The Austin Police Department is showing off six re-modeled interview rooms.
They’re meant to be more comforting to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
APD tells us the rooms are thoughtfully planned and they hope survivors feel comfortable.
Read MoreOn Monday, the Austin Police Department unveiled their new interview rooms specifically for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
The nonprofit Project Beloved recently completed the redesign and installation of the six "soft" interview rooms. Each room is decorated with a painting, cushioned chairs and aromatherapy oils.
Read MoreFort Worth-based Project Beloved was selected as one of 13 nonprofits from around the world to receive a Bank of America Employee Grant.
Project Beloved received a $50,000 grant to serve local communities from Bank of America, which received more than 2,800 nominations.
Read MoreBank of America donated $50,000 Friday to the Fort Worth area non profit “Project Beloved”, which aims to help sex assault victims through the examination and law enforcement interviews they face following a complaint. The group’s goal is to change the conversation about sex assault and empower survivors.
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