US states propose domestic violence registries – but could they harm women?

US states are proposing domestic violence registries, with Tennessee leading the way in developing such a system. These registries aim to track individuals arrested for domestic assault, like Christopher Cendroski, whose past arrest was unknown to Amanda Martin before he allegedly assaulted her. However, experts warn that these offender registries could create a false sense of security for potential victims and inadvertently identify victims themselves. The concern is that while intended to inform, the registries might not fully protect individuals and could expose sensitive information.