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1. The Economic Impact of Violence Against Women in Tennessee A Report From the Tennessee Economic Council on Women Chairwoman Yvonne Wood Executive Director Phyllis Qualls-Brooks Senior Research Manager William Arth October 2013 January 2014 www.tennesseewomen.org

2. Research Who We Are, What We Do • 9 Regional Members • 4 Legislators • Nominees from the Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus Lieutenant Governor Speaker of the House Governor • 1 Cabinet Member • 2 At-Large • Nominees from UT, TBR, & TICUA • Advocacy Tennessee Economic Council on Women (21 Appointed Members) Women’s Economic Council Foundation (Shared Officers) Non-Profit • Outreach State Agency (Executive Director & 2 Full-Time Staff) www.tennesseewomen.org

3. Research www.tennesseewomen.org The Economic Impact of Women-Owned Businesses in Tennessee (2010) The Economic Impact of Domestic Violence (2006) The Status of Job Training in Tennessee (2005) The Gender Wage Gap Report (2005) The Status of Women in Tennessee Counties (2012) The Economic Impact of Insufficient Preventive Healthcare for Tennessee Women (2008) 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 The Economic Impact of Wages & Earnings for Tennessee Women (2009) The Status of Women in Tennessee Counties (2005) The Economic Impact of Violence Against Women in Tennessee (2013) Wage Disparity: Still A Concern? (2005) Achieving an Equally Gendered Government: The Economic Impact of Women’s Political Participation in Tennessee (2007) The ELIOS Project Report: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being For Tennessee’s Women (2011)

4. A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE: • To better understand the financial repercussions of violence committed against women as wage earners and as members of the Economy. • Public Hearing Series • Statewide Surveys • Literature Review VAW Research Methodology www.tennesseewomen.org

5. VAW Partnerships • Nashville-Area Partners • Nashville Police Department, Domestic Violence Unit • Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office • YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee • Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence • Mayor Karl Dean’s Office • Jim Cooper’s Office • Belmont University • Meharry Medical College • Centennial Medical Center • Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Saint Thomas Health • Major Statewide Partners • Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) • Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police • Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association • Commissioner Bill Gibbons, Department of Safety and Homeland Security • Administrative Office of the Courts • Tennessee District Attorneys’ Conference • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee • Individual service providers across the state www.tennesseewomen.org

6. Nine Hearings (in each Development District), in Chattanooga, Columbia, Crossville, Jackson, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, Trenton • More than 100 witnesses from local law enforcement, the judicial system, medical & mental health care, social services, insurance, government, faith-based • More than 700 attendees • Strong statewide response Violence Against Women Hearing Series www.tennesseewomen.org Hearing Location Staff Travel TV & Radio Coverage Print Media Coverage

7. Police departments • Sheriffs’ offices • Social service providers • Survivors • District attorneys general • Pro bono legal services • Clerks of court Violence Against Women Cost Estimate Survey www.tennesseewomen.org

8. NOT A FAMILY MATTER Domestic & Sexual Violence • Total Reported VAW Crimes in 2012: 64,697 • Reported incidents of Prostitution with Female Victims: 2,156 • Reported incidents of Non-DV Sexual Violence against females: 3,543 • 2012: Reported incidents of Domestic Violence against females: 58,998 1/3 of all women in Tennessee will experience Domestic or Sexual Violence in their life 1/2 of all Domestic Violence is perpetrated by a male against his female intimate partner of all crimes against persons involve domestic violence (82,011 Cases) 50% As little as 25% to 50% of Domestic Violence is believed to be reported www.tennesseewomen.org of all Domestic Violence victims are female. 72%

9. Human Sex Trafficking Minor Sex Trafficking in Tennessee By Cases Reported in TBI Study Adult Sex Trafficking in Tennessee By Cases Reported in TBI Study www.tennesseewomen.org 6-15 1-5 16-25 26-50 51-100 100+ NA 1-5 6-15 16-25 26-50 51-100 100+ NA

10. NOT A PROFESSION OF CHOICE Human Sex Trafficking Common Means Employed to Recruit and Control Victims of Human Sex Trafficking FORCE Escalating Violence COERCION FRAUD www.tennesseewomen.org

11. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

12. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $181,086,720 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

13. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $181,086,720 $27,731,509 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

14. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee $181,086,720 $27,731,509 $36,353,721 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

15. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $181,086,720 $27,731,509 $36,353,721 $438,000,000 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

16. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $181,086,720 $27,731,509 $36,353,721 $438,000,000 $203,000,000 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: www.tennesseewomen.org

17. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: Unknowns Children’s Services: Victims’ Loss: Subtotal: • $181,086,720 $27,731,509 $36,353,721 $438,000,000 $203,000,000 Influencing $527,600,000 Incalculable www.tennesseewomen.org

18. The Costs of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $181,086,720 $27,731,509 $36,353,721 $438,000,000 $203,000,000 $886,171,950 Social Services: Law Enforcement: Judicial System: Healthcare: Workplace Expense & Productivity Loss: Unknowns Children’s Services: Victims’ Loss: Subtotal: Influencing $527,600,000 Incalculable www.tennesseewomen.org

19. The Economic Impact of Violence Against Women in Tennessee • $886,171,950 Annually In tax dollars, insurance premiums, productivity loss, business expenses, and charitable contributions.

20. Prevention & Education are needed to identify victims and break the cycle of violence • YWCA “Engaging Men” & “Dress For Success” • Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence • Thistle Farms and The Magdalene House • Mayor Dean adds Domestic Violence Coordinator, commissions “Closing Safety Gaps for Domestic Violence Victims • General Assembly has increased the penalty for purchasing sex, de-criminalization of minors forced into trafficking Moving Forward www.tennesseewomen.org

21. Find the full Violence Against Women report, executive summary, and this presentation online at: • www.tennesseewomen.org • along with other research and resources for Tennessee women. • Follow us at • www.facebook.com/tnecw Thank You www.tennesseewomen.org