Tennessee Father Welcomes Home Daughter Amanda Berry, Free After Decade of Violent Captivity
- At May 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Domestic Violence, News
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One daughter’s father and her extended family members live in Elizabethton, Tennessee. This lush hill-country community of about 14,200 serves as the county seat of Carter County. Amanda Berry, now age 27, was abducted in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 16 on April 21, 2003. She was held hostage for 10 long years, but […]
Read More»The Exchange Club Is Breaking the Cycle of Abuse in Memphis
- At May 13, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Divorce, Domestic Violence, Mediation
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The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, is helping children, adults, parents, and families heal by working to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse. Memphis Area Programs at The Exchange Club Family Center At The Exchange Club Family Center in Memphis, TN, the emphasis is on restoring healthy family relationships by addressing […]
Read More»O’Day Resigns as Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services
- At February 07, 2013
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence, News
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O’Day Resigns as Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Kate O’Day resigned as Commissioner of the Tennessee Dept. of Children’s Services After two years at her Nashville post protecting Tennessee’s children from abuse and neglect, Kate O’Day resigned as commissioner of the Dept. of Children’s Services (DCS). On February 5, Governor Bill Haslam announced […]
Read More»Tennessee Ranks #3 in US Domestic Violence
- At September 26, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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Tennessee Ranks #3 in US Domestic Violence According to a study from the Violence Policy Center in Washington,DC, Tennessee ranked third in the nation in 2010 for the rate of women killed by men in domestic violence incidents. The annual “When Men Murder Women” report is based on data from the FBI. Tennessee has a […]
Read More»What You Need to Know about Domestic Abuse to Protect Your Family
- At September 26, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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What You Need to Know about Domestic Abuse to Protect You and Your Family If you’ve been a victim of domestic abuse in Tennessee, the most important things to know are: It’s not OK. It’s not your fault. You’re not alone. You can get help. At the end of this article is a list of […]
Read More»October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- At September 25, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Domestic Violence
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month had its origins in the first Day of Unity observed in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The purpose of that first Day of Unity was to connect advocates working on behalf of battered women and their children. The day grew into […]
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