College Campuses Remain Prime Spot For Sexual Assault
A college campus in our midst makes sexual assault something the Upper Cumberland needs to keep top of mind. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the 23rd year of the observance. The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center’s Dasha Cross said many may not understand the prevalence on sexual assaults among college students. “Usually when college […]
Show Support For Domestic Abuse Survivors With Purple Thursday
Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center encouraging residents to support domestic abuse survivors with Purple Thursday. The national event is held on the third Thursday of October. The Family Justice Center’s Dasha Cross said the day helps those who have or are going through domestic abuse know they are not alone. Cross said that encouraging communities […]
Family Justice Center Launching Domestic Violence Survivor Support Group
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center wants to launch a new domestic violence survivor support group. Coordinated Community Response Specialist Dasha Cross said the group is part of a grant requirement from the Victim of Crimes Act Program. Cross said the group is an opportunity to understand the many facets of daily life impacted in […]
