THE RIGHT INFORMATION IS EMPOWERING!
Ceremonies Help Families of Homicide Heal, Tennessean, 11/30/14
Bobo’s face might not be shown during trial unless law changes, WSMV, 3/14/14
Tennessee Victims Wait Decades for Justice, WSMV, 2/7/14
Victim Impact Programming for the Incarcerated, The IACFP Newsletter, October 2013
Education is key to ending domestic violence, Tennessean, 10/5/13
Attitudes About Women Take A Bad Path, Tennessean, 9/3/13
Tennessee’s Judicial Nominating Commission helps select best possible judges, Tennessean, 7/28/13
Victim’s Advocate Now Helps Rehabilitate Offenders, WSMV, 5/28/13
TVFV Speaker’s Bureau by Verna Wyatt
Why We Need Victim Impact Programming by Verna Wyatt & Valerie Craig
Statewide Resources
TNSAVIN is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day.
The Tennessee Department of Correction as a dedicated staff person to address the needs of victims as they pertain to their offenders who are currently incarcerated and whose question DOES NOT pertain to a parole hearing or the parole process. For questions about parole hearings and the parole process, click here.
The Tennessee Board of Parole has a victim services team dedicated to addressing questions and concerns pertaining to the parole process.
In Tennessee everyone 18 and older are required to report any suspicion of child abuse. It’s the law. Watch this computer based training on when and how to report suspicions.
Tennessee Access to Justice offers information about the court system, legal advice, and opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono assistance.
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program offers important information for victims of sextortion.
This Victims’ Civil Rights document offers crucial advice on your rights as a crime victim.
East Tennessee Resources
Homicide: Hope for Victims
West Tennessee Resources
Homicide: Victims for Victory
Middle Tennessee Resources
Homicide: Family Intervention Program
Please contact Valerie Craig with any questions or inquiries, and to learn more about the resources we offer.