Atlanta Victim Assistance stands with you at the scene, stands beside victims to protect their rights in court and stands firm to help heal in the aftermath of violence.
If you’re in crisis right now, call 911.
Join us for the NEXT Links of Love Golf Classic
August 2012. Thank you for your support,
but the 2011 event has been cancelled.
Sarah was in a long term, long distance relationship. Things were going well so the couple made the decision to live together. After moving to Atlanta her partner began to make drastic changes in physical appearance. The defendant was often … Continue reading
Atlanta Victim Assistance advocates attended to the emotional, physical, safety and security needs of 59% of victims in the City of Atlanta; clearing the way for victims to seek justice and fully participate in the criminal justice system.
Community violence, be it physical assault, gun violence, homicide, or sexual assault, erodes community.
The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that individuals who had been the victim of a crime within one mile of their home were more likely to move away from the neighborhood.
Professional Neighborhood Victim Advocates are available to meet victims at the scene, giving them tools to ensure their own safety and security. Our staff, in partnership with neighborhood leadership, help to maintain a positive quality of life for the whole community.