Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee

06/18/2025

05/01/2025

Yesterday was the last day of Sexual Assault Awareness Month- but the conversation doesn't end here. By continuing to raise awareness, we not only change the conversations surrounding sexual assault, but we can also help survivors feel seen and supported. If you are a survivor and are in need of support, please contact us at (865) 522-7273. You are not alone.

04/30/2025

It’s Denim Day!👖💙
Members of the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee wore denim today to show support for our survivors, and spreading the message that no matter what you are wearing assault is not your fault!!!

We also attending the SAAM Wrapped event with University of Tennessee Sorority and Fraternity Life to get students involved in spreading awareness! The sororities and fraternities of UTK painted denim displays!

The Center for Health Education and Wellness raising donations for our center!

Thank you to everyone who participates in creating safe environments for survivors and raising awareness in the community!

04/28/2025

April 30th is Denim Day!👖
Join us in wearing denim to show your support! To learn more, visit https://denimday.org/.

04/27/2025

Today, we have the privilege of representing Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee at the first One Knox SC game!⚽️
Spreading information and awareness on this topic to so many people of the community is our main goal, thank you Knoxville for supporting us and sexual assault survivors.💙❤️🧡

04/25/2025

This week wraps up the Clothesline Project!👚👕

This project was made by survivors, for survivors.

Thank you to our survivors who have taken their time and effort to provide support, love, and friendship to one another through creativity!

04/24/2025

Our final weekly resource guide!

Everyone deserves access to resources and support. Whether you need crisis services, mental health support, or other community resources, we’ve got you covered!💙

Check out our county-by-county guide every Thursday of April to find local services near you.

04/22/2025

When someone you care about has been sexually assaulted, it can be difficult to know how to help. Often times, the best way to be supportive is to assure your loved one that you believe them and ask what you can do to help. Because sexual assault can make someone feel powerless over their situation, it is also important to empower them to feel in control of their decisions afterwards. By assuring, empowering, and offering help, we can help loved ones start to rebuild feelings of trust, control, and safety.

04/18/2025

Join us as we honor these stories and continue the conversation with our Clothesline Project!👚👕
This project was made by survivors, for survivors.
These pieces of art state empowering messages to those who need encouragement to come forward!

04/17/2025

This week’s county resources!

Everyone deserves access to resources and support. Whether you need crisis services, mental health support, or other community resources, we’ve got you covered!💙

Check out our county-by-county guide every Thursday of April to find local services near you.

04/16/2025

Today we participate in day to support our survivors and break stigmas around sexual violence! It doesn’t matter how you represent yourself or what you wear, respecting consent is always important.

We wore our red lipstick to the VOLs Walk for SAAM hosted by Center for Health Education and Wellness where we met with several students and faculty, shared resources, and walked for awareness!

04/14/2025

On Saturday 4/12, a local group, Knox Girls Who Walk, helped spread awareness about sexual assault by sponsoring a walk! All members wore the color teal and had a small discussion about the topic before walking together around the Fourth and Gill neighborhood.

Today, our crew joined Center for Health Education and Wellness in the Sexual Assault Awareness- Paint the Rock event where several staff showed up and placed a handprint to show our support for sexual assault survivors!