Rachel Freeman On Supporting Sexual Assault Victims
Rachel Freeman is the President and CEO of Nashville’s Sexual Assault Center (SAC). She leads the SAC in creating a safe, compassionate environment for survivors to begin their healing journey. In this episode, Freeman discusses the SAC's role in the community, key sexual assault statistics, and preventive initiatives like the Safe Bar program and campus outreach efforts.
About Rachel Freeman
Rachel Freeman has served as the President and CEO of the Sexual Assault Center (SAC) since January 2018, following a year of succession training with former leader Tim Tohill. Rachel joined SAC in 2002 and has been pivotal in its expansion and evolution.
Founded in 1978 by Vanderbilt divinity students, SAC’s mission is to provide healing for survivors of sexual assault and to end sexual violence through counseling, education, and advocacy. Under Rachel's leadership, SAC has doubled its staff and budget, and introduced the Tohill SAFE Clinic in 2018, offering 24/7 medical-legal exams.
Rachel's leadership ensures SAC remains a vital resource for individuals and communities across Tennessee.
