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| Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault |
| 131 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 122 |
| Atlanta, GA 30308 |
| (404) 815-5261 |
| (866) 354-3672 (Toll Free) |
| Description:
GNESA provides technical support and staff training for existing and emerging rape crisis centers, basic and advanced training for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) and law enforcement professionals in Georgia, develops community awareness events and media campaigns to increase public awareness of sexual assault issues, and they monitor legislative and policy reforms relevant to sexual assault and women's health and safety concerns. |
| Counties
served: All counties |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| Crime Victim Advocacy Council, Inc. |
| 3101 Paces Mill Road, NW |
| Atlanta, GA 30339 |
| (770) 333-9254 |
| Description:
The mission of the Crime Victim Advocacy Council is to assist victims, families, and communities affected by crime to cope with their suffering and pain throughout the healing process. This is accomplished by (1) engaging in community outreach and educational activities to increase the awareness of issues of crime and justice affecting diverse populations; (2) offering educational programs and support groups to enhance victims’ knowledge and problem-solving skills concerning issues of crime and justice within a safe and caring environment; (3) promoting advocacy that supports crime victim rights’ legislation in general and assists crime victims as they navigate the health, legal, and criminal justice systems to address their own needs and concerns; and (4) collaborating with public and private agencies through education, training, and research ventures that enhance our understanding of, and response to, issues associated with crime, victimization, and the administration of justice. Through these activities, the Crime Victim Advocacy Council strives to promote basic principles of justice that enhance the lives of those touched by crime and benefit the criminal justice profession and the community at large. |
| Counties
served: Atlanta Area |
| Click here to visit website |
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| Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia |
| 3019 Lexington Road |
| Athens, GA 30605 |
| (877) 363-1912 |
| Description:
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia, Inc. provides crisis services, stabilization counseling, legal and medical advocacy and prevention education for adult and child victims of sexual assault, their families and our communities.
The mission of the Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia, Inc. is to provide direct service to survivors and their families enabling them to cope with the traumatic effects of sexual abuse and assault through intervention, advocacy, referrals and support. |
| Counties
served: Northeast Georgia |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| Atlanta Victim Assistance |
| 150 Garnett Street |
| Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| (404) 588-4740 |
| (404) 588-4759 (fax) |
| Description:
Our main goal is for every victim to leave our office with hope and encouragement; and also for every victim to leave our office with information to help make the criminal justice process more familiar and understandable. We strive to help as many victims as possible from the time a crime has been committed against them until the criminal justice system has finished with the case or it is received by another advocacy agency. For more information, please do not hesitate to call us at (404) 588-4740. |
| Counties
served: Atlanta Area |
| Click here to visit website |
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| Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services |
| 806 13th Street |
| Augusta, GA 30901 |
| (706) 724-5200 (Hotline) |
| (706) 774-2740 (Office) |
| Description:
University’s Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services is a United Way supported agency that provides help for survivors of sexual assault regardless of how long ago it happened or whether it was reported. Services include:
24-hour crisis line with staff or trained volunteers available seven days a week
Advocacy and crisis intervention for the survivor at the hospital, police department or court.
Short-term counseling
Support groups
Children’s prevention programs
Community education programs
Promotion of survivor’s right to know and choose possible courses of action
Information and referral to community resources |
| Counties
served: Augusta |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| Carroll Rape Crisis Center |
| P.O. Box 2825 |
| Carrolton, GA 30112 |
| (770) 834-7273 (Crisis Line) |
| (770) 834-8905 (Office) |
| Description:
Carroll Rape Crisis Center was created to provide free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault and their families and friends. Listed below are some of the services
provided by CRCC.
HOTLINE -- Call (770) 834-7273 anytime you have a question or need help. You can call the HOTLINE 24 hours a day.
MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT -- We will be with you while you wait and during the exam. It is important to have an exam so you can be checked for possible injuries, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. Also, any evidence that might be present can be collected (in case you decide to press charges). A CRCC advocate can provide you with support and information during this process.
CRISIS COUNSELING -- An attack is very upsetting for you and for the people who care for you. We can help with counseling for you, your family and even your friends. It is normal to have ups and downs later on. Call us at any time. We are here for you!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE -- We can help you with the police and the courts. We can provide an advocate to answer your questions and accompany you to court or to the police station.
COMFORT KITS -- We provide comfort kits to rape survivors. This kit contains a change of clothing and personal hygiene items.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION/ REFERRALS -- We can provide information and referral for other community agencies.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- We have several types of volunteer services if you have a desire to help. Please click here if you are interested.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION -- The CRCC provides free educational prevention programs to local schools and organizations. We offer one-hour, multiple-day, and continual basis programming.
Our purpose is to provide a comprehensive prevention program to reduce the occurrence of sexual assault in our community. Please spread the word about CRCC's educational programming to anyone that you feel may wish to utilize this service. |
| Counties
served: Carrolton Area |
| Click here to visit website |
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| DeKalb Rape Crisis Center |
| 204 Church Street |
| Decatur, GA 30030 |
| (404) 377-1428 (Crisis Line) |
| (404) 377-1429 (Office) |
| Description:
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center (DRCC) exists to assist victims of sexual assault and the community in coping with these crimes; to help medical personnel in the delivery of health care needed as a result of these crimes; to provide counseling toward healing the emotional trauma experienced by a victim of sexual assault; to help victims through the investigation and court stages of the resolution of these crimes; and to educate the general public on sexual assault crimes and their prevention.
DRCC provides direct services, prevention education, and advocacy for youth and adult survivors of sexual assault, their families and the community as a whole. DRCC helps survivors of sexual violence forge a new beginning, not only to survive their ordeal, but also to become strengthened by it. DRCC is the only agency in DeKalb County offering these services, and all services are free of charge. |
| Counties
served: DeKalb Area |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center |
| P.O. Box 1329 |
| Duluth, GA 30096 |
| (770) 476-7407 (Crisis Line) |
| (770) 497-9122 (Office) |
| Description:
Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center (GSAC-CAC) is nationally recognized for its exemplary program and services. GSAC-CAC provides comprehensive care and treatment for victims and families impacted by crimes of sexual assault and/ or child sexual abuse. GSAC-CAC is a dual services program meeting the unique and distinctive standards of response and care. Services provided are developmentally appropriate and specialized for child, teens or adult victims. There is no charge to victims for services received at GSAC-CAC. These services include:
24-hour crisis line
24-hour forensic-medical evidentiary exam/assessment and evidence collection
Advocacy
Crisis intervention support
Medical accompaniment
Community awareness on topics associated with child sexual abuse, sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, drug-facilitated sexual assault, at-risk behaviors, legislative initiatives, youth organizations and education for youth and teens in understanding healthy relationships and community services
Professional training for law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, medical and mental health personnel
Consultation for schools, media, government agencies, publications and educational films |
| Click here to visit website |
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| Rape Response, Inc. |
| P.O. Box 2883 |
| Gainesville, GA 30503 |
| (770) 503-7273 (Crisis Line) |
| (800) 721-1999 |
| Description:
Based on our vision of eliminating sexual violence, the mission of Rape Response is to serve as a system of support, advocacy, and education, while providing services to the community and to survivors of sexual assault while safeguarding the dignity of each person served. |
| Counties
served: North Georgia |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| YWCA Northwest Georgia |
| 48 Henderson Street |
| Marietta, GA 30064 |
| (770) 427-3390 (Crisis Line) |
| (770) 427-2902 (Office) |
| Description:
The YWCA of Northwest Georgia Sexual Assault Program promotes emotional and physical healing for people victimized by sexual violence and provides 24-hour crisis line service, medical and legal advocacy, medical examinations, support group services, community education and referrals.
The Center has assisted hundreds of survivors, their friends and family members in finding their own personal paths to healing. Recovery from sexual assault is a lengthy process.
Being the victim of a sexual assault can often have long-term and far-reaching consequences. |
| Counties
served: Cobb County |
| Click here to visit website |
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| Fulton County Victim Witness Assistance Program |
| 136 Pryor Street, Third Floor |
| Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| (404) 730-4981 |
| Description:
The mission of the Victim-Witness Assistance Program is to provide quality and compassionate assistance to victims and witnesses of crime in Fulton County who are involved with the criminal justice system at the Superior Court level. To accomplish this mission, the Program is staffed by professional advocates and counselors and utilizes the support of interns from local colleges and universities. We assist approximately 10,000 clients a year. |
| Counties
served: Fulton County |
| Click
here to visit website |
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| Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire |
| P.O. Box 8492 |
| Savannah, GA 31412 |
| (912) 233-7273 |
| (888) 241-7273 |
| Description:
Telephone Counseling
24 Hour Crisis Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the crisis line provides support and information to victims of sexual assault, their families and friends. The crisis line is supported by trained volunteer advocates and staff.
Advocacy
Report any insensitivity shown toward you by any official or agency and the Rape Crisis Center will advocate on an administrative level in order to assure better treatment.
Hospital Treatment
Trained volunteer advocates and staff accompany victims to the hospital to offer support and information during the forensic exam process. This service is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
S.A.N.E.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program with trained, certified nurses to collect forensic evidence for the police.
Court Assistance
A victim advocate offers support and accompaniment to victims throughout the legal process including police interviews, appointments with the Assistant District Attorney, and court hearings.
Counseling
The Rape Crisis Center offers short term crisis intervention for victims of sexual assault, their friends and families. There is no charge for this service.
Support Groups
Come and talk to others who have suffered sexual assault and are searching for ways to cope. This is a twelve-session program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Community Education
Request a speaker for your business, club, church, school, civic or community group to present programs on sexual assault issues.
Faculty and Parent's Programs
These programs are tailored to specific needs and/or issues that the faculty or parents wish to address. All prevention programs can be presented to faculty and parent groups.
Professional Training
Specialized training for any individual or organization working with sexual assault victims.
Prevention Programs
Some of the prevention programs we offer are:
Good Touch/Bad Touch, Bullying and Sexual Harassment for elementary age children.
Bullying for elementary and middle school age children.
Sexual Harassment, Date/Acquaintance Rape, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Men’s programs for teens and adults, middle and high school through college age.
Self Defense
Inquire about ongoing self-defense courses through the Rape Crisis Center office and learn basic verbal and physical techniques.
Third Party Reporting
Allow the Rape Crisis Center to give information to police without using your name, if you do not want to report (only if you give your permission). |
| Counties
served: Savannah Area |
| Click here to visit website |
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