Victims' Resources

Consistent with SORRB’s purpose and mission of protecting Georgia’s children and communities, see some available resources for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and assault.

See also "Helpful Terms and Definitions."

External Resources

• Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia: “CACGA believes access to strong, local children’s advocacy centers will provide child victims and their non-offending family members with the unique services they need to begin their journey toward hope, justice and healing.” 
  • Website: https://www.cacga.org/
     
• CJCC Victim Compensation Program Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: “The Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program eases the financial burden faced by victims of violent crimes by covering expenses related to medical bills, funeral expenses, mental health counseling and crime scene sanitization, as well as loss of income or support.”
  • Website: https://cjcc.georgia.gov/victims-compensation 
  • Phone: 404-657-2222 
     
• Division of Family and Children's Services (DFCS), Child Abuse & Neglect: “Child Protective Services staff investigate reports of child abuse and/or neglect in an effort to provide services to protect the child and strengthen the family.” 
  • Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/child-abuse-neglect
     
• GA Pardon & Parole victim services: The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has been recognized for its leadership role in the advocacy of victim rights. The Parole Board continues to give the highest priority and greatest compassion to those citizens who are most affected by crime, the innocent victims and their survivors.”
  • Website: https://pap.georgia.gov/georgia-office-victim-services
     
• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV): “We empower survivors and the programs that serve them, we educate the public, and we advocate for responsive public policy.  Our strength is in numbers, as we collaborate throughout Georgia to stop domestic violence.”
  • Website: www.gcadv.org
     
• Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV): "We believe that a coordinated community response is the best way to address the problem of family violence."
  • Website: https://gcfv.georgia.gov/
  • Hotline: 
    • Georgia: 1-800-33-HAVEN (+1 800-334-2836) V/TTY (se habla español)
    • National: 1-800-799-SAFE (+1 800-799-7233)
       
• Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault: “GNESA provides resources to those in need and education on ways to help bring an end to sexual assault.”
  • Website: gnesa.org
     
• Georgia Suicide and Crisis Hotline: “Connecting anyone experiencing mental health-related distress to compassionate, accessible care and support “
  • Website: https://988ga.org
     
• Human Trafficking: “If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, we're here to provide the support you need.
  • Website: ”https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking
     
• Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN): “RAINN is committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence, cultivating communities of anti-sexual violence activism, and promoting policies that deliver justice and hold perpetrators accountable.”
  • Phone: RAINN National Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE 
  • Website: www.rainn.org