Tennessee observes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, as declared by Governor Bill Lee. The 2024 TBI Crime in Tennessee Report shows that 60,495 domestic violence cases were reported in the state last year, according to the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.
The Office of Criminal Justice Programs is using state and federal funds to support local services for people affected by domestic violence. Tennessee has 105 grants providing counseling, shelter, and court advocacy. There are also 13 Family Justice Centers in the state, including in Davidson, Hamilton, and Sullivan counties, which help victims access coordinated support and services, as reported by the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.
OCJP Director Jennifer Brinkman said, “Every day, Tennessee’s domestic violence shelters and Family Justice Centers offer safety and essential resources to survivors across the state,” and added, "It is the dedication of advocates in these programs that makes a difference—guiding victims toward safety, healing, and hope." She noted the importance of these programs in helping victims of domestic violence. Tennesseans in need of immediate assistance can call the 24-hour statewide hotline at 1-800-356-6767, as stated by the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration.
