Statistics & Resources

Georgia Statewide Statistics

A Growing Crisis Across Our State

Domestic violence continues to impact women across Georgia, with significant increases in reported incidents.

42,184 family-violence incidents were reported statewide in 2024 — a 12% increase from 2023.
70% of victims in these incidents were women.
In 2023, Georgia experienced 163 domestic violence–related deaths, including victims, bystanders, and perpetrators
80% of domestic violence deaths in Georgia involved a firearm.
In 2023 alone, Georgia agencies answered 118,600 crisis calls from survivors seeking help.
Nearly 4 out of 5 people killed in domestic violence incidents from 2018–2023 were women.

US National Statistics

The Reality for Women Across the U.S.

Domestic violence is widespread, affecting millions of women every year.

41% of women in the U.S. have experienced intimate partner physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking in their lifetime.
Each year, over 10 million people are physically abused by an intimate partner.
1 in 3 women experience stalking or fear-inducing harassment from an intimate partner.
The economic toll of intimate partner violence exceeds $8.3 billion annually.

Historically, women are most often harmed by someone they know — a partner, spouse, or trusted individual — making intervention and empowerment even more urgent.

Why These Numbers Matter to Us

Behind every statistic is a woman fighting to reclaim her life. Many are mothers. Many are daughters. All are survivors.

At Courage & Caliber, these realities drive our mission:

To bring visibility to domestic violence
To build a community centered on healing and empowerment
To provide survivor scholarships for self-defense shooting courses
To help women rebuild their confidence, safety, and strength

Every product purchased, every scholarship funded, and every shared story contributes to the movement of turning survival into empowerment.

Resources for Help

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Confidential, compassionate help is available 24 hours a day.

Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC)

📱 Call or text: 770-479-1703
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, legal assistance, and crisis support for survivors in Cherokee County.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Speak with someone today. Help is available.

🌐 Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ additional languages through interpretation services
⏰ Hours: 24/7, confidential support
📞 Call: 800-799-7233
💬 Text: BEGIN to 88788
💻 Chat: Available online at TheHotline.org