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COUNTY MAP


Below is the state map presented by counties. Click on a county to find information about available VictimsVoice Partner Members.

Anderson Bedford Benton Bledsoe Blount Bradley Campbell Cannon Carroll Carter Cheatham Chester Claiborne Clay Cocke Coffee Crockett Cumberland Davidson Decatur DeKalb Dickson Dyer Fayette Fentress Franklin Gibson Giles Grainger Greene Grundy Hamblen Hamilton Hancock Hardeman Hardin Hawkins Haywood Henderson Henry Hickman Houston Humphreys Jackson Jefferson Johnson Knox Lake Lauderdale Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Loudon Macon Madison Marion Marshall Maury McMinn McNairy Meigs Monroe Montgomery Moore Morgan Obion Overton Perry Pickett Polk Putnam Rhea Roane Robertson Rutherford Scott Sequatchie Sevier Shelby Smith Stewart Sullivan Sumner Tipton Trousdale Unicoi Union VanBuren Warren Washington Wayne Weakley White williamson Wilson

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The VictimsVoice Partners below will provide a 1-year license for the VictimsVoice tool at no cost. Click their links for information on their area of specialty, location, and how to best reach out to them.

VictimsVoice Partner Members - Tennessee

Center of Hope

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Center of Hope is a refuge of peaceful existence providing innovative and compassionate direct advocacy, emergency shelter, and residential services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, and human...

Clarksville Area Urban Ministries SafeHouse

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SafeHouse Program

Clarksville Area Urban Ministries’ SafeHouse program provides inclusive and trauma-informed advocacy services to Survivors of domestic violence and their minor children. Services are available to anyone victimized by...

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STATE LAWS & POLICIES


Below are policies and laws that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

What are “Rules of Evidence” and why does it matter?

State Rules of Evidence are the rules that tell the state courts what evidence may be considered admissible and what may not. Generally speaking, it is the state legislature that creates these rules.

What is the “Victims’ Bill Of Rights” and why does it matter?

A crime victim has the following rights under 42 U.S.C. § 10606(b):

  • The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender.
  • The right to be notified of court proceedings.
  • The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
  • The right to confer with [an] attorney for the Government in the case.
  • The right to restitution.
  • The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Below are laws and policies that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: TN

TENNESSEE allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt...
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: TN

Hands holding phones that spell, "Can I Record?"TENNESSEE is considered a One-Party Consent State , in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission.

BUT...

There are circumstances and spaces that can...


*Information in the "Policy" section does not constitute as legal advice. Please consult an attorney for any and all legal advice.
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