Police, advocates say domestic violence cases on rise during COVID-19
Family Safety Center board member Regina Walker speaks during a Nov. 17 press conference bringing awareness to the 17 people who lost their lives to domestic violence so far this year. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
The Family Safety Center and Memphis police said during the holidays, they see an increase in domestic violence incidents. And during the pandemic, they have also seen an increase in cases.
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domestic violence Family Safety Center of Memphis and Shelby County Memphis Police DepartmentYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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