Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center

P.O. Box 922

Murray, Kentucky

Hours:  24 hours a day

Motto:  "Providing Rays of Hope.”

Mission Statement

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center provides free and confidential services to both adults and child victims of rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault and incest without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status.

Services Provided

§      24-Hour Help Line

§      Counseling to aid the victim in expressing his or her thoughts and feelings about the trauma

§      Counseling and support to aid the family and friends of the victim

§      Counseling to adult survivors of incest

§      Support groups for survivors or rape, sexual abuse and incest

§      Legal, medical and law enforcement information

§      Advocacy for victims by meeting them at the hospital emergency room and police stations

§      Referrals to other appropriate community resources

§      Third party reporting

§      Assistance with Victim Compensation Claims

§      Free educational programs for children and adults associated with schools or community groups

§      Free literature about dealing with trauma, increasing self-esteem, and improving communication with children

Annual Events

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (March)

United Way Small Business Drive

Murray State University’s “BE SAFE” Week (October)

Murray Safety Expo (February)

Agency Fund Raisers

Tater Day (April – Marshall County)

Just Desserts (June – McCracken County)

Barbeque on the River (September – Paducah)

Visit these websites:
Kentucky Domestic Violence Association http://www.kdva.org

The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc.   http://www.kasap.org

The Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center also participates in the following groups:

Sexual Assault Response Team in Murray

CUBS in Murray/Calloway County

Multi-Disciplinary Team in Murray

McCracken County Community Coalition Against Violence & Drugs

For more information, send an e-mail:   mfoley@rapecrisiswky.org

Pictured top to bottom:  Murray Educator, Stacy Thomas, teaching self-defense to Calloway County and Murray High School students at this year's Murray Safety Expo. This is one of the free educational programs the RCC offers to all ages and groups.

Clinical Coordinator, Cindy Owen, is pictured helping a child with a technique called "Sand Tray Therapy." This form of expression allows child and adult clients to show the therapist how they feel or what has happened to them by designing things in the sand. It is a good, non-verbal form a communication that doesn't threaten the client.

Scheduled Purchase Area Sexual Assault Center & United Way Events:

Agency Meeting
Thursday, June 14, 2007
There will be a meeting of local United Way agencies at 4:00 PM.

CUBS
Wednesday, March 12, 2007
There will be a CUBS meeting at 12:00 Noon at Glendale Church. This will be an informative meeting with area agencies.

Froggie Fest Concert
Saturday, July 7, 2007
The United Way and our agencies will be working Concessions for the Froggie Fest Concert. MSU has assisted the United Way in allowing the proceeds to benefit our local agencies. Thank you MSU!

Softball Tournament
Friday, July 27, 2007
Each year the United Way coordinates a Softball Tournament played by local community and business teams. If you cannot play, come watch.

Leadership Breakfast
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Business leaders meet to discuss how business and the United Way can impact our community.

Golf Tournament
Friday, September 21, 2007

The Grand Home Give-A-Way
July 2007 Thru Building Completion 2008
Keep an eye out for advertising concerning the Grand Home.

United Way Auction- Chairs, Etc.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
At this year’s Auction we are anticipating up to twenty-five chairs and a few unique items to be auctioned. Local artist donate their artwork and crafts for the proceeds to be given back to the United Way and the community served. The event will be at Murray Country Club with the reception beginning at 5:30 PM. The auction starts at 7:00PM sharp. Tickets will be limited and available soon. Call Samantha at the United Way office phone 270-753-0317. You may also contact Robert Billington or Mark Kennedy our local volunteer ticket sales persons.