationship?
...you are not alone! getting out of an abusive relationship takes time and can be dangerous. You do not deserve to be abuse.
Call 911 and report the incident. Get the report number. You do not need to speak English. The 911 operator will be able to connect you to someone who speaks your language.
Go to a safe place.
Seek medical attention if needed. Have your injuries documented and photographed.
Tell someone you trust about the abuse; a family member, friend, victim advocate or co-worker.
Have a safety plan. Call the Victim Assistance Program or one of the listed emergency resources for help in developing your plan.
Call one of the agencies listed in this page and learn more about relationship violence and available services.
Victim Assistance Program is here to:
Talk to you about your safety.
Assist you in taking practical and legal steps to prevent violence from reoccurring in you household.
Take photographs of your injuries.
Loan 911 cellular phones. (Direct line only)
Provide emotional support for you and your children before, during and after your court appearance.
Assist you in filing Temporary Protective Orders. (TPO)
Provide individual and family counseling.
Assist you in applying for financial reimbursement from the State Crime Victim Compensation Fund.
Provide a comfortable area for you and your family during your court appearance.
Refer you to social service programs, agencies and professionals who can assist you with problems not covered in our program.
Provide community speakers on domestic violence, stalking and victim trauma.
Domestic Violence Contact Numbers
Statewide
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Georgia
Coalition Against Domestic Violence.................... Battered Women's Justice Project..................................... Criminal Justice Coordinating Council............................... Dept. of Corrections Offender Status Hotline..................... Georgia Commission on Family Violence.......................... Georgia Crime Victim Compensation................................. Georgia Dept. of Family and Children State Office............ Georgia Legal Services State Office.................................. Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole...................... 4Sarah Resource Center ................................................. |
800-33-HAVEN 800-903-0111 404-559-4949 888-656-7660 404-657-3412 404-559-4949 404-651-8409 404-894-7707 404-651-6668 770-784-0708 |
Fulton County
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AID
Atlanta........................................................................ Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children..................... Atlanta Judicial Victim/Witness Assistance......................... Atlanta Legal Aid Society................................................... Atlanta Municipal Court Victim Assistance.......................... Cascade House................................................................. Catholic Social Services.................................................... Crime Victims Advocacy Council........................................ Crossroads Community Ministry........................................ Families First Counseling.................................................. Fort McPherson Judge Advocate....................................... Georgia Legal Services...................................................... Hispanic Battered Women's Project................................... Jewish Family Services...................................................... Men Stopping Violence...................................................... Northern US Attorney Victim Assistance............................. Odyssey Family Counseling.............................................. Partnership Against Domestic Violence.............................. Project Renewal DV Intervention....................................... Raksha............................................................................. St. Joseph Hispanic DV Services ...................................... Salvation Army Red Shield................................................ Senior Citizens Law Project............................................... Solicitor General Victim Assistance.................................... United Way Atlanta........................................................... US Attorney Victim Assistance........................................... Victim Witness Assistance Program................................... Women's Crisis Center...................................................... Young Adult Guidance Center .......................................... |
404-872-0600 404-876-2894 404-730-4986 404-524-5811 404-865-8127 404-752-6199 404-881-6571 770-333-9254 404-873-7650 404-853-2844 404-464-2068 404-894-7707 404-851-7777 770-677-9300 404-270-9894 404-581-6000 404-669-3462 404-873-1766 770-860-1666 404-842-0725 404-880-3550 404-688-2884 404-524-5811 404-730-4800 404-614-1000 404-581-6000 404-865-8135 770-969-6423 404-792-7616 |
Clayton County
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Assn.
on Battered Women................................................ Clayton County Child/Adult Protective Services................ Clayton County Judicial Victim Assistance........................ Clayton County Solicitor's Office Victim/Witness Program. Rainbow House................................................................ Odyssey Family Counseling............................................. Safe Haven Transitional ................................................... |
770-961-SAFE 770-603-4602 770-477-3452 770-477-3380 770-478-6905 770-957-6256 404-241-8740 |
Living with an Abusive Partner
Avoid arguments in the kitchen and rooms w/out an exit.
Practice ways to get out of your home safely.
Leave important papers and documents, second set of keys, medicines, a few clothes etc. with someone you trust in case you have to leave suddenly.
Let a trusted friend or relative know about your situation and ok your stay in an emergency.
Borrow a 911 cellular phone from a Victim Assistance Program and hide it in a
room with a lock on the door.
Leaving an Abusive Partner
Find out about different kinds of Stay-Away Orders. (TPO, Etc.)
Change door locks and secure windows.
Discuss a safety plan with your children when you are not with them.
Inform neighbors and landlord to call 911 if they see him/her near your home.
Call one of the emergency numbers to help you develop a safety plan.
Safety on the Job and in Public
Inform office or building security at work.
Always lock your car doors.
Arrange to have an answering machine or a coworker screen your calls if possible.
Walk and drive on busy streets-vary your routes.
Request a police escort. If you call us we will gladly come escort you to your vehicle or home.
Do not allow your car to be blocked in parking lots or in traffic. Be aware of
your surroundings always.
Most Important.....IF YOU ARE IN DANGER, DO SOMETHING TO ATTRACT ATTENTION.