Author: Brittany Fleenor

Jonathan Roberts Apr 25, 2021 “Put a finger down if you ever said yes to a sexual encounter out of fear,” the woman read aloud. The four other women with her each put down a finger. “Put a finger down if you were ever coerced into unwanted sexual experiences,” she continued, all five putting a…
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by Maria Roberts Wednesday, April 21st 2021 The Branch House Family Justice Center provides services and assistance to sexual assault victims 24-7. In March 2020 the center opened an on-site forensic exam room. An on-call nurse is always available to assist victims so they do not have to wait at a hospital. “After someone has experienced…
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by WCYB Staff Thursday, April 22nd BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A special event to honor victims of crime took place Wednesday as part of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week. Members of the HOPE Organization visited the Sullivan County Justice Center to pin purple ribbons on prosecutors, investigators and victim advocates to show appreciation . Joan Berry’s…
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by: Ashley Sharp Posted: Apr 22, 2021 / 05:55 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 22, 2021 / 06:18 PM TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — This month marks the 20th year April has been recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Organizations in the Tri-Cities say there is a lot of work to be done to help victims. For many victims, the Branch…
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April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Branch House has teamed up with many of our wonderful partners including Johnson City / Washington County Family Justice Center, Frontier Health-Safe House, YW CARES, Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking – CCAHT, ETSU College of Nursing, Children’s Advocacy Center of Sullivan County, and Ballad Health to launch a…
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Branch House has teamed up with a number of our wonderful partners to bring the Start by Believing initiative to the region. Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign aimed at ending the cycle of silence and transforming the way friends, family, formal support systems, and victim…
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Healthy Communities start when you decide to take action. Join us virtually on February 26th from 12-3PM as we learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse and domestic violence. Our friends at YW Cares are excited to host the CAC and the Branch House as we come together to create a…
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Branch House Sullivan County Family Justice Center Navigator Branch House is a 501(c) (3) non-profit agency that provides services for victims of interpersonal violence in Sullivan County.  Our mission is to advocate for and empower survivors of abuse through unified community engagement, collaboration, and education. Job Summary: Branch House is searching for a Navigator with…
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BY ALLY HIRSCHLAG February 13, 2019 Valentine’s Day is hard for a lot of people. No matter how brands modify marketing strategies to be inclusive as possible of all relationship statuses and orientations, it still feels a lot like a holiday reserved for couples, who then feel obligated to show affection in grandiose ways. But what about the…
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