Marsy's Law for Georgia

08/31/2026

Atlanta was filled with soccer fans during the World Cup, and behind the scenes, jails were filling up with human traffickers.

More than 150 trafficking arrests were made in the city during Operation Red Card. Officials rescued 54 victims during the operation and Georgia advocacy groups are assisting those seeking help in recovering.

Law enforcement arrested 153 suspects and rescued dozens of victims during human trafficking stings tied to the Atlanta World Cup.

08/27/2026

If you are in need of a protective order, view this instructional video from Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. on the requirements for getting an Order of Protection in Georgia. Your safety and peace of mind is worth it.

If you are a victim of dating violence, family violence, or stalkin...

08/25/2026

Managed by Marsy's Law advisory board member Christine Scartz, The Jane W. Wilson Family Justice Clinic is a part of the The University of Georgia School of Law providing northeast Georgia survivors of domestic violence and stalking with direct representation, legal advice and resource referrals.

The Family Justice Clinic provides survivors of domestic violence and stalking with direct representation as well as legal advice and resource referrals. The Family Justice Clinic works cooperatively with courts, the prosecution and criminal defense bars, social service agencies, private attorneys a...

08/21/2026

Many resources are available for victims of violent crimes to find assistance. The Crime Victims Advocacy Council is a 35-year-old nonprofit that offers free services to Georgia crime victims from a 24-hour hotline to support groups to assisting with victim impact statements and more.

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08/19/2026

A Cherokee County woman bravely shared her story when reading her victim impact statement during her attacker's sentencing.

Tera Westbrook met a potential cleaning client when she was stabbed with a screwdriver and sexually assaulted. Despite feeling panicky and terrified, Westbrook hopes that by speaking out, other survivors will feel empowered to move forward.

A woman is opening up about her survival after a horrific attack last April during what was supposed to be a routine house cleaning walk-through.

08/17/2026

The Georgia Family Justice Center Act (HB 1283) allowing communities to create Family Justice Centers, was passed by the legislature and became effective on July 1, 2026.

Under the bill, FJCs, which coordinate multi agency victim services and resources in one location, can be operated by a nonprofit organization designated by a county or municipality or nonprofit certified as a victim services agency by the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

On the final day of this year’s legislative session, the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1283, bipartisan legislation allowing

08/13/2026

Georgia State University is leading a study to better understand the roles of alcohol misuse and peer influence in the reports of sexual assault among Marines. The five-year study is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for up to $3.5M.

08/11/2026

A Gwinnett County Officer was able to testify against his shooter following a shot that narrowly missed his spine more than four years ago.

More than four years ago, K9 Handler Neil Butler was shot and the bullet nearly hit his spine.

08/07/2026

Safe at Home is a new program launched by the Georgia Secretary of State to address confidentiality concerns while domestic abuse survivors rebuild their lives.

The program is designed to keep home addresses out of public records and helps with mail forwarding, address substitution and protected voter registration.

Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and stalking in Georgia now have a new way to protect where they live.

08/05/2026

Surviving and escaping domestic violence spurred this mom into helping others.

Happy Mama Happy Mini, Inc., founded by Nichelle Wilson, is a nonprofit that offers support for those facing or escaping domestic violence with therapy, financial resources, attorney services and more.

Nichelle Wilson owns Happy Mama Happy Mini, a nonprofit supporting those facing or escaping domestic violence. She and daughter Hannah Marie hosted their golf classic Monday.