KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence took effect this week, creating what advocates say is an important — though limited — step toward accountability.
Known as “Savanna’s Law,” the legislation establishes the nation’s first public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders. The law is named after Savanna Puckett, a Middle Tennessee sheriff’s deputy who was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Under the law, individuals with more than one domestic violence conviction will be placed on a public registry. Their name, photograph and details of their convictions will be available to the public…