KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Staff at the Knoxville Family Justice Center wore purple Thursday to mark Wear Purple Thursday, a national campaign that raises awareness for domestic violence survivors during Domestic Awareness Month.
The center works with YWCA, the McNabb Center and law enforcement to provide support, counseling, and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Organizers say this month serves as a reminder that help is available year-round.
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Michelle Clayton, executive director for the Knoxville Family Justice Center explained why staff joined in on the movement.
“Our goal is to make sure that they know that we are always there for them,” Clayton said. “The people in this building spend their entire career making sure that people feel safe and have power back, and that is why we’re trying to do today with wearing purple.”…