Branch House will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We recognize that violence does not adhere to a schedule, and that is why help is still available through our 24/7 Helpline: (423) 574-7233 and through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.If you experience an emergency situation or are…
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On Jan. 1, 2022, legislation was passed in Tennessee which requires cosmetologists, barbers, manicurists, aestheticians, master barbers, barber instructors, and technicians to take a one-hour training course on domestic violence conducted by a nonprofit on domestic violence. Businesses in need of this FREE one-hour, informative training may contact: Branch House Coordinated Community Response Specialist Brittany…
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by: Kate Nemarich Posted: Jan 11, 2022 / 04:48 AM EST / Updated: Jan 11, 2022 / 11:28 AM EST Original Article Here TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — Stalking can be hard to define and even harder to prosecute, but legal advocates say if you think you are being stalked you should take action. Abuse Alternatives, Inc. in Bristol, Tennessee defines…
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It’s the busiest shopping season of the year! Did you know that AmazonSmile is a free program? When you shop at smile.amazon.com, AmazonSmile donates to your charity of choice at no cost to you. We hope you will consider giving to Branch House (Sullivan County Family Justice Center) this holiday season to support victims of…
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Tuesday, November 30, is GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together through generosity in all its forms by sharing acts of kindness and giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people…
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David McGee Bristol Herald Courier Oct. 2, 2021 BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Detective Michelle Gilliam called it “an honor” to receive the Mark Vance Memorial Award on Friday at an event honoring the slain Bristol, Tennessee police officer. Gilliam, a nine-year veteran of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, received the award during a ceremony at Branch…
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The public is proudly invited to attend the Annual Service & Protection Awards, hosted by Branch House – Sullivan County Family Justice Center and the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, on October 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. The event will take place in the front lawn of the Branch House facility, 313 Foothills Drive, Blountville, TN. …
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In April 2021, two Start by Believing campaigns launched in Eastern Tennessee, in Scott and Sullivan counties. We are delighted to showcase their success! Scott CountyProfessionals in Scott County, Tennessee recognize that sexual assault survivors often face challenges when accessing services in the community. To help overcome these challenges, the Scott County Family Justice Center and the…
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*For all new and existing clients* Our new domestic violence/sexual assault support group will meet at Branch House every Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Drop by, and don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to come together in a safe space to share experiences, receive information and resources, and build a peer support network…
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Original Story Here Sarah Wade BRISTOL, Tenn. — About 20 women crouched on the sidewalk outside the Sullivan County Regional Health Department on Friday, filling sidewalk cracks with red sand. The visual symbolized people whose oppression is often hidden in plain sight: victims of human trafficking. Rachel Dean, the department’s community service director, explained that…
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