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Ankle monitors on accused violent offenders deactivated after program runs out of money
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TN Once Again Ranked As One of the Most Dangerous States for Women
The following is an excerpt from this featured story: "As has been the case for the last nine years, Tennessee is once again in the top ten states for women murdered by men, according to the The Violence Policy Center. Today, the organization released its annual...
Domestic Violence Continues to be a Major Problem in Memphis
Two years ago, Joshua Wicks was accused of trying to use a broom to attack his sister at their Oakhaven home. The victim went on to tell police Wicks did manage to grab her by her head, dragging her across the hallway. Police say Quintaurus Howard attacked his...
Domestic Violence Shelters Seeking Help
New data from the Memphis Police Department shows more than 11,000 people have been a victim of domestic violence this year as of August. But many of the people trying to help them say the city's shelters stay full, and they are putting up a fight for funding. Wanda...
At least 16 domestic violence arrests in Shelby County over holidays
Please see the following news clip as reported by WREG News Channel 3 in Memphis, TN. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, please reach out to us. We'll do whatever we can to provide you with the resources you need, whether it's through us...
“Second Chance”: #JaggedJustice Call for Cyntoia Brown
All of the following information was written by WOCN, Inc. We are one of the co-sponsors for this call and hope you will stand with us as we work in unison to in essence, give this young woman a second chance. Photo credit: WOCN, Inc. website. SEE BELOW HOW YOUR...
Taylor Swift Donates to RAINN
Taylor Swift recently donated to RAINN. She has also pledged to make donations to other organizations to help sexual assault victims to defend themselves. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network or RAINN, is the largest non-profit anti-sexual assault organization in...
3rd Annual Race Against Sexual Violence
On behalf of the MSDSV Council: Join the Memphis & Shelby County Domestic & Sexual Violence Council in Support of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. This is a great race for runners and walkers who want to support an important cause. Individuals and groups of...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The month of April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness month. The awareness ribbon color is teal. All month long, we plan to share news, local and national events, safety tips and resources. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides a...
Teens and Relationship Red Flags
As we continue to share information on Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, we ask you to please read this story entitled Area Teens Learn About Relationship Red Flags. The story was featured in The Buffalo News and was written by Kelsey Dux. It's a great story of a...