Office of Family Safety

June is full of important moments, and we’re excited to highlight them all.

From Vulnerable Adult Awareness Month to Pride Month and key awareness campaigns, we’ll be sharing resources, stories, and ways to stay informed and connected throughout the month. Stay tuned!

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

Last week, our team attended the Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas. 💜

We had the opportunity to learn and connect with advocates across the country and bring back valuable insights to strengthen how we support survivors and respond to interpersonal violence in our community.

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

Salma Hayek is one of the many people using their platform to bring attention to violence against women and support for survivors, helping keep these conversations visible and ongoing.

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100. 💜

Sources:
https://iqlatino.org/salma-hayeks-fight-against-domestic-violence/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/salma-hayek-kering-foundation-violence-survivors/

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/salma-hayek-glamour-interview-the-kering-foundation

As we close out Strangulation Awareness Month, we want to remind our community that strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of lethal violence. If someone has strangled you, they are 750% more likely to later kill you, and often with a gun.

Even if there are no visible injuries, strangulation can cause serious internal injuries and long-term health complications, including stroke and brain injury. If you have experienced strangulation, it is important to seek medical care and support.

The Family Safety Center is here to help. Call 615-880-1100 or visit ofs.nashville.gov.

If you or someone you know has experienced strangulation, support is available. Contact the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100 or visit ofs.nashville.gov for assistance and resources.

Starting June 1, MAC is providing Free Meals for Youth. Families can find the MAC meal sites by visiting www.nashville.gov/mac and selecting “Get Free Summer Meals for You.”

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

You are not alone. Your mental health, healing, and physical safety matter to us. 💜 No matter what you may be facing, support, resources, and compassionate care are available.

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

“Safe hands don’t hurt.” What some people call “choking out” is actually strangulation. Any time someone puts their hands around your neck or cuts off your ability to breathe, it is strangulation.

Strangulation is a serious and deadly act of violence that can cause internal injuries, long-term health effects, and even death, even when there are no visible marks.

If this is happening to you or someone you know, help is available. You are not alone. 💜

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

In Tennessee, strangulation is recognized as a serious and potentially lethal act of violence. Thanks to legislation passed in 2023, individuals who commit strangulation may now face Attempted Homicide charges. This important advancement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Metro Nashville Police Department, the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office, and the Metro Nashville Office of Family Safety.

If you or someone you know has experienced strangulation, support is available. Contact the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100 or visit ofs.nashville.gov for assistance and resources.

If something doesn’t feel right, it matters. You deserve to be safe.

If you or a loved one needs support with domestic violence, we are here to help. Call the Family Safety Center at 615-880-1100.

It's been a week since the ribbon cutting of the FSC Medical Clinic, and we are still just as excited. Since the opening, we've already had multiple clients access medical care, showing just how crucial it is to have a clinic on-site for victims of interpersonal violence, especially those who have been strangled. Thank you again to those who joined us at the ribbon-cutting and for supporting our office in making this a reality. Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Nashville General Hospital Metro Nashville Public Health Department Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County

We are in Dallas for the 21st Conference on Crimes Against Women. We’re excited to learn from speakers, connect with advocates, and bring new knowledge back to our team.

Every insight helps strengthen how we respond to interpersonal violence and better support our community.💜