Being in the deep red state of Tennessee, while working at a Sexual Assault Center, when Roe v Wade was overturned and Tennessee’s trigger ban goes into effect, can be quite the daunting experience.  We understand that abortion is a very sensitive topic for many, rooted in deep beliefs and feelings that stem from personal experience to religious roots. Sexual Assault Center, a non-profit organization serving victim/survivors of sexual assault and educating communities across the state, is a bipartisan organization, as our work provides hope and healing to those impacted by sexual violence; our staff, clients, volunteers, and supporters have diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and we respect each of them equally.  Listen and learn from our experience as we navigated a grass roots campaign to take on abortion access in Tennessee, while trying to remain mission focused and bipartisan.

Speakers

Jessica Barfield, Lorraine McGuire

Area of Focus

Advocacy and Intervention for Survivors