A non-profit specializing in supportive services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
03/13/2026
Have you gotten your tickets to Show Your Till on 4/30/26? This special event supports local survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and we would be honored to have you with us.
We are thrilled to announce our featured speaker, Dr. Wes Carr-Patterson — advocate, educator, and founder of the Victoria W. Carr Foundation, whose mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence and inspire change.
Your presence helps create an army of support for survivors. It often takes one survivor bravely sharing their story for another to feel safe enough to come forward. By attending, you’re helping make that possible.
We would love to see you there and stand together for hope, healing, and community.
03/12/2026
We are deeply grateful to the Charity Circle of Murfreesboro for their recent grant in support of our mission to serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This investment in the life of a survivor is a powerful reminder that they matter, that their voices are heard, and that they are empowered.
Because of this generous financial support, we are able to provide essential items and critical assistance to survivors—services that may not have been possible otherwise. Your commitment helps create safety, dignity, and hope at moments when they are needed most.
Thank you for standing with us and with the survivors we serve.
03/06/2026
Huge thanks to Faith and Grace Flooring for standing with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It truly takes a community to make survivors feel supported and believed.
On 3/21/26, please consider giving generously—support this amazing local business and support our agency’s mission.
03/05/2026
Make a powerful difference in your community. Survivors of sexual assault deserve advocates who will listen, believe, and support them through crisis.
Our next volunteer training for sexual assault advocates takes place on March 20, 2026.
Writing out your thoughts, and finding ways to gently reconsider them, can help you process negative thoughts and find what you need to feel better.
02/16/2026
Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of President’s Day.
Even while our doors are closed, you are not alone. Our crisis lines remain open around the clock, offering support, safety, and someone who will listen.
Domestic Violence Support: 615‑896‑2012
Sexual Assault Support: 615‑494‑9262
Please reach out whenever you need us. We’re here for you.
02/15/2026
To our survivors, donors, and volunteers:
On this Valentine’s Day, may love find you gently — in the quiet moments, in the breath you didn’t realize you were holding, in the truth that your worth is not earned but inherent.
You are a testament to resilience, to generosity, to the kind of courage that reshapes the world in small, luminous ways.
May you feel cherished, may you feel seen, and may you never forget the sacred truth at the center of your being:
You matter. You are worthy. You are loved.
02/12/2026
Our office will be closed today, February 12th, for mandatory staff training as we work to sharpen our team’s toolkit and continue providing the highest quality, compassionate services to all survivors.
We will resume normal operating hours on Friday, February 13th, and we look forward to seeing you then.
02/11/2026
We’re grateful to be recognized as a 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant recipient. This funding allows us to further our work in supporting survivors of domestic violence and deepening our impact in Murfreesboro, TN. Thank you to Chick-fil-A and our community partners for supporting this work!
02/09/2026
You are cordially invited to Show Your Till, our annual charity luncheon on April 30th at The View at the Fountains from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This gathering offers a catered meal and a dynamic speaker who will uplift, inform, and inspire.
Your presence and support help us make a meaningful impact in the lives of sexual assault survivors. We are committed to cultivating strong community partnerships and filling our tills with life‑saving dollars that ensure every survivor is seen, heard, and believed. You matter, and we stand with you.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For details, please contact our Executive Director at ericka@dvsacenter.org.
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite. Click on the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/show-your-till-tickets-1980032410240?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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The Domestic Violence Center of Rutherford County was started in 1986. Deborah Johnson was the program founder and served as the Executive Director for 30 years until 2016. The program started with a tiny, one room office, with a desk and a phone, two salaries, and limited services funded by VOCA. In 1988, two safe houses and counseling services were added.
After 15 years of hard advocacy work, in 2003 the program was able to build a confidential, emergency, safe shelter – deemed the Bernard House. In 2007 Domestic Violence Program merged with Sexual Assault Services, becoming a duel program that provided hospital accompaniment, counseling, and legal services to victims of sexual assault and stalking, in addition to domestic violence.
The organization continues to grow and mold to fit the needs of its growing and changing community, to better assist the women, men, and children who find themselves in the crisis and critical situation of domestic and sexual violence.
MISSION
At Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center our mission is simple: to PROTECT victims, PREVENT violence, and EMPOWER survivors.
We accomplish this by providing citizens of Rutherford County with the resources and assistance necessary to effectively deal with the personal, social, and legal implications of victimization by domestic violence and sexual assault.
STRATEGIC GOALS
CLIENT OUTCOMES: Deliver quality crisis services to ensure the safety of our clients and to help them achieve improved social emotional wellbeing.
EDUCATION & AWARENESS: Educate the community about the incidence and causes of domestic violence and sexual assault, and increase awareness of the critical importance of the services we provide.
SUSTAINABILITY: Increase and diversify financial support to sustain our mission.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Continue to build relationships with public and private organizations to achieve greater impact.
ORGANIZATION CAPACITY: Develop and strengthen the organization’s capacity to fulfill our mission goals.
