In the United States 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of emergency victim services, contraction of STI’s and more. 70% of U.S. households include a family pet. So,…
Join the observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating to the June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students’ bra drive. The JAC will staff an information table about the impact of breast cancer Friday, Oct. 15, where resources will be available from the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center of Rutherford County and…
Sarahi Green was recently named Rutherford County’s new Domestic Violence Coordinator. A Motlow State Community College alum with a major in social work, Green began her career with the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in December 2014 as a Receptionist. In 2016, she advanced to the position of Court Advocate, and just three short…
Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron signed a proclamation in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to this public health and safety crisis, recognize survivors, and call on community leadership in prevention efforts. And for the first time in history the county courthouse will light up teal, the nationally recognized color for…
February, in honor of Valentine’s Day, is a month to celebrate and show love. Your local Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center has rolled out their new “Be the Love” campaign just in time. Due to stigma, shame, and economic factors, intimate partner violence and sexual abuse are notorious for being extremely difficult to escape…
Trees of Hope, the newest spin on an Angel Tree, are now spread across town. These 2ft tall, mini Christmas Trees showcase purple and teal ornaments that each display needed items or vital services needed for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Domestic violence and sexual assault remain an ongoing issue in Rutherford County…
