Anderson County Family Justice Center

🇺🇸 VETERANS — This one's for YOU! 🇺🇸

Bob's Washboard Laundromat is proud to host a FREE Wash-N-Dry Laundry Event for our veterans!

📅 June 16th
⏰ 5PM – 8PM
📍 113 Robertsville Rd, Oak Ridge

Come on in, bring your laundry, and let us say THANK YOU for your service. This event is sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary to the Manhattan Project Post #12051 — honoring heroes in our community.

Spread the word and tag a veteran who could use a helping hand! 💙❤️

Elder abuse is often hidden, underreported, and committed by someone the older adult knows and trusts.

As part of our Elder Abuse Awareness series, we encourage everyone to learn the signs, start conversations, and check in on the older adults in your life. Awareness can make a difference.

Together, we can help create a safer community for older adults.

Our June Newsletter is here!

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and this month's feature article takes a closer look at a problem that often goes unseen but impacts far too many older adults in our communities. Learn how recognizing the signs and building stronger support systems can help prevent abuse and improve the lives of older adults.

We've also had a busy and productive month at the Anderson County Family Justice Center! In May, our team attended the Tennessee Statewide Family Justice Center Conference hosted by the Office of Family Safety in Chattanooga, where we learned alongside professionals from across the state who are committed to improving services for survivors.

We also hosted our Order of Protection Roundtable, bringing together judges, attorneys, advocates, law enforcement, and community partners for an informative and collaborative discussion about improving access to safety and justice for survivors.

And be sure to check out this month's Partner Spotlight featuring Project Linus, an incredible organization that provides handmade blankets to children facing difficult circumstances—including many of the children served through our center.

We hope you'll take a few minutes to read this month's updates and learn more about the important work happening in our community!

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to recognize, understand, and help prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.

Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and sexual abuse. While many people picture a stranger as the perpetrator, the reality is that elder abuse is most often committed by someone the older adult knows and trusts—frequently a family member, caregiver, or other close acquaintance.

Because abuse often happens behind closed doors, it can go unnoticed for months or even years. By learning the warning signs and staying connected to the older adults in our lives, we can all play a role in prevention.

Take a moment and learn about the different types of elder abuse and how you can help protect the older adults in our community.

What an incredible experience at this year’s Tennessee State Family Justice Center Conference in Chattanooga hosted by Nashville’s Office of Family Safety!

The Anderson County Family Justice Center was proud to have a record number of partner agencies and invitees attend this year’s conference. Together, we spent time learning, collaborating, sharing ideas, and strengthening our understanding of how to better serve survivors of domestic violence and abuse in our community.

We are thankful for every member of our conference team who took the time to attend, stay informed, and invest in this important work. Opportunities like this help us continue building stronger partnerships and a stronger coordinated response for Anderson County.

Thank you all for being part of the ACFJC conference team!

Congratulations to Oak Ridge Police Department Investigator Reign Pettus on receiving the “Justice for All” Award at this year’s Tennessee State Family Justice Center Conference in Chattanooga hosted by Office of Family Safety .

Investigator Pettus was recognized for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving victims in our community. Her work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors every day, and we are proud to partner with her in this important work.

Thank you, Investigator Pettus, for all that you do for our clients, our community, and the Anderson County Family Justice Center. This award is incredibly well deserved!

Congratulations to Rocky Top TN Police Department Chief John Thomas on receiving the “Mountain Mover” Award at this year’s Tennessee State Family Justice Center Conference in Chattanooga hosted by Nashville’s Office of Family Safety.

This award recognizes Chief Thomas’ hard work, perseverance, and never-give-up attitude when it comes to serving victims and strengthening support for survivors in our community. His commitment to doing what it takes to help those in need does not go unnoticed.

We are incredibly grateful for Chief Thomas’ partnership and dedication to the mission of the Anderson County Family Justice Center and to the safety and well-being of our community. This recognition is truly well deserved!