CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Austin Peay State University has partnered with the Sexual Assault Center in Clarksville for the “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event Friday, March 24 at Fortera Stadium. Registration starts at 5 p.m. with the walk at 6 p.m.
The cost to walk in $5 if you’re wearing heels and $10 without heels. Austin Peay has held the walk in the past but this is the first year they have joined forces with the Sexual Assault Center. To sign up for the walk or for more details call 931-221-6840.
“The program is to educate people on domestic violence and sexual assault, prevention efforts, as well as bringing awareness to that in Clarksville,” said Stephen Dominy, APSU Logistics Coordinator for the walk. Their will be vendors, music and other activities.
Dominy added the event is also a fundraiser for the Sexual Assault Center in Clarksville in its efforts to ensure support for victims and members of our community that have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Sexual Assault Center opened its doors in Clarksville in 1991 but closed in 2010 because of lack of funding. The office was reopened last year, once again with the mission of providing healing for those affected by sexual assault and ending sexual violence through counseling, education and advocacy.
The center provides services to families, adults and children who are survivors of sexual violence without regard of their ability to pay for services.
The Sexual Assault Center in Clarksville is at 1725, Suite I, on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard behind Jimmy John’s restaurant. Go to www.sacenter.org or call 931-241-4144.