More victims, more need: Chattanooga rape crisis center expanding after 27% surge in exams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — A growing number of sexual assault victims in the Chattanooga area is pushing a major expansion of services.

Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults says it has seen a 27% increase in forensic exams over the past three years across Hamilton and Marion County.

Now, the organization is moving its rape crisis center into the Dr. Carol B. Berz Family Justice Center to meet that demand…

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