[youtube.com] APD works to improve interview process for survivors of sexual assault

Project Beloved, a non-profit organization, recently completed the redesign and installation of six soft interview rooms for the benefit of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The rooms are beautiful and thoughtfully planned, and will allow Austin Police investigators and counselors to work with survivors in the most comfortable setting possible.

[austinchronicle.com] APD Unveils New Interview Rooms For Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The Austin Police Department’s Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence units unveiled six new interview rooms redesigned with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and their children in mind.

In use now, the “soft interview rooms,” located far out on Ed Bluestein Blvd. where those units are housed, were designed by Project Beloved, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit that works to empower survivors and improve prosecution rates.

[dailytexanonline.com]APD introduces soft interview rooms for sexual assault survivors

The Austin Police Department renovated rooms for interviews involving sexual assault cases with the help of a nonprofit so survivors can share their stories in a more comfortable setting.

The six interview rooms, located within the Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Units, were previously very stark and had thin walls, said Kachina Clark, the victim services manager for APD. She said after the renovation, the rooms now have repainted walls, comfortable chairs, new lighting and blankets. APD has already begun using the rooms for interviews after finishing the renovations last week.

[kut.org]Austin Police Unveil New Interview Rooms For Sexual Assault Survivors

Three gray lounge chairs surround a small table. There is a weighted blanket in a basket by the window, another blanket draped across one of the chairs. Most of the furniture is from home decor retailer West Elm.

[kxan.com] APD unveils new interview rooms aimed at comforting sexual assault survivors

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.

[kvue.com] Austin police unveil revamped interview rooms for sexual assault, domestic violence survivors

On 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.

[fortworthbusiness.com] Bank of America Pledges $50K to Fort Worth-based Project Beloved

Fort 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.

[wbap.com] Bank of America Employees Donate $50 Thousand to Help Sex Assault Victims

Bank 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.