Domestic Violence Awareness

/ Awareness Themes / By

Support for Survivors of Murder Suicide/Violence (GA)

  1. Tapestri serves immigrant and refugee women, children, and men who are victims or survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, human-trafficking and unaccompanied minors.https://tapestri.org/immigrants-and-refugees/
  2. The Link’s National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare hosts Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meetings across the state. http://www.thelink.org/nrc.htm
  3. Compassionate Friends has chapters across the state and hosts meeting for parents, grandparents, and siblings who have lost a loved one at any age, from any cause. http://www.compassionatefriends.org
  4. Kate’s Club provides supportive services for young children and teens who have lost a parent in GA. http://www.katesclub.org
  5. Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program Surviving family members and victims of attempted murder-suicide may qualify for up to $25,000 in compensation through the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program. Learn more and find out if you qualify for compensation by visiting www.crimevictimscomp.ga.gov and clicking on the link for victims.
  6. The Georgia Commission on Family Violence provides support, resources, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence murder-suicide in Georgia. https://gcfv.georgia.gov/ssms

SAFE HOUSING/SHELTERS RESOURCES IN GA

Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

404-209-0280

List of GA Shelters

DomesticShelters.org

List of GA Shelters

LiveSafeResources

770-427-3390

Transitional Housing & DV Shelter

Women’s Resource Center To End Domestic Violence

404-688-9436

Safe House for Survivors

Emergency Housing Voucher Program

(Not immediate assistance)

Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters (National)

Safe Havens Mapping Project is a searchable directory for pets of those experiencing domestic violence.

RedRover Relief Safe Escape grant program helps families with pets safely escape domestic violence together.

Pet-Friendly Domestic Violence Shelters (GA)

Praline’s Backyard provides cage-free housing, food, and veterinary services for the dogs of domestic abuse survivors who are in housing transitions. Call: 770 648 5266

Ahimsa House works with vets and boarding homes to ensure that domestic violence survivors’ pets have a safe place to stay while their parents are transitioning to a new, safe living arrangement. 24-hour crisis line 404-452-6248.

Ted Talk: The Language Of Domestic Abuse in South Asian Communities

A talk from 2020: A startling look at the epidemic of domestic abuse in South Asian Communities highlighting the lack of language/translation for the term “domestic violence” and what this means for South Asian women living in the United States. In this compelling talk, community activist Sangeetha Menon seeks to lift the shame felt within this community by shining a light on the issue and inviting others to do the same.

Disclaimer: This resource list has been compiled by Raksha, Inc for awareness and reference purposes and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Raksha, Inc is not responsible for content of a linked site or any link in a linked site. Raksha, Inc is not liable for use or damages arising in the use of resources, website URLs, hotline numbers in the list or any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using the resources.

Post Views: 478
Select Language »