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Safe leave proposal would allow county employees to use sick leave if they re a victim of domestic violence
Mayor Lee Harris is advocating for a policy change to the county s sick leave policy that would make it easier for domestic violence victims to seek help. Author: Jalyn Souchek Updated: 5:15 PM CST February 23, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee During the pandemic, domestic violence cases have surged in Shelby County. Mayor Lee Harris hopes a slight policy change can help victims seek help.
“I think our
community had a domestic violence problem before the pandemic, Harris said. I think unfortunately it has worsened because of the job loss, the threats of the eviction, because all of things happening with families.”