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Additional Services

Orders of Protection

An order of protection is a court order signed by a judge to protect victims/survivors of sexual assault from future interactions with or harassment from their offender. 

  • It is free to file an order of protection and does not require attorney involvement or payment

    • Advocates, family justice center staff, and legal aid representatives can assist you in filing an order of protection

Criminal Injuries Compensation

Criminal Injuries Compensation is a program operated by the Tennessee Department of Treasury that offers financial assistance to victims of violent crime. 

Eligible Expenses:

  • Medical Bills/Mental Health Counseling

    • This includes medical expenses directly related to an injury resulting from the crime, and any counseling services necessary 

  • Lost Wages

    • Only covers wages lost if you are physically unable to work due to the injury

  • Pain and Suffering

    • Only available to victims of sexually oriented crimes with a maximum payment of $3,000

  • Trial Travel Expenses

    • Up to $1,250 in travel expenses to attend court-mandated trials and proceedings

Additional Eligibility Requirements

  • The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 48 hours

  • The crime must have occurred in Tennessee

  • The victim’s action cannot contribute to the crime

  • The victim must fully cooperate with police investigation and prosecution

  • A claim must be filed within one year of the crime


Advocates, victim witness coordinators, and family justice center/rape crisis centers can assist in filing Criminal Injury Compensation claims. To find out more information or submit a claim online visit: https://treasury.tn.gov/Services/Claims-and-Risk-Management/Criminal-Injuries-Compensation

Safe at Home

Safe at Home is a free program offered by the state of Tennessee to victims of any sexual offense who move to a new address following the crime. Safe at Home provides participants with a confidential, substitute address to replace/hide their actual address from offenders. 

Advocates, victim witness coordinators, and family justice centers/rape crisis centers can assist in the Safe at Home application. To find out more information visit: https://sos.tn.gov/safeathome/faqs/what-is-the-safe-at-home-address-confidentiality-program

Free Therapy/Counseling

Many family justice centers/rape crisis centers offer free therapy/counseling to victims/survivors of sexual assault. 

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You're taking the right steps.

Understanding ​trauma is the body and mind’s response to an event.

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You Are Not to Blame.

Who to call?

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National Sexual Assault Hotline

800-656-4673

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233

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National Suicide Hotline

1-800-273-8255

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National Human Trafficking Hotline

 1-888-373-7888

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