The upper cumberland family justice center

Services

The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center is a safe place with trained staff available to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and stalking. Some of our services include:

Orders of Protection
Safety Planning
Domestic Violence Advocacy
Lethality Assessment
Law Enforcement Assistance
Prosecution Assistance
Civil Legal Assistance
Counseling referrals
Language Interpretation
Access to Emergency Shelter
Housing Assistance
Mental Health Assistance
Access to Public Benefits
Substance Abuse Counseling
Insurance Assistance

(All Family Justice Center services are free of charge)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at familyjusticecenteruc@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who do you serve?

The Upper Cumberland Family Justice center serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and stalking. We serve Putnam County, Overton County, Clay County, and Pickett County in Tennessee.

What is the cost?

All UCFJC services are free and confidential.

Is there translation available?

The UCFJC has bilingual staff that can translate over the phone, in-person, or through a virtual meeting. If bilingual staff is unavailable, we can connect to a language line for interpretative services.

What if I have a criminal history?

A Family Justice Center cannot deny victim services offered onsite on the grounds of suspected or confirmed criminal history nor can we conduct criminal background or warrant checks on clients. Clients are not required to participate in the criminal justice system or to cooperate with law enforcement in order to receive victim services.