Pat Head Summitt, University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach and record setter, has signed on with the SafeHarbor Child Advocacy Center as their official spokesperson for the coming year.  SafeHarbor serves child-victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect in Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson and Sevier Counties in Tennessee’s 4^th Judicial District.

Barry Fain, a co-founder and member of the board of directors for SafeHarbor, states, “We are very excited about Pat joining our efforts to help the children of the 4^th Judicial District.  Pat understands that sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect are significant traumas in a child’s life.  And, she feels led to do what she can to bring this issue to the forefront, so that it can be addressed.” 

In addition to her coaching duties at the University of Tennessee, Summitt is very active in community and civic initiatives, having been recognized by several local, state and national organizations for her hard work and dedication to community activities.  “Pat’s history demonstrates a person who is not afraid of hard work and meeting goals, both personally and professionally.  And, those are the characteristics that will continue to move SafeHarbor forward in its efforts to serve child-victims of abuse”, notes Fain.

To learn more about SafeHarbor Child Advocacy Center, Inc., visit their website at www.SafeHarborCAC.com.