What you should know: Domestic violence
Domestic violence occurs on all social and economic levels, regardless of race or ethnic background, employment or education, religion, marital status, physical ability, age or sexual orientation.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and other agencies:
- Each year more than 50,000 incidents of domestic violence are reported to Georgia law enforcement agencies.
- More than 50 percent of all women are battered by intimate partners at some time in their lives
- Battering is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States, more than rape, mugging or auto accidents combined.
- Nationally, 50 percent of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home.
- Between 15 and 25 percent of pregnant women are battered.
- 1 in 4 women and 1 out of 7 men have been victims of domestic violence.
- Every day, nearly 3 women in the United States are murdered by their intimate partners.
If you or a loved one is under threat of domestic violence. S.H.A.R.E house can help.
About Us
S.H.A.R.E House is a private, non-profit, 501c3 organization serving Paulding and Douglas Counties. Founded in 1990, S.H.A.R.E House is a place for transformation from living in violence and dependence into non violence and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to bring a sense of order and stability into the lives of women and children, and reduce future risks of victimization and displacement.
How Can You Help ?
If you see signs of domestic violence, say something. With help, it is possible to escape domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs to escape domestic violence, call us today:
Donate
- $10: provides medical supplies/prescriptions
- $50: buys perishable foods for 1 family for a week
- $100: provides supplies for a shelter for a week
- $250: provides water for a month for 30 people
- $500: provides power for a month for 30 people
Volunteer
To volunteer or donate please email or call:
- Has your spouse, partner, boyfriend, or "ex" ever hit, slapped, or threaten to harm you?
- Has this person threatened to harm or take your children?
- Does this person insult you or act jealous?
- Do you ever feel that this person is running your life, keeping you away from your family or friends, or preventing you from going to work or school?
- Does the person keep track of what you do, where you go, or who you talk to?
- Does the person destroy things you own or care about?
- Are you afraid of this person?
- Is it unsafe for you to go home?
If you answered
YES
To these questions, it's time to think about the
SAFETY
OF YOU AND
YOUR CHILDREN
WE CAN HELP!
S.H.A.R.E. House
- 24 Hour Crisis Line
- 24-Hour Emergency Shelter
- Counseling
- Support Groups
- Transitional Housing
- Domestic Violence Assessments
- Case Management
- Attorney Services
- Temporary Protective Orders
- Children's Program
- Teen Dating Violence Program
- Community Education
S.H.A.R.E. House Post Office Box 723
Douglasville, GA 30133
Paulding outreach office
Domestic violence can happen to
Anyone
And
It hurts
Everyone
For help call
24 hour crisis line
