Senator Joey Hensley, MD:Tennessee 28th District Capitol Hill Week in Review

Criminal abuse can have deadly consequences for victims. This is why it is of the utmost importance that our laws in Tennessee protect victims and punish abusers. Unfortunately, for many years, Tennessee has been in the top percentile for domestic violence and, specifically, domestic violence deaths.

Thousands of people in Tennessee are, or will become, victims of domestic violence. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, around 39.6% of women and 36.8% of men in the state will experience some form of domestic violence during their lives. This ranks Tennessee 15th in the...