Links and Resources
Links are provided for informational purposes only and are not an endorsement of the organization or the products and services they offer.
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Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
(Domestic Violence Hotline, Tennessee 1-800-356-6767)
National hotline and links to help in other states.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, partnering with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Where You Live
Want to do something to help someone else, but not sure what? Start here.
YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee Domestic Violence section
Find out more about the YWCA’s domestic violence services and what you should say/do for a victim of domestic violence.
Morning Star Sanctuary
A faith-based refuge for victims of domestic violence, headquartered in Madison.
Metropolitan Government of Nashville-Davidson County’s Office of Family Safety
Includes information about the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center, which provides safe, supportive, and convenient services for domestic violence victims.
Domestic Violence in Tennessee
Fact sheet from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Healthy Living Toolkit: Violence In the Home
This brochure, available in multiple languages, explains the different kinds of abuse and how to find help. A publication of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
Safe Start Center
Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children’s Exposure to Violence – a booklet to help parents and other caregivers understand the potential impact of exposure to violence on the development of children.
Violence Against Women Resource Center
An online statewide database made available by the Tennessee Economic Council on Women (TECW) to connect Tennesseans with helpful information about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking resources.
Addiction and Domestic Violence
An outline of the connections between domestic violence and substance abuse, as provided by Addiction Center.
Understanding the Me Too Movement: A Sexual Harassment Awareness Guide
This guide from Maryville University Online provides facts about sexual harassment, explores the options available for someone who has been sexually harassed and/or assaulted and offers an overview of the #MeToo movement which has increased public awareness of these issues.
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Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733
A national, anti-trafficking hotline and resource center serving victims and survivors of human trafficking. Available 24/7 with interpreters in more than 200 languages. The website also offers numerous resources on both labor and sex trafficking.
IT Has to Stop
An outreach project of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. working to end human trafficking in our state and beyond. Contact the Tennesee Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-55-TNHTH (1-888-558-6424).
Polaris Project
Additional resources and information from a national non-profit that works to combat and prevent modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
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Internet and Technology Safety
This blog helps inform the public and prevent criminal activity through information on monthly scams and tips on how to avoid them.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cyber Tipline: 1-800-843-5678
For reporting incidents involving child sexual exploitation online.
Fraud Unit, Metro Nashville Police Department: 615-862-7594
MNPD’s Fraud Unit investigates cyber crimes as well as more conventional forms of fraud.
17 Rules to Protect My Child Online – Internet Safety For Kids
This blog post from BroadbandSearch.net serves as a quick reference guide for keeping your children safe online. It includes recent statistics, a summary of common acronyms kids use, and links to recommended parental control apps.
Safety Tips & Advice
ConnectSafely.org offers suggestions on various topics related to online safety, from cyberbullying to identity theft.
StopBullying.gov
It covers a wide range of topics on bullying and harassment, with an extensive section on cyberbullying.
NetFamilyNews.org
Journalist, youth advocate, and online safety expert Anne Collier maintains a regularly updated blog that helps parents understand current issues in online child safety.
The Parents’ Guide to Teaching your Teen Online Safety
Find out about the basics of the most common apps used by teens, as well as possible issues with safety and content. Courtesy of MyTutor, an online tutoring service based in the UK.
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Child Abuse
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD or 1-800-422-4453
Serving the U.S., staffed 24 hours/7 days a week. Live chat is also available with a trained counselor. Additionally, the Childhelp website provides information and statistics on the various kinds of child abuse.
How to Address Trauma Related to Curriculum Violence
Information on what ‘curriculum violence’ is and what you can do to avoid related trauma in schools.
Tennessee Sex Offender Registry Search
Searchable by name, city, county, ZIP code, and offender ID.
Tennessee Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers
The 46 Child Advocacy Centers located across Tennessee provide a safe, child-friendly environment where law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical and mental health professionals share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies to help abused and neglected children.
National Children’s Advocacy Center
Toni Cavanagh Johnson, PhD (personal website)
This international expert on sexual behavior problems among children offers several of her publications on assessment, investigation, and intervention for purchase via her site.
Tennessee’s Missing Children
Information on active missing child cases in Tennessee.
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Substance Abuse
DISCLAIMER: Inclusion as a resource on this page is not an official endorsement by YHTP.
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use and Addiction
The mechanics, symptoms, and warning signs of substance abuse… and what to do when your loved one has a problem.
Addictions.com
Information about specific substances, along with symptoms and side effects of abuse. Also includes a thorough overview of the detox/rehab process.
Family First Intervention
Information about substance abuse intervention from a team of intervention professionals.
Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit
This free toolkit offers strategies for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Also check out the related links for prescribers, patients and families, and those recovering from an opioid overdose.
Tennessee Drug Offender Registry Database
Search for individuals convicted of drug offenses by name and/or county.
David Parnell: Facing the Dragon
After recovering from two decades of drug abuse (including methamphetamine), David Parnell became a public speaker, author, and advocate for drug-endangered children.
2020 Guide to Substance Abuse in Veterans
Facts, figures, and options for veterans military families dealing with substance abuse… with particular attention given to the connections between addiction and PTSD. A publication of 449 Recovery.
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Elder Abuse
Adult Protective Services, Tennessee Department of Human Services: 1-888-277-8366
Adult Protective Services staff investigate reports of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect), or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation. APS staff assess the need for protective services and provide services to reduce the identified risk to the adult.
A Guide for Preventing Elder Abuse, Assault, and Theft
A comprehensive and user-friendly online resource (courtesy of SeniorLiving.org) on the different forms of abuse/exploitation experienced by older adults.
Abuse in Later Life
An additional resource from the National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life which explores the dynamics of power, control, and caregiver stress as they pertain to elder abuse.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting people to services for older adults and their families.
How to Protect Seniors from AI Scams and Fraud
A guide on protecting seniors from AI-driven scams, outlining common tactics used by scammers and offering practical steps to help seniors recognize and avoid falling victim to AI-generated fraud.
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Fraud
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information
Find out how to file a consumer complaint, report identity theft, register for do-not-call lists, and more.
AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline: 877-908-3360
Use the AARP’s Fraud Resource Center to learn about the latest scams and fraud. You can also report something you’ve seen or talk to a trained volunteer about your concerns.
Operation Protect Veterans
A joint venture by AARP and the US Postal Inspection Service to raise awareness of common scams that target America’s military veterans.
Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Tennessee
This publication by the NCVBA explains the process of filing a civil suit to recover money lost due to fraud, scams, and criminal injury.
National Crime Victim Bar Association (NCVBA)
The nation’s leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them, it also offers attorney referrals.
National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI)
A nonprofit based at Lewis & Clark Law School that fights for victims through legal advocacy, training and education, and public policy.
“Consumer Fraud” page on Debt.org
This is a concise summary of common varieties of fraud, such as identity theft, credit card fraud, and other scams.
Crimes of Persuasion
Website of consumer fraud authority Les Anderson, designed to inform consumers and law enforcement about common frauds and scams. Includes a section on fraud victim assistance and support.
Birch Gold Group Scam Protection Resource Guide
This comprehensive guide to financial fraud covers basic warning signs of fraud as an overview of common investment scams. A production by Birch Gold Group, a precious metals investment group.
FormsPal
FormsPal offers a free database of state-specific templates for legal documents and contracts, including wills, power of attorney, bills of sale, and lease agreements. You can use this site to develop legal agreements as needed, and compare the documents you’ve been provided by potential business partners with prototypes generated by FormsPal to spot possible irregularities.
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Criminal Injury Compensation
Tennessee Criminal Injury Compensation Fund: 615-741-2734
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund provides financial assistance to crime victims and/or dependent relatives to defray the costs of medical services, loss of earnings, burial costs, and other financial losses.
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Other Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Veterans can press “1” to connect to the Veterans Crisis Line.
Crisis Text Line: text TN to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support for people dealing with mental health issues, bullying, abuse, body issues, grief, substance abuse, and LGBTQ issues.
College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders This guide explains the resources and accommodations most schools provide. It offers tips on how to access these mental health services to help students find the assistance they need.
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