Legal rights & policy commitments
At POWER Atlanta, we provide free, confidential, trauma-informed support to individuals impacted by violence, exploitation, and systemic harm. Our services reflect the rights and protections granted to survivors under state and federal law—and our team is trained to help clients understand and exercise those rights safely.
LVAP
Certified
VICTIM
services
As a certified provider under Georgia’s Law Enforcement Victim Assistance Program (LVAP), we support survivors of crime with:
- Crisis response
- Emotional and systems advocacy
- Safety planning
- Help understanding victim compensation options
- Trauma-informed referrals to housing, health care, or legal aid
You do not have to file a police report to receive help. We meet you where you are—no pressure, no judgment.
Georgia Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force
As part of Georgia’s coordinated response to human trafficking, POWER Atlanta contributes survivor-centered insight, community outreach, and training—especially for youth, LGBTQ+ individuals, and system-impacted populations.
Know Your Rights as a Survivor
We guide survivors through the protections outlined in these key laws:
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
VAWA protects survivors of:
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault
- Dating violence
- Stalking
It ensures access to:
- Safe housing
- Protection orders
- Survivor advocacy
- Immigration-related options (with trusted legal partners)
Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)
TVPA protects survivors of sex and labor trafficking with:
- Access to safety services and housing
- Legal relief and protective pathways
- Confidential support, even without reporting to law enforcement
We provide education, outreach, and trusted legal referrals.
Georgia Survivor Justice Act (HB 582)
Survivors who were forced into criminalized behavior—such as during trafficking or abuse—can now request reduced or vacated sentences under Georgia law.
We help eligible individuals understand the process and connect to survivor-safe legal assistance.
Need
Help
Navigating?
We can help you:
- Understand your rights
- Create a safety plan
- Get connected to housing, health, or legal help
- Navigate police reports or court systems, only if you’re ready
- Access emotional support in a safe, respectful space
Visit us: 1024 Avon Ave SW, Atlanta, GA
Call our Resource Line: 404-301-9989
Email: [email protected]
Your Privacy Matters
All services are free and confidential.
We will never share your story without your written consent, unless required by law. You are in control of your information and your healing.
If you’re in danger, need someone to talk to, or are in emotional crisis, these 24/7 hotlines can help.
They are free, confidential, and open to anyone. POWER Atlanta does not operate these services but shares them as trusted resources for support.
They are free, confidential, and open to anyone. POWER Atlanta does not operate these services but shares them as trusted resources for support.
24/7 Crisis Hotlines
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
thehotline.org - National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) – 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
rainn.org - National Human Trafficking Hotline – 1-888-373-7888
humantraffickinghotline.org - Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-33-HAVEN
Statewide support and emergency shelter referrals - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress
988lifeline.org
