Over the past 12 months, the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center in Rutherford County has made a big impact, despite the hardships of COVID-19.

The non-profit has learned to navigate the uncertainty of this year, but quickly learned that not everyone is safer at home.

In 2020 they provided hope and healing to over 2,250 individuals and families working to overcome the fear, pain, and trauma rooted in domestic violence and sexual assault. In 2020, their team of staff and volunteers answered over 580 crisis calls, provided counseling services to more than 200 individuals, assisted over 100 families entering into a safe shelter and wrote more than 1,370 legal orders of protection.

The Domestic Violence Center of Rutherford County was started in 1986. Today the center specializes in a wide array of vital healing and protective services including 24/7 crisis support, emergency shelter, sexual assault advocacy including onsite medical exams, counseling, and legal/court advocacy to all current or past victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking free of charge.

CONTACT:

DVSA Center
1423 Kensington Square Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Tel: (615) 896-7377