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Wlaf1450National expert Mark Wynn was the featured speaker
HARROGATE, TN (WLAF)- The Office of District Attorney General Jared Effler hosted a multidisciplinary domestic violence training Friday featuring nationally recognized trainer Mark Wynn.
The training, held at Lincoln Memorial University, brought together law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, healthcare professionals, educators, and students from across Tennessee and Virginia. The event focused on strengthening coordinated community response efforts, improving investigation and prosecution practices, and enhancing victim safety in stalking, domestic and sexual violence cases.
Mark Wynn, a former lieutenant over the Domestic Violence Division with the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department, has trained professionals in all fifty states and internationally for more than three decades. A Fulbright Specialist and survivor, Wynn brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work, equipping communities with practical tools to improve offender accountability and trauma-informed response.
General Effler reaffirmed the District’s commitment to prioritizing victims of domestic violence and ensuring a strong, coordinated response through ongoing education and partnership.
Law Enforcement Agencies Represented:
• Campbell County Sheriff’s Office
• Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office
• Jacksboro Police Department
• LaFollette Police Department
• Lee County Sheriff’s Office
• LMU Police Department
• New Tazewell Police Department
• Tazewell Police Department
• Union County Sheriff’s Office
• Tennessee Highway Patrol
• Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Partner Agencies & Organizations Represented:
• CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates
• Community Health of East Tennessee
• Claiborne County Advisory Board
• Claiborne County Family Justice Center
• Claiborne County School District
• District Attorney’s Office – 8th Judicial District
• Lee County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office
• Lincoln Memorial University Staff
• LMU Criminal Justice Students
• LMU Social Work Students
• McNabb Center
• Safe Space
• Scott County Shelter Society
• Servolution
We extend special appreciation to Lincoln Memorial University for hosting the training, to Chief Jeremy Myers of the Tazewell Police Department for his assistance with POST certification, and to Hardees of Harrogate for providing breakfast.
Reflecting on today’s event Assistant District Attorney General Ashley Hamilton Denton said, “Strong partnerships create stronger outcomes for victims. We appreciate everyone who continues to prioritize coordinated, informed responses to domestic violence in our communities.” (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-02/24/2026-6AM)