Welcome to the Georgia Legal Services Program Family Violence Project Webpage
Family violence hurts victims, families, children and communities. This page contains information that you may find helpful if you are a victim or someone trying to help a victim of family violence.
Which Georgia Legal Services Program office can help me?
BEFORE YOU USE THESE RESOURCES, READ ABOUT SAFETY:
NOTE: If your spouse has ever threatened you, physically harmed you, or you have ever been afraid of your spouse, you should talk to an attorney or call 1-800-33-HAVEN BEFORE you file any divorce forms. You could be in dangerand need a plan for your safety. Taking any action to separate may put you in danger!
Family Violence Self-Help Manual This manual can help you learn how to use the law to help you and your family members escape from domestic violence. This manual contains legal forms and explanations of the law. In this Manual, you will find support information, family violence agencies and their contact information and important legal forms, like these 3 important forms:
Stalking Self-Help Manual In this Manual contains legal forms and explains the stalking law. It also includes these 3 important forms:
If you already have a protective order, here are some forms that might be helpful to you:
Long Term Protection. If you have a 12-Month Order (or less), you may ask the court to extend the order to last three years or to make it permanent. This must be done before your TPO expires. Here are the forms you need to extend a TPO:
Here are the forms you need to extend a Stalking Order:
Info and Forms for an Employer -Obtained Protective Injunction
Interpreters are available for Family Violence Matters
Educational Presentations
Articles and Brochures
Legal Services Online Domestic Violence Protection Project
Shelter Helpline-- Where is the Family Violence Shelter nearest me? CALL 1(800)33HAVEN or 1-800-334-2836.
Training Is Available from Georgia Legal Services Program
- Training for legal advocates to assist victims of family violence
- Training on family violence for your local Bar Association
For training information, contact:
Vicky Kimbrell Georgia Legal Services Program (404) 206-5175
Links to Useful Resources on Family Violence
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