VICTIMS' RESOURCES
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rape crisis center
Crisis Hotline: (423) 755-2700 Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, completely confidential
Partnership for Families, Children & Adults 300 East 8th Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 755-2822 Website The Partnership staff offers confidential quality care at no cost to the victim. The devoted nurses and advocates will help victims by attending to physical, emotional and educational needs. Nurses can provide forensic medical examination and other medical screenings to determine if further treatment is recommended. Evidence collected is stored and protected for prosecution. Victims are not required to report to law enforcement as a condition of receiving services. Sexual Assault Advocates are available to provide crisis counseling, legal advocacy, court advocacy, follow-up case management and resource referrals. All services are confidential and at no cost to the victims. domestic violence
Crisis Hotline: (423) 755-2700 Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, completely confidential
Partnership for Families, Children & Adults 300 East 8th Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 755-2822 Website The Partnership’s Family Violence Center provides immediate shelter to individuals and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The location of the shelter is confidential. A case manager will assess the individual's current needs and create goals that may include counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment. Counseling referrals are available to anyone who has experienced domestic violence and does not require the individual to be a resident of the shelter. A Domestic Violence Support Group for non-residents is held every Thursday from 6:30pm until 7:30pm. elder abuse
Crisis Hotline: (423) 755-2700 Available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, completely confidential
Partnership Elder Services Eastgate Town Center (423) 755-2870 Contact Person: Christina St. Germaine, Assistant Director of Elder Services Website The Partnership offers comprehensive services to elders (age 60 and up) and disabled adults (age 18 to 59) who have been victims of any time of crime. Services are free and confidential to residents of Hamilton County, Tennessee. Case Workers/Advocates help victims understand and participate in the criminal justice system, accompany victims to court, assist with housing, safety planning, and help with orders of protection. children's advocacy center (cac)
419 North Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Contact: Maxine Turner, Family Advocate (423) 266-6918 Website In collaboration with Children’s Hospital at Erlanger the CACHC provides a quality medical facility used strictly for child abuse examinations. CACHC counselors have very specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive-based therapy for children. They provide direct assessment, therapy, and support services. The CACHC family advocate assists non-offending parents or care-takers with services needed to maintain a safe and stable environment for their children, including filing for Victim’s Compensation Funds. TENNESSEE CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION FUND
tennessee victim/witness handbook
The Tennessee VIctim/Witness Handbook is a comprehensive resource about the criminal justice system written specifically for those who need to understand how the system relates to them as victims/survivors and how perpetrators interact with the system.
Tennessee crime survivors guide
The Tennessee Crime Survivor’s Guide addresses the impact of being a victim of violent crime and gives an overview of the criminal justice system in the State of Tennessee from the perspective of the crime victim and the victim’s family.
TENNESSEE PAROLE HEARING HANDBOOK
The Tennessee Parole Hearing Handbook provides information to victims and their families regarding the parole hearing process and what to expect when a defendant is eligible for a parole hearing.
TENNESSEE CIVIL JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS
The Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Tennessee booklet provides victims with an overview of the civil justice system so victims can understand the basics of seeking compensation from perpetrator.
Tennessee foil
Tennessee FOIL (Department of Corrections Felony Offender Information Lookup online search service)
tennessee savin
Tennessee SAVIN (Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification Service)
tdoc victims services
tbop victims services
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TENNESSEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (800) 356-6767 TENNESSEE CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (877) 237-0004 TENNESSEE HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE (855) 558-6484 TENNESSEE ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE (888) 277-8366 Orders of protection
FAQ
For more information, contact Babs Ragsdale or Mary Sneed at Hamilton County Circuit Court, 209-6700. legal aid
535 Chestnut Street, Suite 360
Chattanooga, TN 37401 (423) 756-4013 Website Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides a broad scope of civil legal assistance and advocacy. LAET primarily helps low income families, but has special programs for seniors (age 60 and over) and victims of domestic violence than can be provided if your income and/or assets exceed normal restrictions. immigrant legal clinic
The Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence has an Immigrant Legal Clinic that provides legal advice and representation to immigrant and trafficked victims of domestic or sexual violence throughout Tennessee. Call (800) 289-9018 on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM to complete an intake application.
Brochure Teen dating violence
Website
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence’s teen website offers information on dating violence and sexual assault. |
