It is often very challenging for people who are in abusive relationships to get help and leave that relationship. And it can be even more difficult right now, as people are across Tennessee are needing to stay isolated in their homes with an abusive party. Because of...
For victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault or human trafficking, constantly fearing for your safety often is debilitating. Facing terrorization at work, at home and in daily life is traumatic. And if you don’t even feel safe at home, where can you? To...
Many people across Tennessee have smartphones and smart home devices that make life a little easier. They can turn off lights, identify intruders, play music and read bedtime stories. However, they do not always work the way we want or need them to.For instance, some...
To say that most Americans have some experience with domestic violence is likely an accurate statement. You might have been witness to physical altercations during your parents’ arguments, suffered at the hands of an abuser or had friends tell you about their...
Domestic abuse tends to be a controversial topic of conversation for multiple reasons. It can be challenging to understand why someone would behave violently toward someone they claim to care about.You might question why an abused person remains in their relationship....
In most cases, people live together peaceably, without threats of personal violence. But in those instances where you believe your well-being is at risk, you may want to obtain a protective order.A judge may grant an order of protection, or restraining order. However,...
Toxic or unhealthy relationships can be very harmful to people's physical and emotional health. Sadly, people don't always recognize something as abusive. They can also be scared to leave this type of relationship because of the threat to their safety, or they are...
Last week, a Tennessee man stabbed his wife and her father in their Brentwood home. The wife died from injuries, and the father-in-law sustained critical stab wounds before grabbing a gun and fatally shooting the man.This was not the first time the man had shown...
Domestic violence is a troubling and frightening issue any day of the year. But around this time, we start seeing stories that domestic violence incidences spike during the holidays.However, available statistics don't necessarily back this up. Lower reports of...
Being accused of domestic assault or violence can be devastating. In the course of one allegation, your career, reputation and family could be in jeopardy, so it is crucial to defend yourself when the allegations are false.Often, defense against these charges will...
