Tennessee Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 6, 2026, 2:26 a.m.

NASHVILLE, TN - Governor Bill Lee has officially declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Tennessee.  According to the 2025 TBI Crime in Tennessee Report, 58,487 domestic violence victims were reported in the state last year. The full report can be viewed here:  CRIME IN TENNESSEE 2025

The Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) provides state and federal funding to support domestic violence services through 103 grants throughout Tennessee, which served over 13,000 survivors of domestic violence in Fiscal Year 2026. These programs provide 24/7 hotline services, information and referrals, counseling, advocacy, court advocacy, and shelter/transitional housing to those experiencing domestic violence in Tennessee.

In addition to domestic violence service providers, OCJP also provides funding for 11 Family Justice Centers (FJC’S) statewide. FJC’s play a crucial role in coordinating with domestic violence shelters, law enforcement, the courts, and other partnering victim services agencies.

“Tennessee’s domestic violence shelters and the Family Justice Centers not only provide immediate help, but also safe spaces and essential, ongoing support and resources to survivors of domestic violence,” said Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Brinkman. “Every day, domestic violence advocates across the state show compassion and provide support that creates pathways to safety, hope, healing, and empowerment for survivors. I want to recognize and thank those advocates who are making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the 24-hour statewide hotline at 1-800-356-6767.