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Victim Information


Victim Services Office

Sheryl Demott
Victim Services Director

Contact Information:
320 Sixth Avenue North
5th Floor, Rachel Jackson Building
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0465
Phone: (615) 741-1000, ext. 8145
Fax: (615) 741-1055
Email: Sheryl.Demott@tn.gov

Felicia Oden
Victim Services Assistant
(615) 741-1000, ext. 8184

Victim Registration


If you are a victim or family member of a victim. and you would like to register for notification regarding a Tennessee inmate, please complete the Victim/Interested Party Notification form.

In accordance with Tennessee law, the Department of Correction will not release any identifying information on registered victims of crime, their family members and interested members of the public.

What services are available for Victims of Crime?

Crisis intervention and advocacy throughout the corrections process, assisting victims with concerns related to inmates under our jurisdiction.

Victim Speakers Bureau - If you or a loved one are a victim of crime and would like to share your story, please contact Sheryl DeMott, Victim Services Director, at (615) 741-1000, ext. 8145.

Community education about policies and procedures of TDOC.

Referrals to other state and community services.

Resources for Victims of Crime:



Mission of Victim Services:

The Victim Services Division of Rehabilitative Services works through applicable laws within the Department of Correction to build mutual understanding and open communication among department employees, victims, their families, and community victim advocates. Victim Services provides information and support to victim families as needed. Victim Services also promotes public safety by incorporating researched based programs to help reduce the risk of repeat criminal behavior.