HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Advocates against domestic violence in Kentucky are pushing for stronger laws after the state of Tennessee created a registry for habitual domestic violence offenders—a first in the country.
Nextar’s WKRN reported on Dec. 28 that the new registry for habitual domestic violence offenders, named “Savanna’s Law,” was aimed at helping prevent future violence by making repeat abusers easier to identify.
“Congratulations to Tennessee,” Kristie Randolph, with the Chloe Randolph Organization, said. “They did something that we have not done yet. I’m glad it’s in effect. But at the same time, I’m sorry it’s in effect.”…