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Dear SARA: I am a parent of a pre-teen, and I realize he’s beginning to wonder about sexual things much more these days. How do I offer guidance and support, without encouraging risk-taking?

Your son is fortunate to have a supportive parent like you. He can really benefit from you just being real with . . . → Read More: Dear SARA: I am a parent of a pre-teen…

Running a charity race or fun run soon? Or just running around the block? A volunteer has designed this awesome shirt for runners and walkers who want to encourage others to break the silence around sexual violence. It’s available through Zazzle.com, and if you get to Zazzle through the online shopping mall GoodShop.com, . . . → Read More: Runners Break the Silence

This article about the victim-blaming of Lara Logan, the journalist assaulted while covering the spring uprisings in Egypt, was published in the last issue of More magazine. I only came across it because someone left the issue in our waiting room (by the way, we love to get copies of recent magazines for our . . . → Read More: America’s Real Favorite Pastime? Judging Women

Congratulations to our amazing June 2011 Volunteer of the Month, Amanda Snead!

Amanda offered her assistance with our spring mailing, and was instrumental in the timely completion of the project.  She worked numerous hours folding, stuffing, and stamping letters. Although this type of project can be tedious and monotonous at times, she was very . . . → Read More: Volunteer of the Month Amanda Snead

SARA is celebrating! Changes to protective order legislation effective today reduce barriers to protection for victims of stalking, sexual assault and dating violence.

House Bill 2063 and Senate Bill 1222 contain the following changes:

Creates one standard for getting protections for victims of family abuse and for victims of other acts of . . . → Read More: New Protective Order Legislation Effective Today!

The nomination process closes in one week!

AWARD CRITERIA

In honor of Ms. Grimm, the award is intended to recognize the extraordinary contributions to the elimination of sexual violence through education, advocacy, direct services to clients, volunteer activities, or legislative activities or contributions. The recipient may be recognized for a specific contribution of great . . . → Read More: Reminder: Nominations for Grimm Award due June 30th!

We are pleased to announce that we have reached the $110,000 goal ahead of our June 30th deadline. Many thanks to all the donors who made it possible for us to serve 7 local schools this year with innovative, effective prevention programs.   Come Celebrate! All Campaign Supporters Welcome!   On June 30th, please . . . → Read More: UPDATE: Campaign for Prevention Reaches $110,000 Goal by Deadline!

 This month marks the tenth year that Sticks Kebob Shop has been offering Charlottesville food on a stick! To celebrate the date, Sticks is continuing their tradition of giving back to the community. For ten consecutive nights (June 23-July 2, 4:00 pm – close) both Sticks locations will give 10% of their revenue to . . . → Read More: Sticks Kebob Shop Supports SARA!

Congratulations to our amazing May 2011 Volunteer of the Month, Rob Kavanaugh!

Rob has been volunteering with SARA for about a year now, and even just in one year, he has done so much! Rob started off by helping with our outreach program, through which he shared his brains on our think-tank-team, and helped . . . → Read More: Volunteer of the Month: Rob Kavanaugh

We are so grateful to all the members of the Future Fund for their support!