The Knox County Health Department’s Rape Prevention and Education/Violence Prevention program provides prevention services, program development, and education outreach.
The topics include ACEs-Adverse Childhood Experiences as it relates to higher risk of victimization of sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence. These trainings also include information on how to implement trauma-informed approaches and self-care practices when working with individuals.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources:
- Family Justice Center 24/7 crisis line: 865-521-6336
- Sexual Assault Center of East TN-McNabb Center 24/7 crisis line: 865-522-7273
What is Safe Bar?
The Safe Bar program is part of an initiative supported by the Tennessee Department of Health. KCHD is partnering with local agencies to train and certify local bars, restaurants, and community organizations to recognize and respond to harassment and sexual violence with the goal of creating safer nightlife spaces.
Why should bars get the Safe Bar certification?
Following certification, participating bars are given a Safe Bar window cling to display, Safe Bar posters, Safe Bar koozies, and pens, as well as a binder with local resources to support staff in helping patrons needing assistance.
What is included in training?
Training includes FREE, in-person education on bystander intervention while raising awareness about alcohol's role in sexual assault and harassing behaviors.
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has produced a series of videos to help guide adults through the subject of child sexual abuse and prevention. This four-part series discusses:
- Why children might not tell (about abuse)
- Indicators of (potential) child sexual abuse
- Who can be a perpetrator and how they think
- How to talk to your child about personal body safety
- What a child can do if they feel they are in an unsafe situation
- Reporting abuse
You can learn more about child sexual abuse and prevention by clicking here.
To report a suspected case of child abuse or for more information about child abuse, contact the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) at: 877-237-0004.
Reports can also be made securely at: https://apps.tn.gov/carat.
Questions?
If you are interested in having your bar, restaurant, or community organization Safe Bar Certified or if you have questions regarding other RPE trainings, contact Amy Rowling, KCHD Violence Prevention Health Educator, at 865-215-5061 or email amy.rowling@knoxcounty.org.
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