You don't have to face this alone.
Helping survivors of crime find safety, support, and a path forward.
Atlanta Victim Assistance (AVA) is a nonprofit organization that has served victims of crime since 1984. In close collaboration with the Atlanta Police Department and other partners, AVA provides compassionate support and resources to victims throughout Atlanta.
Transforming Victims to Victors
Who We Serve
Our trained advocates provide compassionate support, guidance, and connections to resources for victims and families affected by crime.
Aggravated Assault
A violent attack, such as shootings, stabbings, or strangulation.
Domestic Violence
Physical violence, sexual assault, stalking, or emotional abuse between spouses, partners, or family members.
Gun Violence
Being threatened, shot at, or shot with a firearm.
Human Trafficking
Using force, fraud, or coercion to illegally control and exploit people for profit.
Identity Theft
Someone using your personal information without permission to commit fraud, get loans, or avoid the law.
Physical harm, neglect, sexual abuse, or exploitation of a child.
Child Abuse
Physical, sexual, emotional harm, or neglect of an elderly or disabled adult.
Elder Abuse
Homicide
The unlawful killing of another person, including murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide.
Sexual Assault
Any nonconsensual sexual act, including rape, sodomy, and fondling.
culturally responsive, victim-centered
Our Programs & Services
Our programs and services allow AVA to serve domestic violence survivors, children and youth witnesses of violence, survivors of a loved one’s homicide, sexual assault survivors, and many other Atlanta residents affected by crime.
Law Enforcement Advocacy Program (LEAP)
We work closely with the Atlanta Police Department (APD) within all six zone precincts and several special crime units. Our trained advocates accompany law enforcement officers to respond to victims at crime scenes and those who call the agency service line.
Safety 1st
In collaboration with the Atlanta Public School System and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, we have onsite advocates at Maynard Jackson and Carver STEAM high schools, and in Luther J. Price middle school, who offer support services and violence prevention programs for students and their families/caregivers.
Court Advocate Program
AVA partners with the Atlanta Municipal Court and the Office of the City Solicitor for the Court Advocacy Program, which provides on-site court advocates to assist victims of crime whose cases are assigned to the Atlanta Municipal Court.
Resources for Healing & Recovery
Specialized services and resources, including protective order assistance, homicide support, community outreach, emergency essentials, and more.
What's Happening at AVA
Featured Resources & Events
Explore current programs, events, support groups, and other opportunities to connect with AVA and our mission.
Attend a Homicide Support Group
Register for AVA’s 5K
Read our Latest News
Support AVA’s Mission
NAVIGATE THE AFTERMATH OF A CRIME
Explore "The Path Forward" Video Series
A series of 14 short videos designed to help you understand what to expect after experiencing a crime — from the moment a 911 call is made through navigating the criminal justice system.
additional support
Trusted Resources
These additional resources can help connect you with support for domestic violence, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal assistance, protective orders, and other needs. If you are in immediate danger or need emergency assistance, please call 911.
United way
Shelter and other emergency needs.
LiveSafe resources
Domestic violence and sexual assault support.
safe families office
Domestic violence legal and social work assistance.
Phone directory
Atlanta Police Department
Request Secure Contact
Your data is kept safe, highly secure, and strictly confidential. Our certified advocates will follow up via your indicated safe method.
STANDING WITH SURVIVORS SINCE 1984
Our Impact
These numbers reflect the reach of AVA's services and the lives touched through our work.
AVA has served
Since 1984
In 2025
People turned to AVA for help
support provided
Service interactions with victims and survivors in 2025
Coordinated, survivor-centered responses
Partners
Our unique and integrated partnerships with the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Atlanta Public Schools (APS), Atlanta Municipal Court, and more enable individuals and families to receive critical services as soon as possible in the aftermath of a crime.
Atlanta Police Department
