Tennessee Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Centers

Children’s Advocacy Centers in Tennessee

Ashley's Place

18th Judicial District

Contact Information

Amy Burke-Salyers, Executive Director

315 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Office: (615) 451-2169

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NCA Membership Status

  • Associate Member

Year Established

  • 2000

Counties Served

  • Sumner

Child Victims Served

  • 113 (July 2007 – June 2008)

Staff

  • Executive Director – Amy Burke Salyers
  • Family Advocate – Laura Ruddell
  • Forensic Interviewer – Phyllis Smith

DCS Office/Administrator/Region

  • State of Tennessee DCS, Frank Mix, Mid-Cumberland Region

District Attorney

  • Ray Whitley

Sheriff/Police Departments

  • Sumner County Sheriff’s Department
  • Gallatin Police Department
  • Hendersonville Police Department
  • White House Police Department
  • Portland Police Department
  • Westmoreland Police Department
  • Millersville Police Department
  • Goodlettsville Police Department

Services Provided

  • Victim Advocacy
  • Individual child victim therapy
  • Non-offending family member support group
  • Community education
  • Prevention and outreach

Funding Sources

  • DCS Grant
  • Memorial Grant
  • United Way
  • Fundraisers
  • Individual donations