Support Services
SARA serves men, women, children, and non-binary persons who have experienced sexual violence. We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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SARA currently provides 2 to 4 year consulting to assist schools and churches as they develop prevention education programs.
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SARA seeks community members of any gender to join our team as a Hotline or Community Outreach Volunteer.
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OUR MISSION
ELIMINATING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Services are provided free to all survivors, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, economic status, education, parenthood, physical and/or mental abilities, national origin, immigration/documentation status or any other status.
SUPPORT SERVICES
PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE
SARA’s Support Services are available to all survivors of sexual violence, including men, women, and children. Support Services are also available to friends, family, and loved ones of survivors. All of our Support Services are provided free of charge. Survivors of every age, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation are welcome at SARA. We offer services in English and in Spanish.
Prevention
EDUCATION TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE
SARA currently provides 2- to 4-year consulting to assist schools as they develop prevention education programs for their students. Our Prevention Education staff draw from the most recent research and most effective curricula to build teacher training, classroom-based violence prevention education, after-school clubs, policy improvement, and more.
TRAINING
RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY TRAINING
SARA's Outreach Coordinators are happy to provide allied professionals, community groups, faith organizations, etc. with an overview of SARA's mission and our services in the community. The dynamics of sexual violence and its impact in our community provide a background for discussing the need for our services in the community and what SARA does to support survivors, educate community members, and to prevent sexual violence from occurring in the first place. These presentations will be tailored to meet each group's needs and focus area.
Upcoming Events
| Nelson IAC May 17 2021 - May 17 2021 02:00PM - 03:30PM |
| Greene IAP May 24 2021 - May 24 2021 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Fluvanna IAC Meeting Jun 03 2021 - Jun 03 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
| Louisa IAC Jun 10 2021 - Jun 10 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
| SART Meeting Jun 17 2021 - Jun 17 2021 12:00PM - 02:30PM |
Latest News
From the Direct Services Team
13 May 2021 - 68 ViewsAt SARA we provide trauma therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. The therapeutic space is a collaborative one…
Letter from the Director
05 May 2021 - 58 ViewsDear Friends of SARA, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, I found myself thinking about one of my…
Webstore with new shirts!
30 April 2021 - 75 ViewsSARA is partnering with Love is Stronger than Hate on a design featuring the teal heart for sexual assault awareness.…
National Crime Victims' Rights Week
29 April 2021 - 71 ViewsFrom the Outreach Team- Sheri Owen Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is a time to renew our…
Spotlight on Prevention
23 April 2021 - 93 ViewsGet to know our Prevention Team! Carley Hi my name is Carley, and most people who are close to me…
What Trauma Informed Care Looks Like At SARA
14 April 2021 - 123 ViewsFrom the Direct Services Team What Trauma Informed Care Looks Like At SARA Gonzalez, Advocacy Coordinator At SARA we approach…
About SARA
The mission of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is to eliminate sexual violence and its impact by providing education, advocacy and support to men, women and children. Our vision is a community free from sexual violence.
Communities Served
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and serve:
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Charlottesville, Virginia
24-Hour Hotline: 434-977-7273
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Office: 434-295-7273
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