KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee state government reminded licensed beauty professionals that they have to finish the mandatory domestic violence training before December 31, or their license will be invalidated.
In 2021, Tennessee passed a law requiring all licensed beauty professionals to undergo this free training, meant to help them recognize signs of abuse and how to respond. Now, four years later, the licenses of those who haven’t completed the training — either online or in-person — will be invalid.
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“As beauty professionals know, most domestic violence victims will not report abuse to law enforcement, but they will tell someone with whom they have a long-standing relationship, such as a cosmetologist or a barber,” said Board Executive Director Roxana Gumucio. “I’m happy to report that over 71,000 licensed beauty professionals have completed their required domestic violence training ahead of the deadline. I encourage the nearly 2,000 remaining licensees who have not completed the training to do so before the deadline.”
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimated that 20 people are abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States.
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Susanne Shepherd Post, co-founder of Shear Haven, an initiative educating beauty professionals on domestic violence, said, “When I was living through domestic violence, I never imagined that my story would help save lives. Today, thanks to Tennessee’s leadership and the commitment of thousands of beauty professionals, survivors have a better chance of being seen, heard, and connected to safety.”…