UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 5 Years In Overton
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrating five years of providing specialized support services to survivors of domestic violence in Overton County. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the organization operates as a one-stop shop where domestic violence and sexual and elder abuse victims can access order of protection assistance and referrals to community partners. Shaw […]
Tech Using $1.5M Grant To Train Sexual Assault Nurses
Tennessee Tech Whitson-Hester School of Nursing will use a $1.5 million grant to recruit and train sexual assault nurse examiners. The professionals conduct exams to collect evidence for rape victims and sexual assault survivors. Tennessee Tech Nursing Professor Ann Hellman said sexual assault survivors in the region have to travel to Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Nashville […]
Breaking Stigmas And Trusting Instincts During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Someone is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Project AWAKEN Coordinator at Tennessee Tech Jac Ewasyshyn said the 18 to 24 year-old age range are impacted too often. “Perpetrators may try to get someone purposefully intoxicated, so they can take advantage of them,” Ewasyshyn said. “Perpetrators may take advantage of […]
Genesis House Needs Hygiene Donations With Fundraisers Cancelled
The Genesis House of the Upper Cumberland is in desperate need of hygiene and cleaning products since their big fundraisers have been cancelled. Program Manager Denise Dillon said they’ve taken a monetary loss with COVID cancelling events like Handbags for Hope and Wine on The WestSide. Dillon said eight of ten people who come to […]
