Every victim of domestic violence is entitled to receive protection and support provided by the State.
Georgian law provides that the victims of domestic violence should be protected and that perpetrators should be held accountable for their actions. Immediate help should be available to someone in danger and structural assistance and legal help should be provided for victims to change their situation. Victims of domestic violence also have the right to a restraining order enforced by police and a court decision on temporary protection.
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Currently, the following mechanisms and services are available and functioning in Georgia against women and domestic violence:
- If you believe that your or someone else’s safety, health or life is endangered, you should call the police on 112. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- 112's mobile application with integrated chat function and SOS button
- You may also call a state provided emergency assistance line for victims and witnesses of crime on 116 006 (provides information in eight different languages)
About this section
This section of the Guide will explain the types of emergency, as well as structural support services, which are available to victims of domestic violence, further.