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Named for slain Tennessee deputy, bill would create domestic violence offender registry
The proposed legislation comes three years after Robertson County Sheriff’s Deputy Savanna Puckett was found dead inside her burning home.
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As federal dollars dwindle, Tennessee victim support funds could save critical services
The money would fill an increasingly widening gap in federal funding for organizations that help survivors of sexual assault ...
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Tennessee could create registry for habitual domestic violence offenders in honor of slain Robertson Co. deputy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill that would create a registry for repeat domestic violence offenders unanimously passed the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Wednesday after emotional ...
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Domestic violence database before Tennessee Legislature again
After her death, her family learned the man had prior domestic violence-related convictions ... require four additional positions within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to maintain the ...
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Named for slain Tennessee deputy, bill would create domestic violence offender registry
Tennessee State Representative Sabi “Doc” Kumar of Robertson County introduced House Bill 1200, known as Savanna's Law, to strengthen domestic violence protections statewide. If passed ...
ETSU domestic violence, sexual assault conference highlights elevated abuse in East Tennessee
East Tennessee State University’s second annual Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit was held Wednesday in the Brinkley Center. The conference aims to educate and train ...
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ETSU domestic violence, sexual assault conference highlights elevated abuse in East Tennessee
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