Local group offers resources, advocacy for women facing domestic violence

Originally posted by FOX13Memphis.com News Staff. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As crime in Memphis grows, one local organization is working to keep women safe from violent situations. Deborah Clubb, executive director of the Memphis Area Women’s Council, said the violence this year is connected to the strain and stress of isolation …

Advocates using Petito case to raise awareness about domestic violence

Originally published by Fox13. Read the article by clicking here. By Jacque Masse, FOX13Memphis.com MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Advocates for victims of domestic violence hope the Gabby Petito case won’t be forgotten if and when an arrest is made. They want her death to spark more conversations about abusive relationships. Deborah …

Domestic Violence Likely to Increase Amid Stay-at-Home Orders, but Help is Available

Originally published in the Memphis Flyer. Read the article by clicking here. As the pandemic continues and stay-at-home orders remain in place, one advocate said it is “common sense” that domestic violence will heighten. Deborah Clubb, executive director of the Memphis Area Women’s Council, said most in her field are …

Coronavirus raises concerns about domestic violence, experts say

Originally posted in the Daily Memphian – Read the article by clicking here. An unintended consequence of families being confined together during the coronavirus pandemic could be an increase in domestic violence, but local agencies say they are still working to help. The Memphis Police Department posted information earlier this …

International Women’s Day

On March 8, International Women’s Day, NO MORE honored and celebrated the work of seven women around the world that are part of the NO MORE domestic violence and sexual assault awareness campaign. Deborah Clubb, coordinator of Memphis Says NO MORE and Executive Director of the Memphis Area Women’s Council …

Interview on cityCURRENT

Deborah Clubb, Executive Director of the Memphis Area Women’s Council and Coordinator for the Memphis Says NO MORE campaign, was recently interviewed on cityCURRENT radio show by host Jeremy Park. The cityCURRENT radio show airs across the Cumulus Media Memphis network, with 600,000+ listeners weekly and includes 98.1 The Max, …

Roll Red Roll Documentary

In April, the Memphis Area Women’s Council and Memphis Says NO MORE partnered with the University of Memphis to screen ROLL RED ROLL, an important new documentary, on area college campuses during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It was viewed at the Lambuth and Memphis campuses of the University of Memphis, …