The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is a fact filled website. They are a “private nonprofit organization composed of diverse community leaders and program members who share a common vision of ending violence in the lives of Tennesseans through public policy, advocacy, education and activities that increase the capacity of programs and communities to address violence.”
Tennessee has 32 domestic violence programs, 8 sexual assault crisis centers, and 8 dual issue programs located across the state. Service provided by these programs include:
- Emergency Shelter
- 24-Hour Hotline
- Food, Clothing, and other essential items
- Advocacy
- Transportation
- Counseling
- Community Education
- Support Groups
- Volunteer programs
- Outreach to Rural Communities
- Medical and legal accompaniment
- SANE (Sexual Assault Nursing Exam)
- SART (Sexual Assault Response Team)
- RAD (Rape Aggression Defense)
The list of shelters can be found by clicking HERE.
If you or a loved one lives in the state of Tennessee, and are victims of violence, please pass on this information.
Peace and Safety my Friend,
Mothers Fighting For Others
