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Domestic violence rates are on the rise

Violence at home.

It’s a stark reality for many in the Mid-South.

According to new numbers released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, 232,000 incidents of domestic violence were reported across Tennessee between 2013 to 2015.

And already this year, reports of the crime are up slightly over last year.

Melissa Farrar is a counselor at the Family Safety Center.

She’s here with domestic violence survivor Joyce Kyles.