Office of the District Attorney
Cobb Judicial Circuit
Victim Witness Unit
70 Haynes Street * Marietta, GA 30090
Ph 770-528-3047 / Fx 770-528-3031
http://cobbda.com
email: [email protected]
Flynn D. Broady, Jr.
District Attorney
Resource and Information Guide
Números Importantes:
Como víctima de un crimen, usted puede estar en necesidad de servicios e información adicional.
Favor llamar al 770-528-3045 para más información de los recursos y programas comunitarios.
District Attorney’s Office – Cobb Judicial Circuit * Flynn D. Broady, Jr., District Attorney
Victim Witness Unit / 70 Haynes Street / Marietta, GA 30090 * phone 770-528-3047 / fax 770-528-3031
website: www.cobbda.com / email: victimassistance@cobbcounty.org
The duties of the District Attorney are established by the Constitution of Georgia and outlined in the
Official Code of Georgia. A District Attorney is elected to represent each judicial circuit throughout the State of
Georgia. It is the duty of the District Attorney to represent the state in all criminal cases in the superior court of each
circuit and in all cases appealed from the superior court and the juvenile courts of that circuit to the Supreme Court
and the Court of Appeals. Put simply, the primary responsibility of the District Attorney’s Office in Cobb Judicial
Circuit is to prosecute felony crimes that occur in Cobb County. The ultimate goal of prosecution is to seek justice.
By prosecuting serious, violent, & property crimes, we work to protect victims, hold offenders accountable for their
criminal acts, and provide safety to the community at large. Within the District Attorney’s Office there are several
distinct units designed to provide the best services possible for the community. These units consist of Major
Crimes/Homicide Division; Special Victims; Drug Prosecution; Elder Abuse / White Collar; Gang; Juvenile;
Investigations; Child Support; and the Victim Witness Unit.
The purpose of the Victim Witness Unit is to provide direct support and notification services to victims of
crime. The Unit is mandated by Georgia law under the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights in what services are
provided to victims of crime. Such mandates include, but are not limited to, notification to all crime victims of court
hearings and education about the stages involved in the criminal justice system. Staff advocates also strive to
improve the treatment of victims and witnesses by providing them with assistance and services necessary to speed
their recovery from a criminal act and to support and aid them as they move through an unfamiliar, complicated, and
time consuming criminal justice system. The most essential services provided include keeping the victim notified of
the status of their case and providing opportunities for them to participate in the process, educating victims about the
criminal justice system, and ensuring each person is aware of any additional service programs in the community that
might also be able to assist them.
Specifically, advocates provide the following services to victims of crime: explaining the steps of the court
process and providing the victim with notice of hearings and status reports of the case; assisting in preparing victims
for court appearances and providing orientation and companionship to court hearings; making referrals for services
and support from other community resources; assisting in completing necessary paperwork including victim
compensation forms, victim impact statements, and restitution forms; assisting in the return of the victim’s property
from evidence; interceding with employers, creditors, and schools to help explain absences when necessary;
providing a safe, secure place for victims to wait before testifying; coordinating an on-call system for court
appearances to aid victims in avoiding lengthy absences from work; providing assistance and support when the
victim feels intimidated, harassed, or afraid; and advising victims of any other rights afforded to them under the
Georgia Law.
Victims are hurt emotionally, financially, and physically by criminal acts that are committed against them.
When such acts result in formal criminal charges, victims are forced to participate in a system that traditionally has
focused only on the rights of the accused. Historically, victims were a necessary component of the criminal case, but
little effort was placed on advocacy services. Victims are often confused by the terminology, procedures, mandates,
and limitations of the court. They are usually unaware that they, too, have rights. Without advocacy programs in
prosecution offices, victims rarely have representation of their needs or wants in the criminal justice system.
Victim Advocates work with victims to not only ensure that their needs are met, but also to keep them
updated at all times on the status of their case. Advocates are trained in communication skills, courtroom
procedures, crisis intervention, and many other areas specific to victim advocacy. While the Victim Witness Unit is
supported by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the Unit is funded through fines imposed on convicted
criminal defendants, and various grant funds. Unit staff is available for community awareness programs, teaching
opportunities, and/or public speaking engagements. Staff of the Victim Witness Unit provides support and
notification services from the time an offender is arrested and through post-conviction matters. Advocates assist
victims throughout their involvement in the criminal case against the perpetrator the Cobb Superior Court, the Cobb
Magistrate Court and the Cobb Juvenile Court, and partners with Cobb County Police’s DV/Stalking Unit for
advocacy services.
Crime Victims Advocacy Council
Crime Victims Advocacy Council (CVAC) was organized in July 1989, under the
guidance of Urban Action, Inc., the urban ministry program of the United Methodist Church in
North Georgia. Urban Action, through participation in various types of assistance programs,
became aware of unmet needs of the many crime victims of our society. CVAC was developed
specifically to respond to these needs, Subsequently; CVAC incorporated as an independent,
nonprofit organization.
CVAC, Inc. is an organization of people, who care about the needs of victims of crime. It
is composed of volunteers from all walks of life, such as persons of faiths, criminal justice
professionals, attorneys, and other interested people from the community. CVAC responds to
crime victims with understanding and help, whatever their race sex or religious beliefs. CVAC
realizes that crime victims most fully benefit through a variety of resources, services and
programs. Therefore, CVAC seeks to involve churches, community organizations and concerned
individuals and alike in its efforts to provide this broad spectrum of resources which aid in
recovery.
Crime Victims Advocacy Council directs its resources and energies toward several areas.
It offers peer support groups (Crime Survivor Support Groups) to crime victims, free of cost. It
provides educational programs to the community. It sponsors an annual memorial service for
persons who died as victims of crime. It raises the consciousness of the community to recognize
the rights of crime victims, and acts as an advocate on their behalf. Crime Victims Advocacy
Council welcomes members and volunteers who share its concern for victims of crime.
Crime Victims Advocacy Council welcomes members and volunteers from the
community. For more information about the activities and programs of CVAC, or about
volunteer opportunities and membership, call 770-333-9254
Crime Victims Advocacy Council, Inc.
3101 Paces Mill Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
770-333-9254
Email: [email protected] for more information.
www.gbgm-umc.org/cvac/
LiveSafe Resources
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and
Elder Abuse Programs
Crisis Line 770-427-3390 * 24 hour 7 days per week
https://www.livesaferesources.org/
Serving our community for 100 years, we are committed to providing safety and healing to
those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse by offering services,
creating awareness and fostering support within our community.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the
nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN
operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and carries
out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and
ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
Free / Confidential / 24/7
http://www.rainn.org
It is the mission of The Center for Family Resources to strengthen individuals, families and
communities.
DIRECT SERVICES: Many families experience a temporary financial crisis due to loss of employment, illness of a family
member, spousal abandonment, or unexpected natural disaster. The Center for Family Resources’ Direct Services Program offers
financial assistance for rent, utility payments, medical prescriptions, transportation and food assistance to help families maintain
their permanent housing and prevent them from becoming homeless.
Assistance of up to one month’s rent or utility payment stabilizes the family in their permanent living environment and is
provided one-time only. Our case management process assists the family in developing an action plan to address the cause of the
family crisis. The case manager maintains contact with the family for six months following assistance to monitor their progress in
accomplishing their goals leading to long-term residential stability.
HOUSING SERVICES: In the beginning, The Center for Family Resources offered temporary lodging for up to two weeks.
Seeing the need to keep families together in their own personal space, three levels of housing programs are now offered to help
families work toward self-sufficiency. Short-term Housing, Transitional Housing, and Cambridge Woods Apartments are
designed to help the family regain stability.
Rent assistance is provided through Direct Services to prevent homelessness and keep families' stable. Both Short-term and
Transitional Housing provide a safe and secure place for families while they work toward independence. Finally, Cambridge
Woods Apartments offer permanent affordable housing for low income families.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: A key component for attaining and maintaining family self-sufficiency is having the necessary
skills to earn a sustainable income and plan for the future. The Center for Family Resources offers a variety of programs to assist
participants in obtaining and maintaining employment.
The Center for Family Resources offers classes in GED preparation, computer and life skills to meet the demands of the job
market and successful employment techniques. We offer counseling and courses in employment readiness, interviewing skills,
job search, retention skills and resume preparation.
In addition, “Career Builders” is a 8-week course that provides computer literacy training, business skills and job readiness.
Programs for children are also provided. Mentors are paired with middle school and high school age youth.
Free childcare is provided in the evenings so parents have a safe and secure environment to place their children while they are
attending classes or programs at The Center for Family Resources.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Community Development encompasses both the Volunteer Program and Community
Leadership Development. The Community Leadership Development Program trains community residents to be proactive in
identifying and solving problems in their community. In turn, the participants bring meaningful changes to their communities by
building local capacity and working positively with their local government.
The Center for Family Resources coordinates a 12-week series of workshops, based on the curriculum developed by the
University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership. The participants range in age from youth to senior citizens,
working together to accomplish resolutions for community issues and improvements in their local environment.
The Center for Family Resources graduated 37 Cobb County citizens from the CLD Program in 2003, involving three large
communities. One of the graduates from our 2002 program has become a City Councilman.
FOCUS ON FAMILIES: Encourage personal growth and development Promote emotional and economic self-sufficiency
Provide responsible stewardship of resources Guided by strong, positive, ethics and honesty
MINISTRIES
MINISTRIES UNITED FOR SERVICE AND TRAINING, INC.
For millions of Americans, every day is a bitter struggle to survive with the least. They are
America's poor, left behind on the road to prosperity. MUST Ministries has created this site to
raise awareness about poverty and its causes and to help close the borders of the lost and
forgotten in Metro Atlanta.
Services available through MUST Ministries:
Clothing The Basics of Life
Financial Assistance The Basics of Life
Food
The Basics of Life
Health Care Services The Basics of Life
Housing The Basics of Life
Managing the ABCs of Addiction,
Behaviors and Cash
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
MUST Outreach and Training Center
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Project Motivation
Breaking the
Cycle of Poverty
Birthday Kits Miscellaneous Services
Household Items Miscellaneous Services
Holiday Programs
Special Outreach & Holiday
Programs
MUST is a faith-based organization that for over 30 years has been dedicated to providing
services to persons in crisis while assisting such persons to maintain their dignity.
MUST services are open to anyone regardless of income, race, or religious beliefs.
MUST Cherokee MUST Marietta MUST Smyrna
141B W. Marietta St. 55 Elizabeth Church Rd 3240-S S. Cobb Drive
P. O. Box 1696 P. O. Box 1717 P. O. Box 248
Canton, GA 30114 Marietta, GA 30061 Smyrna, GA 30080
Ph 770-479-5397 Ph 770-427-9862 Ph 770-436-9514
Fx 770-479-4502 Fx 770-423-0446 Fx 770-438-0496
www.mustministries.org
SafePath Children's Advocacy Center
736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 600
Marietta, GA 30064
P: 770-801-3465 F: 770-801-3468 | email: [email protected]
Mission Statement
The mission of SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, Inc. is to reduce the trauma of child
victims and their non-offending caregivers by facilitating a comprehensive multi-disciplinary
team approach to intervention, investigation, treatment, and treatment of alleged child sexual and
severe physical abuse.
Description
SafePath is a private, non-profit 501 ©3 organization that offers a comprehensive approach to the
intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of alleged sexual and severe physical
abuse of children. SafePath provides a neutral, child friendly environment where professionals
can provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to allegations of child abuse.
SafePath offers the following services in a child-friendly, neutral environment:
- intervention and early initial assessment of the alleged child victims and non-
offending family members;
- joint child and family interviews in child-friendly, non-threatening environment;
- mental health evaluations, examinations, and therapy services;
- forensic evaluations, support, and educations;
- medical examinations and evaluation referrals of child sexual abuse / physical
abuse victims;
- group therapy for child victims and their non-offending caregivers;
- therapy for child victims during intervention and follow-up;
- notification of and assistance in filing out Crime Victim Compensation Claims;
- court assistance services for child victims and non-offending caregivers;
- expert testimony in the courts;
- screening and coordination of incoming cases including collection and
maintenance of appropriate data in a central location;
- training for those persons who provide direct services to child victims of abuse
including but not limited to professionals, staff, and volunteers.
To report suspected child abuse in Georgia call 911.
For additional support call 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-2-445-3736)
gacoalitio[email protected]
GEORGIA COALITON AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
3420 NORMAN BERRY DRIVE, SUITE 280
ATLANTA, GA 30354 / ph 404-209-0280
Georgia's Office of Child Advocate
3330 Northside Dr., Suite 100
Macon GA 31210
Phone 478-757-2661, 1-800-254-2064
FAX 478-757-2666
www.gachildadvocate.org
The Office of the Child Advocate for the Protection of Children was established by statute for
the purpose of assisting, protecting, and restoring the security of children whose well-being
is threatened. With the creation of the Office of the Child Advocate, Georgia became the
twelfth state to open an independent Ombudsman office designed to protect the rights of
children in state care and to monitor the agencies charged with protecting our children. The
office will provide independent oversight of persons, organizations, and agencies responsible
for providing services to or caring for children who are victims of child abuse and neglect, or
whose domestic situation requires intervention by the state. Our office will provide children
with an avenue through which to seek relief when their rights are violated by state officials
and agents entrusted with their protection and care. The rights, powers, and duties of the
Child Advocate are set forth in O.C.G.A. §§ 15-11-170 through 15-11-177.
It is our objective to promote a healthy and more efficient child protective services system
in Georgia. We will always advocate strongly for those changes needed to enhance the
protection of our children. With the dawn of the new millennium we have an opportunity for
all of Georgia's citizens to advocate for the children who need them. Together we can make
a difference and this office will strive to coordinate the actions of those who would seek
positive change within the protective services system.
The primary purpose of this office is to monitor and oversee DFCS' operations at both the
state and local levels. It is the mission of the office to ensure the adequate protection of
Georgia's children and to provide for an enhancement of the existing protective services
offered through DFCS. To achieve this end, our office will be available for complaints
relating to abused and neglected children at 1-800-254-2064 or by clicking on the following
link: www.gachildadvocate.org
The Office of the Child Advocate will strive to support communities in meeting the growing
needs of abused and neglected children. We must all work together to insure the safety and
well-being of Georgia's children for they truly do belong to each of us. I look forward to
working with the people, organizations and agencies that share the common goal of insuring
that our children are safe and free from abuse and neglect.
Mission Statement
The Office of the Child Advocate will promote the enhancement of the State's
existing protective services system to insure that our children are secure and free
from abuse and neglect.
Victim/Survivor Assistance
Bereaved families and injured victims may call MADD Georgia's victim assistance help-
line to reach trained victim advocates. MADD victim advocates provide emotional
support, free literature on victim issues, and guidance through the criminal justice system.
Public Awareness
Community awareness activities, such as MADD's Tie One On For Safety holiday
ribbon campaign and Designate a Driver campaign, are used to increase the
public's knowledge of the devastating consequences of impaired driving.
Prevent Underage Drinking
Through MADD programs, youth are educated on the dangers of underage drinking and
are helping to change a society that often accepts underage
drinking as a "rite of passage."
Enforcement
Through Court Monitoring, Law Enforcement Recognition and the support of sobriety
checkpoints, we are able to participate in the enforcement of laws
to protect citizens.
MADD Georgia State Office
100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 810
Atlanta, GA 30303-3070
Phone: (404) 223-3331
Toll Free: (888) 833-6033
Fax: (404) 223-0333
VIP Info: (404) 591-3195
Toll Free VIP Info: (877) 430-7596
E-Mail: stateoffice@maddga.org
http://www.maddga.org
1105 West Peachtree St NE
P.O. Box 7948, Station C
Atlanta, GA 30357-0948
Phone: 404-853-2844 (appointment line)
www.familiesfirst.org
NOTE: Call appointment line for convenient office locations
Our Vision: Strong Families and Healthy Communities.
Our Mission: To strengthen and preserve families in partnership with them and their
Communities.
Our Belief: Empowering families, children and communities to achieve their potential is the
most important work there is.
Families First offers individual and family counseling. We help young pregnant women continue
their education and reach independence and offer specialized foster care for children in need.
Families First provides support services for foster parents and helps people who want to adopt.
Our nurturing group homes for abused, neglected and abandoned children give them stability and
security. Homeless young mothers find assistance in our transitional housing.
Families First also assists families who are struggling with divorce, violence and visitation
issues. Our community programs encompass employee assistance counseling, after school
support and independent living skills.
Latin American Association
737 Roswell Street, Suite 203
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone 770-420-6556 / Fax 678-354-0500
www.latinamericanassoc.org
PROGRAMS: THE LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR LATINOS AS THEY STRIVE FOR SELF-
SUFFICIENCY AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE. SOME VISIT US BECAUSE
THEY WISH TO LEARN SPANISH OR ENGLISH; OTHERS BECAUSE THEY SEEK HELP
IN FINDING A JOB OR BUYING THEIR FIRST HOME. WHATEVER THE REASON, WE
WELCOME ALL AND INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BROAD RANGE OF
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
FAMILY: AT THE LAA WE BELIEVE THAT HEALTHY FAMILIES ARE THE BASIS
FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. FOR THIS REASON, OUR DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY
SERVICES IS EQUIPPED WITH PROFESSIONALS THAT GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO
HELP TO PROTECT THEIR CLIENTS’ INTERESTS, PROVIDE A HEALTHY
ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR FAMILIES, AND SECURE THEIR PATH TO SELF-
SUFFICIENCY.
General Services include emergency assistance with food, clothing, transportation, and
financial help, as well as information and references about social services.
Family programs
Program against domestic violence
Program for the protection of children
Program for Latino fathers
Building Strong Families
Program for the homeless
Program against domestic violence
For anyone who fall victim to domestic violence, this program exists to provide them with
social services, legal assistance, support groups, and counseling. They will find a safe and
stable environment with professionals who will offer them help to get out of their abusive
situation.
Raksha -- Raksha's mission is to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian
community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Guided by
values of consensus in decision-making, diversity in leadership, and the dignity and
worth of every individual, Raksha strives to empower and serve the South Asian
community.
About Raksha -- Raksha, meaning protection in several South Asian languages, is a
Georgia-based nonprofit organization for the South Asian Community. The community
includes people from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With
approximately 70,000 South Asians in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Raksha's mission
is to promote a stronger and healthier community through free and confidential direct
services, education and advocacy. Founded in 1995, Raksha addresses social issues
within our South Asian community such as family violence and divorce, as well as
issues concerning children, senior citizens and new immigrants.
Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians who may need a helping
hand.
Programs and Services
Raksha's general direct services include crisis intervention, information and referrals,
interpretation and translation, legal and general advocacy, individual and family counseling with
children and adults encompassing a variety of issues facing the South Asian community.
Raksha’s community outreach programs increase awareness around issues such as immigration,
the myth of the model minority, family violence, child sexual abuse, hate crimes, stalking, LGBT
issues, access to health care and workforce readiness within the South Asian community.
Raksha strives to promote cultural sensitivity and provides technical assistance on the unique
needs of South Asians to law enforcement agencies, social service agencies and health care
providers, among others.
Raksha, Inc.
P.O. Box 12337
Atlanta, Georgia 30355
toll free: (1 866) 725-7423 / (1 877) 672-5742
Office:(404) 876-0670 / Help Line: (404) 842-0725 / Fax: (404) 876-4525
Tapestri, Inc.
PMB 362
3939 Lavista Road, Suite E
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: (404) 299-2185
Fax: (770) 270-4184
Email: tapestri@tapestri.org
www.tapestri.org
Tapestri, Inc., Immigrant and Refugee Coalition Challenging Gender
Based Oppression, is dedicated to ending violence and oppression in
immigrant and refugee communities, using culturally competent and
appropriate methods. As advocates for immigrant and refugee families
affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and exploitation, we are
committed to using education, community organizing, direct services
and advocacy to effect change in the lives of these families.
Our name, "Tapestri," symbolizes the different threads of society
coming together to form a safe cover to protect its many colored
communities.
Services
* Information about and referrals to services available to battered immigrant women in metro
Atlanta area
*Multicultural Training
*Legal advocacy
*Services to victims of trafficking
*Technical Assistance
Phone: 770-677-9300
Fax: 770-677-9400
Address: 4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30338-6210
http://www.jfcs-atlanta.org
Email: [email protected]
Jewish Family & Career Services provides comprehensive programs and services that
strengthen the Jewish family in all of its contemporary forms and lifestyles. Jewish
Family & Career Services, a nonsectarian agency that recognizes its membership in
and interdependence with the broader Atlanta community, provides programs and
services to meet community needs.
JF & CS offers a variety of programs and services to Atlantans who are in need. We’re
committed to providing confidential and therapeutic counseling and other services and
support for individuals and families of all ages and needs....
Services include: Youth Services; Adult Services; Elderly Services; International Services;
Career Services; Disability Services; All Stages of Life Services.
Your Cobb County Tools for Living from JF&CS
JF&CS of East Cobb offers an array of programming and services: child, teen, couples
and family counseling; caregiver and bereavement support groups; career counseling
and coaching; adoption, pregnancy counseling and home study preparation; college
counseling; home health; community outreach; workshops and consultations.
The office is conveniently located at 1501 Johnson Ferry Road in the Johnson Square
office park just north of Upper Roswell Road.
For more information, please call the Cobb County office at 770.933.0081.
SAVA – Senior Adult Victims’ Advocate
SAVA Program
SAVA provides services for adults age 60+ who are v
ictims of abuse, neglect or
exploitation by serving as a liaison between victims, social service agencies
and
the court system. SAVA operates a toll-free elder abuse helpline to provide
telephone reassurance, assistance with court appearances and strategies to
address current issues and reduce the risk of further victimization.
SAVA Elder Abuse Helpline
Metro Atlanta: 404.657.5250
Statewide: 1.888.774.0152
SAVA Services include:
Assistance with filing for victim’s compensation, if eligible
Help navigating the complexities of the court system with
court accompaniment to victims as necessary
Regular telephone assurance and counseling for support
through the victimization
A strategist to help victims develop ways to reduce future
abuse and exploitation
The Division of Aging Services (DAS) administers this program through
the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Contact your local AAA for more
information.
LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Atlanta Regional Commission
40 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404.463.3100
Fax: 404.463.3264
Planning & Service Area
Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry,
Rockdale
http://www.dhr.georgia.gov
The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is the part of DHR
that investigates child abuse; finds foster homes for abused and neglected
children; helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet; assists
with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training;
and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help
troubled families.
SERVICES:
Adoption Services
The Adoption unit is now a part of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS).
Child Abuse & Neglect
Child Protection Services investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and provides services to protect the child and strengthen the family.
Emergency Food Assistance
A federal program that helps supplement the diets of low income persons in Georgia.
Energy Assistance
Energy Assistance for low-income families.
Food Stamps
Food stamps supplement the food budget for eligible families.
Food Stamps - En Español
Foster Care
Foster care is provided for children whose families cannot care for them.
Medicaid
Information on the Right From the Start Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids programs.
Refugee Resettlement
A federally funded program that provides assistance to refugees.
Secret Santa Program
The Foster Care Secret Santa program distributes gifts to Foster Care children during the Christams Holiday season.
Subsidized Child Care
Helps Georgia families pay for early childhood and school age care programs.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or welfare, is cash assistance for p
oor children and their caretakers.
Cobb County DFCS
325 Fairground Street, SE
Marietta, GA 30060-2355
Ph 770-528-5000
Boa Board of Pardons and Paroles
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Office of Victim Services
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles has been long recognized for its leadership role in the
advocacy of victims 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.
Parole wants input from victims
As the State’s executive clemency agency, the Parole Board believes it can carry out its functions
effectively only by gathering comprehensive information on offenders, including the impact of
their actions on victims and the community. The Board’s Office of Victim Services works with
victims or their families to answer their questions about parole, to ensure their views and
concerns reach Board Members prior to their parole decision, and to keep them notified of
activity on their case. Most importantly, Parole’s victim Services continually strive to make
victims feel welcomed in the parole process.
Contact The Office of Victim via e-mail ([email protected]).
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Office of Victim Services
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE
Balcony Level, East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
PH 404-656-6668
FX 404-654-6377
Toll Free 1/800-593-9474
http://www.pap.state.ga.us
Sex Offender Registry
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 42-1-12, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is the
central repository for Georgia's Violent Sexual Offender Registry. This registry holds
information pertaining to sex offenders who have been released from prison, placed on
probation, parole, or supervised release after July 1, 1996.
Please visit the Sex Offender Registry Website at www.state.ga.us/gbi/sorsch.cgi for more
detailed information about the sex offender registry.
* SAMPLE *
Sexual Offender Search Form
This data was last updated on 11/29/2006
Note : This is a special Search Form. You may perform a partial search for Last Name, First
Name,Street name or City. You must enter at least First one character for a partial search.
Example: To search for John Smith you can enter the first name (JOHN) or part of the first name
(JO) or you can enter the last name (SMITH)or part of the last name (SM).
First Name:
Last Name:
Street Name:
City:
Zip Code:
County:
Gender:
Male
Female
All
Incarcerate
d:
Yes
No
All
National Crime Victim Bar Association
2000 M Street NW, Suite 480
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: 800-FYI-CALL
fax: 202-467-8701
email: [email protected]
www.ncvc.org/vb
Information for Victims
Any Crime Victim May Be Able to File A Civil Lawsuit
Against A Perpetrator Or
Other Responsible Party
Regardless of the outcome of the
criminal prosecution, or even if
there was no prosecution, crime
victims can file civil lawsuits against
offenders and other responsible
parties. Unlike the criminal justice
process, the civil justice system
does not attempt to determine an
offender's guilt or innocence.
Offenders are also not put in prison.
Rather, civil courts attempt to
ascertain whether an offender or a
third party is liable for the injuries
sustained as a result of the crime. If
defendants are found civilly liable,
courts may order them to pay monetary damages to victims. While money awarded
in civil lawsuits can never fully compensate a victim for the trauma of victimization
or the loss of a loved one, it can be a valuable resource to help crime victims
rebuild their lives. Moreover, the exposure to civil liability is a powerful incentive for
landlords, businessmen, and other proprietors to enact the security measures
necessary to prevent future victimizations.
Civil Justice for
Victims of Crime
This easy-to-read booklet is
designed to give crime victims
and those who work with
victims a basic understanding
of the civil justice system and
to make them aware of the
civil justice option.
You can access the booklet for
free on-line (Free PDF reader
required).
The Cobb County Community Services Board and the Douglas County
Community Services Board are public agencies created by state law to
provide mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse
services. The service areas are Cobb, Douglas, and Cherokee Counties, Georgia. The
agency provides support to over 14,000 people annually. The majority of funds utilized
to provide services are generated through a contract with the State of Georgia,
Medicaid and Medicare revenue, Cobb County, Douglas County, Vocational
Rehabilitation, grants, private pay and donations .
The agency's goals include: consumer preference; work initiatives; and the expansion of
the availability and access to natural community supports through the reduction of
stigma. Our programs are CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities) accredited. The Cobb County Community Services Board and the Douglas
County Community Services Board are national Best Practice providers as exemplified
in the following demonstration grants funded through the US Department of Labor,
Office of Disability Employment Policy: Customized Employment, WorkForce Action,
Training and Technical, and Assistance to Providers.
Philosophy of Care:
To maximize customer satisfaction
and consumer outcomes through
respectful, evidence-based
treatment and interventions, with
responsible use of resources.
Core Values:
Our Success will occur through constant
mindfulness of our Philosophy of Care and the
following values:
Importance of Community
Customer driven care and supports
Individual empowerment
Administrative Offices
3830 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: 770-429-5000
www.cobbcsb.com
Launched in June 1997, United Way 211 is the nation's first 3-digit telephone dedicated to
community life.
Today, nearly 300,000 people a year dial 2-1-1 when they need help or want to help others. The
service is free, confidential, bilingual (English and Spanish), and available 24 hours a day.
2-1-1 links callers to counseling, job training, substance or domestic abuse and more. 211 also
enable callers to find volunteering opportunities and ways to donate household and office items.
To speak to a trained specialist, dial 2-1-1 (or 404.614.1000), search the online database or ask a
specialist online.
211 call center reports - These reports detail the types of calls our 211 call center receives on a
monthly basis.
Mission
To mobilize the caring power of our community to help one another by making lasting
improvements on human care issues.
Vision
United Way helps people from every part of our community work together on important human
care issues. It is committed to making lasting improvements on those issues. It works to
strengthen the everyday support systems of community life – how individuals, families and
neighborhoods work to support one another – and is prepared to assist people when those
systems alone are not sufficient.
Values
We Value:
All members of our community
Working on the issues most important to our community
Approaching all work with an objective and open point of view
Achieving measurable, lasting impact
An asset
-based approach to building communities
Civic action in neighborhoods and communities
All contributions that people and organizations make to strengthen communities
Volunteers, donors, partners and our employees
Integrity and efficient use of resources
Accountability and t
ransparency
Commitment to Diversity
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks to maximize our external and internal contributions by
valuing, utilizing and recognizing everyone's unique potential in order to more fully achieve the
goal of building a safer and stronger community.
Caminar Latino , Inc.
P.O. Box 48623
Doraville, GA 30362
Info Line: 404-651-1375
http://www.caminarlatino.org/
Caminar Latino is a certified domestic violence intervention program, whose mission
is to provide transformative educational groups for the entire family, and to
create equality, justice, participation, and peace through the acquisition of critical
consciousness of individuals and communities, regarding domestic violence as human
rights issue and a social malaise, and operating within the Latino cultural
perspective.
The first domestic violence intervention program in the State of Georgia for
Latino Families.
SERVICES:
Women's Program
* Support and reflection groups
* Court accompaniment
* Assistance with Temporary Protective Orders
* Access to shelters, legal services & counseling services
* Interpretation
Children's Program
* Sharing groups for adolescents
and children 4-12 years old
* Playgroup for infants and toddlers
* Individual counseling
* Liaison with schools and juvenile
courts
* Tutoring
Men's Program
* 24-session family violence intervention
program certified by the State of Georgia that includes:
* Educational & critical consciousness groups about domestic violence
* Substance abuse education group
Catholic Charities (formerly Catholic Social Services)
680 W. Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
PH 404-881-6571
http://www.catholiccharitiesatlanta.org/
Catholic Charities Atlanta
Service Programs & Ministries
Community Outreach Centers
Emergency Assistance Program
Immigration Services
Migration & Refugee Services
Parish & Social Justice Ministry
Pregnancy, Parenting, & Adoption Services
Village of St. Joseph Counseling Services
Village of St. Joseph Counseling Services: Phone: 404.321.2900
The Village of St. Joseph Counseling Services offers individual, couples, family, children, adolescent and
group counseling provided by highly qualified, professional counselors.
Problems that are routinely addressed and resolved include marital and family conflict, adolescent issues,
depression, anxiety and stress as well as the difficulties that are encountered in different life stages.
Workshops: Seminars and presentations are arranged for interested groups. Programs
offered include:
Parent education
Couples communication
Support groups for singles
Acculturation groups
School outreach
Substance abuse groups
Immigration Services: New clients: 404.885.7461 / Current clients and general information:
404.885.7454
Our office provides low cost legal representation in front of the United States Immigration
Services and the Board of Immigration Appeals. We deal with immigration related areas such as
family based petitions, asylum, work permits, naturalization and immigration relief for abused
spouses of legal permanent residents and U.S. citizens, as well as many other areas of
immigration law.
Victim's Compensation
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council administers the Georgia Crime Victims
Compensation Program, which helps victims and their families through the
emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the monetary impact placed
upon them by providing financial benefits for expenses such as medical bills, loss of
earnings, funeral expenses, mental health counseling, and crime scene clean-up.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You are physically injured as a result of a violent crime
You personally witnessed or were threatened with a violent crime
You were hurt helping a victim of a violent crime
You are the parent or guardian of a person killed or injured as a result of a crime
You are a dependent of a homicide victim who relied on the victim for support
You did not provoke or consent to the events that led up to the crime
ELIGIBILITY TIMELINES
The victim/witness must have reported the crime to the proper authorities within 72
hours of the crime, unless good cause is shown
The victim/witness must file an application within 1 year of the crime unless good
cause shown (Please Note: A claim submitted 3 years after the victimization cannot be
considered)
CATEGORICAL CAPS (FOR COVERED EXPENSES)
Medical/Dental Expenses - up to $15,000
Counseling Expenses - up to $3,000
Funeral Expenses - up to $6,000
Economic Support / Loss of Support - up to $10,000
Crime Scene Clean-Up - up to $1,500
Bereavement Assistance (call with questions)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL
104 MARIETTA STREET, SUITE 440
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-2743
PHONE: 404.657.1956 / TOLL FREE: 877.231.6590
FAX: 404.657.1957
VICTIM SERVICES
PHONE: 404.657.2222
http://cjcc.georgia.gov/
CVCP is not an entitlement program, only those who meet all of the eligibility requirements
will be approved. The above shows the maximum amounts that an eligible claimant may
qualify for in each benefit category, the maximum program amount is $25,000 per victim.
DISCLAIMER: The information listed above only outlines some of the eligibility requirements
for the program. There may be other factors that are not mentioned in this document that
factor into our eligibility determination. If you have any questions, please call the Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council at (404) 657-2222 or (800) 547-0060.
Legal Aid of Cobb County
30 South Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090
(770) 528-2565
http://www.atlantalegalaid.org
Legal Aid of Cobb County is a branch of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, which provides free
civil (non-criminal) legal services to very low-income people living in Cobb County. We also
help low-income groups when the members have the same legal problem.
Eligibility depends on household income and the type of legal problem. Cobb County Legal
Aid’s services include legal representation and brief services, instruction in self-help, legal
advice and referrals.
We can make special arrangements for persons with disabilities and do home visits for the
homebound. We have a TDD number for the hearing impaired, and use the Georgia Relay
Center.
If you are a Cobb County resident, please apply to our office for general assistance.
AREAS OF ASSISTANCE
Cobb Legal Aid provides legal services for many types of cases including:
GOVERNMENT BENEFITS
Social Security, Unemployment, SSI, TANF, Food Stamps
CONSUMER LAW
Collection, Bankruptcy, Contracts & Warranties, Loan Problems
FAMILY LAW & DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Spouse Abuse, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Child Support & Alimony
EDUCATION
Student Rights, IEPs, Student Loan Problems
HOUSING
Private Landlord/Tenant, Federal Subsidized Housing and Other Public Housing,
Homeowner and Real Property
HEALTH
Medicaid, Medicare
EMPLOYMENT
Wage Claims, Job Discrimination
WHEN YOU CALL LEGAL AID...
When you call or visit Legal Aid, you will speak with an intake receptionist. The receptionist
will ask you questions about your income, the number of people in your family and your
case. If your case meets all of our guidelines, you will speak with a screening attorney.
As a victim of crime, you may be in need of additional services or information. The following
list details a few of the services available in the Cobb Community:
Assistance to families in need: past due rent, utilities, prescriptions, food, clothing, etc.
Cobb Family Resources
770-428-2601
Must Ministries
770-427-9862
Salvation Army
770-724-1652
Storehouse Ministries
770-428-8410
Sweetwater Valley Camp
(Austell, Clarkdale, Mableton, & Powder
Springs Communities)
770-819-0662
Traveler’s Aid
(for new residents of Cobb – within 3
months)
770-428-1883
Court / Legal
Resources
Cobb County Jail
(for bail/bond information)
770-499-4255
770
-
499
-
4600 (general info)
Cobb Magistrate Court
770-528-8900
Dept. of Corrections and Parole Board
Victim Services
404-651-6668
District Attorney – Victim Witness (for
victims of felony crimes)
770-528-3047 (main)
770
-
528
-
2252 (Juvenile Court)
GA Law Center for the Homeless
404-681-0680
Legal Aid of Cobb County
770-528-2565
Probation
770-528-6620
Protective Order Office
770-528-8024
Solicitor General – Victim Witness (for
victims of misdem
eanor crimes)
770-528-8500
Specialized
Services/Resources
Crime Victims’ Advocacy Council
(homicide support groups)
770-333-9254
Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund
(assistance with crime related expenses)
404-657-2222
Domestic Violence Statewide Hotline
1-800-33-HAVEN
Latin American Association
404-638-1800
Mother’s Against Drunk Driving
1-888-833-6033
RAKSHA, Inc.
404-842-0725
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center (for
sexually and physically abused children)
770-801-3465
Livesafe Resources, Inc. (Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault Services)
770-427-3390
Community Resources
Cobb Community Transit
770
-
427
-
4444
Cobb County Health Dept.
770-514-2300
Cobb/Douglas Mental Health - Access
Center
770-422-0202
Department of Family & Children’s Services
770-528-5000
GA Department of Labor
770-528-6100
CobbWorks! Workforce Development
Center
770-528-4300
Senior Services
770-528-5355
Social Security Office
800-772-1213
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