If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, help is available. In case of emergency, call 911.  For services or help, call The Family Violence Helpline:

(865) 521-6336

 Domestic Violence occurs in families of all races, cultures, religions and income levels. It can happen to people of any age or sexual orientation.

· On average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in this country every day.

· One in four women will be physically abused or sexually assaulted by an   intimate partner during her lifetime.

· The health-related costs of rape,     physical assault, stalking, and homicide by intimate partners exceed $5.8 billion each year.

· Approximately 40-50% of female victims are physically injured when assaulted by their intimate partner.  This accounts for over 200,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms each year. 

The Effects of Domestic Violence on children include:

· Being 1000 times more likely to be abused as adults;

· Having a rate of suicide is 6 times the national average.

Suffering a variety of physical & emotional symptoms, as well as having problems in school.