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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 14, 2024

The death of Lauren Johansen has led to questioning of the handling of domestic violence cases. Advocates argue her death could have been prevented if the cases against the man who allegedly killed her had moved through the Davidson County court system faster. According to The Tennessean, a report by the Metro Office of Family Safety has called for "rocket dockets" to expedite high-risk domestic violence cases. The report cites extended delays between arrest and resolution as a critical factor increasing victim risk. To address this, the report recommends prioritizing such cases, increasing court resources, and implementing risk assessment tools and protective measures like GPS monitoring.