The holiday season should be full of joy and celebration, but unfortunately for many women and men, the holiday season may bring the pain of domestic violence. According to law enforcement data collected in cities throughout the United States, there is an increase in the number of domestic violence calls for service around the New Year's holiday. There is no way to be certain whether this increase in reporting is due to an actual increase of domestic violence incidents or solely due to an increase in the number of reports. However, one thing is certain: No one deserves to suffer abuse at the hands of anyone. With that being said, if you need help leaving an abusive relationship, or you know someone in an abusive relationship, there are several supportive resources in the Atlanta metro area. Below is information on just a few of the resources available. If you need help or knows someone who does, seek help immediately. Many women's resource centers and law enforcement agencies are available 24 hours, seven days a week to provide assistance, and many resource centers have text and online chat options to make reaching out easier. Feel free to take a look at our article on Women's Shelters for more information.
Women's Resource Center - (404) 688-9436
Partnership Against Domestic Violence - (404) 870-9600
International Women's House - (770) 413-5557