Emergency Domestic Violence Numbers

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and coercive behaviors in which an individual tries to control the thoughts, beliefs, or actions of an intimate partner (or person with whom s/he has significant relationship). It can include, but is not limited to, any or all of the following forms of abuse: physical, sexual, verbal, psychological/ emotional, and financial.

Domestic Violence has been defined as: behavior which physically harms, arouses fear, or prevents a victim from doing what he/she wishes. It is the intent of the abusive behavior to undermine the will of the victim and to substitute the will of the perpetrator for the will of the victim. Perpetrators batter victims to achieve and maintain power over them.

Abuse in an intimate relationship tends to get worse over time. It is an extremely serious problem, which can escalate to the point of serious injury and even murder.

If you or someone you know is being abused, please seek assistance!

Emergency Domestic Violence Contacts Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: www.gcadv.org

To reach the closest shelter, call 1-800-33-HAVEN (800-334-2836) and you will be linked to the shelter nearest you.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website: www.ncadv.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

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Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

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