2019 Annual Report
We are sincerely grateful to all who contributed to our mission in 2019, and to those who trusted us during their most vulnerable moments. 2019 was one for the books. We had our first full year in our new expanded office space, accomplished a long time dream of the agency and opened the SAFE Room (sexual assault […]
Grant Awarded to DV&SA Center to Aid in 24/7 Sexual Assault Services
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center receives a $5,500 grant from The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a charitable organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the 40 middle Tennessee counties it serves. This grant was selected from among hundreds of applications. The awarded funding for DV&SA Center will allow the center […]
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center Announces New Executive Director
Murfreesboro, Tenn. December 13, 2019. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center is proud to announce the appointment of Ericka Downing as the center’s new Executive Director. Now serving the Rutherford County community for 34 years, DV & SA Center specializes in healing and protective services for all victims of personal violence through 24-hour crisis support, emergency […]
The Center Received a $20,000 Mary Kay Grant
LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER RECIEVES $20,000 GRANT FROM MARY KAY FOUNDATION. Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Our local Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center has been awarded a $20,000 grant by The Mary Kay Foundation. The grant awards were announced during an influential and meaningful month, October; National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, in which the […]
Personal Violence & Trauma Recovery | 19 Days of Activism
Personal Violence and Trauma Recovery Murfreesboro, Tenn. – 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence at some point in their lives. For those who have lived through the trauma of an abusive or violent partner, or other violent sexual attack, they often have lasting post traumatic […]
Ribbon Cutting & Open House Celebration
Thank you for the outpouring of love. On Friday February 22nd, in the midst of monsoon-like weather for February in Tennessee, more people than could fit through the doors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center’s public office showed up for the agency’s official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The agency moved to 1423 Kensington Square Ct. […]
The Opioid Epidemic and Domestic Violence
19 Days of Activism Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The current opioid epidemic is affecting many parts of our community. Opioid overdoses have become so widespread that the Tennessee General Assembly has permitted pharmacies to carry naloxone, a medication used to negate the effects of an opioid overdose until the patient receives professional treatment. Additionally, the number of […]
Myths and Facts
There are many common myths and misconceptions surrounding domestic violence and sexual assault. These shape the way in which society perceives and responds to violence perpetrated against the victim or survivor. Such myths and attitudes are harmful as they tend to blame the survivors for the violence, rather than holding perpetrators responsible for their behavior.Together […]
Boots & Brews was a success!
Thank you to all of our incredible sponsors, partners, and event attendees! Because of YOU Boots & Brews was a success! The 2nd annual Boots & Brews benefit party drew a full-house crowd on Thursday, October 11th. The event kicked off at 5pm with a special VIP kickin-it hour, and general admission joined the fun […]
Official kick off Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center Shelter’s Renovation
February 7th, 2018 – Murfreesboro, TN – On Monday morning, February 5th, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center welcomed guests in celebration of the opening of the newly renovated children’s playroom within the center’s safe shelter. The playroom renovation was funded by a generous $5,000 grant awarded to Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center by The […]
