Georgia Commission on Family Violence

What Georgia Commission on Family Violence does

The Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV) is a state government agency established under O.C.G.A. 19-13-30 to coordinate Georgia's statewide response to family violence. The commission operates a portfolio of programs including Family Violence Intervention Programs (FVIP) for court-ordered participants, a network of 159 Family Violence Task Forces covering all 159 Georgia counties, a Family Violence Fatality Review, Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide, and a Law Enforcement Education Program. It also publishes judicial and law enforcement resources such as the Domestic Violence Benchbook, Georgia Domestic Violence Courts Best Practices, Protective Order Registry, State Plan for Ending Family Violence, and Strangulation Assault Training.

The commission's service delivery relies on certified FVIP providers across the state, two 24/7 hotlines (Georgia 1-800-33-HAVEN and National 1-800-799-SAFE), and the GCFV Portal (gcfvapps.dcs.ga.gov), which handles certification, training enrollment, and compliance monitoring. GCFV's primary constituents are domestic violence survivors, Georgia courts and law enforcement agencies, and certified service providers. Underlying technology is limited to standard government web infrastructure powered by the State of Georgia's GovHub platform; there is no proprietary technology stack, AI capability, or commercial software product. Strategic partnerships with the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, GCADV, Raksha Inc., Georgia Legal Services, the National Network to End Domestic Violence, and the U.S. Department of Justice support GCFV's mission.

GCFV is funded entirely through Georgia state appropriations and tax revenues; it generates no commercial revenue and offers all services free of charge. With a small core staff of 5 employees (a chair and administrative support), the commission functions as a coordinating and certification authority rather than a direct service provider, with execution carried out by the certified nonprofit and government partner network. The commission's convening role is demonstrated by the 31st annual statewide conference held in 2025 on Jekyll Island.

Name

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Legal name

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Website

https://gcfv.georgia.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Georgia Commission on Family Violence is a state agency under O.C.G.A. 19-13-30 that coordinates Georgia's response to domestic violence through 159 task forces, certified Family Violence Intervention Programs, fatality review, law enforcement training, and survivor support resources statewide.

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Product category

Government Family Violence Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Family violence prevention
• Domestic violence intervention
• Batterer intervention programs
• Victim support services
• Law enforcement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: As a Georgia state government commission, GCFV is funded through state appropriations and tax revenues. The commission does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgia Commission on Family Violence is a state government agency that coordinates Georgia's response to family and domestic violence through statewide programs including the Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) for court-mandated batterers, Family Violence Task Forces, Family Violence Fatality Review, Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide (SSMS), Law Enforcement Education, and certification of batterer intervention providers. Services are delivered free of charge via a hotline, certified provider network, and online portal.

Product overview

The Georgia Commission on Family Violence operates as a state government agency providing a coordinated community response to family violence through multiple interconnected programs and resources. The core offerings include Family Violence Intervention Programs (FVIP) for court-ordered intervention, Family Violence Task Forces for local coordination, Family Violence Fatality Review for prevention analysis, Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide (SSMS), and Law Enforcement Education Program. These are supported by the GCFV Portal for program management, along with resources like the Domestic Violence Benchbook, Georgia Domestic Violence Courts Best Practices, Protective Order Registry, State Plan for Ending Family Violence, and Strangulation Assault Training. The portfolio functions as a comprehensive ecosystem of prevention, intervention, and support services rather than a single product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) A statewide court-mandated batterer intervention program delivered through GCFV-certified providers, designed for adults in Georgia who have been court-ordered to participate following a family violence conviction.
• Family Violence Task Forces County-level multi-disciplinary task forces coordinated by GCFV that bring together law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, and service providers to coordinate local family violence response.
• Family Violence Fatality Review A systematic review process examining family violence-related fatalities in Georgia to identify systemic gaps, recommend prevention strategies, and inform statewide policy.
• Support for Survivors of Murder-Suicide (SSMS) A specialized support program providing outreach and resources to family members, loved ones, and communities affected by murder-suicide incidents in Georgia.
• Law Enforcement Education Program A training program for Georgia law enforcement officers covering domestic violence response, lethality assessment, evidence collection, and victim-centered practices.
• GCFV Portal and Provider Certification Online portal and certification process through which batterer intervention providers in Georgia apply for and maintain GCFV certification, enabling them to receive court-ordered FVIP participants.
• Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline A 24-hour statewide toll-free crisis hotline (1-800-33-HAVEN) that provides confidential support, safety planning, and resource referrals for Georgians affected by domestic violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31st Annual Statewide Conference demonstrates sustained leadership and coordination efforts

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025GCADV is a key partner in Georgia's domestic violence prevention ecosystem. GCFV works closely with GCADV on policy initiatives and survivor advocacy. Karimah Dillard, GCADV's Director of Policy, received GCFV's Moving the Work Forward Award in 2025 for her legislative and policy work including creation of the state's first Address Confidentiality Program.
• Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of GeorgiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025GCFV partners with the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council on training initiatives for prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates. Sharla Jackson, Director of the DV and Sexual Assault Resource Program at PAC, received GCFV's Moving the Work Forward Award for creating the Georgia Anti-Stalking Workgroup (recognized nationally by DOJ) and the Court School for Advocates program.
• Raksha Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Raksha Inc. is a domestic violence advocacy organization serving South Asian communities. Referenced as a community partner in the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council's collaborative work to strengthen the response to domestic violence across Georgia.
• Georgia Legal ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Georgia Legal Services provides civil legal aid to domestic violence survivors. Referenced as a community partner working with the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council and other organizations to strengthen the response to domestic violence across Georgia.
• U.S. Department of JusticemajorOthers · 26 August 2025The DOJ recognized the Georgia Anti-Stalking Workgroup (created by PAC under GCFV's collaborative framework) as a national model. This recognition establishes best practices for statewide stalking response that other states can replicate.
• National Network to End Domestic ViolencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Karimah Dillard, award recipient, serves as Chair of the Public Policy Committee for the National Network to End Domestic Violence. GCFV maintains connections to national standards and best practices through this partnership.
• National Prevention CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Karimah Dillard, award recipient, serves on the National Prevention Council where she collaborates with advocates nationwide to shape comprehensive prevention strategy. GCFV benefits from national-level policy alignment.
• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Sharla Jackson, award recipient, serves on the EVAWI board, providing GCFV with connections to international best practices in domestic violence prevention and prosecution training.
• Georgia Crime Victims' Compensation BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2025Sharla Jackson, award recipient, serves on the Georgia Crime Victims' Compensation Board, connecting GCFV's work with victim compensation resources and support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI): International organization training professionals on violence against women, with board connections to GCFV's award recipients. Comparable in providing best-practice training resources for law enforcement and prosecutors responding to domestic violence.
• AEquitas: National resource center providing prosecution-based training and resources on violence against women. Comparable in serving prosecutors and law enforcement training function, complementary to GCFV's law enforcement education program.

Direct peers

• Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV): State-level nonprofit coalition in Georgia that partners closely with GCFV on policy and survivor advocacy. Operates in the same ecosystem with overlapping service provider network and survivor support programs.
• New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence: New York state government office coordinating domestic violence prevention policy and resources. Most structurally analogous peer to GCFV as a state-government entity with similar mandate to coordinate state-level response.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Statewide coalition in Ohio providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy on domestic violence. Comparable in training-focused service delivery and state-coordination role.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition providing training, resources, and advocacy on domestic violence in Pennsylvania. Comparable in scope, statewide coordination function, and relationship with certified service providers.
• Texas Council on Family Violence: Statewide coalition coordinating family violence prevention and intervention in Texas. Directly comparable to GCFV in mandate, services offered (hotlines, training, advocacy), and role as a centralized coordinating body for a single state.

Broad incumbents

• FUTURES Without Violence: National nonprofit providing education, training, and advocacy to address domestic violence, particularly through health care and judicial systems. Comparable in policy/training function but operates nationally rather than at the state level.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: National 24/7 hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) that GCFV directly references and connects Georgia survivors to. Operates at national scale with similar crisis-intervention mission and resource-and-referral model.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National social justice organization dedicated to creating a society free from domestic violence. Comparable in mission scope but operates federally rather than at a state-coordination level, serving as the national umbrella above state-level entities like GCFV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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