Description
Domestic violence (also called intimate partner violence (IPV), domestic abuse or relationship abuse) is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. Anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender can be a victim – or perpetrator – of domestic violence. It can happen to people who are married, living together or who are dating. It affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that physically harm, arouse fear, prevent a partner from doing what they wish or force them to behave in ways they do not want. It includes the use of physical and sexual violence, threats and intimidation, emotional abuse and economic deprivation. Many of these different forms of domestic violence/abuse can be occurring at any one time within the same intimate relationship.
You may call National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) to get resources for legal help. You can also visit WomensLaw.org and search state by state for information on laws including restraining orders and child custody information.
Following listings will help you to select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, and support groups for women, children and families, and more.
There are currently 4 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in Decatur, GA with 2 offering a hotline and 2 offering emergency shelter. Outside of this city and still nearby, you can also find help at these 34 domestic violence and abuse shelters and programs in places like Atlanta, Tucker, and Doraville.
Baitul Salaam Network, Inc. in Decatur, GA
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 770-255-8500
- Languages Spoken – French, English
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax –
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
CLOSED |
| Tuesday |
CLOSED |
| Wednesday |
CLOSED |
| Thursday |
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Friday |
CLOSED |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for protection orders
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Child custody services
- Legal resource planning
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Counseling for friends and family
- Counseling for batterers
- Sexual violence support groups
- Sex offender counseling
- Incest counseling
- Ritual abuse counseling
- Substance abuse counseling
Housing Services
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
- Spiritual services
Children’s Services
- Daycare facility
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- Onsite schooling
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Youth counseling
- Pet therapy
- Onsite pediatric forensic nurse exams
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Populations Served
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Demographics
- Women
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Immigrant
- Trafficked persons
-
Counties Served
Clayton, Fulton, Dekalb, Cobb, Fayette
About Baitul Salaam Network, Inc.
- Website – www.baitulsalaam.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
International Women’s House, Inc. in Decatur, GA
Emergency Shelter
- Hotline – 770-413-5557 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 770-413-5557
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Portuguese
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD – 770-413-5557
- Fax – 678-476-9087
- Hours of operation – 24⁄7
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency local transportation
- Emergency shelter
- Confidential shelter location
- Safe home network
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court/legal assistance by attorney
- Attorney referral for criminal cases
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Child custody services
- Legal clinics
- Legal representation
- In-shelter financial aid
- Immigration services
- Financial empowerment training
Counseling Services
- Shelter resident counseling
- Non-resident counseling
- Peer support groups
- Sexual violence support groups
- Incest counseling
Housing Services
- Transitional individual housing
- Transitional family housing
- Permanent individual housing
- Permanent family housing
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Job skills training
- Job search/placement
- Parenting skills training
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Medical accompaniment
- Onsite medical services
- Onsite mental health services
Children’s Services
- Daycare facility
- Child care during support groups
- Child abuse services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Youth counseling
- Onsite pediatric forensic nurse exams
- Safety planning for children
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
Populations
- Immigrant
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
About International Women’s House, Inc.
Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence in Decatur, GA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 404-688-9436 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 404-370-7670
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD-
- Fax – 404-370-7668
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Emergency shelter
- Case management
- Food and clothing
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
- Emergency cell phones
- Confidential shelter location
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Legal resource planning
- Financial empowerment training
- Expert testimony
- Legal clinics
- In-shelter financial aid
Housing Services
- Alternative housing counseling
- Relocation services
- Transportation
Support Services
- Goal planning assistance
- Health and wellness programs
- Resources and referrals
- Spiritual services
Children’s Services
- After school programs
- Educational programs
- Art/music therapy
- Teen activity program
- Child development
- Tutoring services
- School liaison
- Summer camp
- Safety planning for children
- Child care during support groups
- Pet therapy
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Elderly
- Teens
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
- Trans women/men
About Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence
- Website – www.wrcdv.org
- Established –
- Beds – 32
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – No
Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program in Decatur, GA
DV Focused Program
- Hotline –
- Toll Free –
- Business – 678-813-6273
- Languages Spoken – English
About Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program
- Website – bcop.org
- Established –
- Beds –
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) –
- Wheelchair Accessible –
- Pet Shelter – No
Ahimsa House in Tucker, GA
Emergency Shelter, DV Focused Program
- Hotline – 404-452-6248 (24⁄7)
- Toll Free –
- Business – 404-496-4038
- Languages Spoken – English, Spanish
- Collect calls accepted
- TTY/TTD –
- Fax – 404-671-8599
- Hours of operation
| Monday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
| Sunday |
CLOSED |
Services
Emergency Services
- Danger/lethality assessment
- Crisis intervention services
- Confidential shelter location
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Domestic violence education
Legal and Financial Assistance Services
- Assistance with orders of protection
- Court/legal lay assistance
- Attorney referral for family court
- Court accompaniment/advocacy
- Expert testimony
- Legal resource planning
Community Educational Services
- Domestic violence workshops
- Speaker’s bureau
Populations Served
Demographics
- Women
- Adult Male (victim of domestic violence)
- Adult Male (victim of sexual assault)
- Elderly
- Individuals
- Families
Populations
- Deaf
- Developmentally disabled
- Disabled
- Immigrant
- Military
- Rural
- Trafficked persons
- Prostituted persons
- LGBTQ
-
Counties Served
Statewide
About Ahimsa House
- Website – www.ahimsahouse.org
- Established – 06/2004
- Beds – 0
- Maximum Length of Stay (days) – 60
- Wheelchair Accessible – Yes
- Pet Shelter – Yes
Description
Ahimsa House is Georgia’s first and only nonprofit dedicated to addressing the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. Ahimsa House assists humans and pets escaping domestic violence reach safety together.
