November 2024: Letter from the Director
We need each other in this movement to create communities free from sexual violence at all its intersections. There is much work to be done
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Oct 303 min read
Balancing New Parenthood and Paid Work: How SARA's Infant-At-Work Policy Supported My Family and Return to the Office
This past January, my husband and I introduced our first baby girl, Georgia, into the world. I worked right up until my due date and...
Sep 102 min read
September 2024: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, I relish the opportunity to reflect on Fiscal Year 2024 and to share a few highlights with you. SARA collects data...
Jul 22 min read
Bring the Hotline Home!
In the past 12 months, SARA answered 215 hotline calls. Within the same period, an answering service handled 180 calls, almost half of...
Jun 51 min read
June 2024: Letter from the Director
While watching a game show recently, I learned that the verb “to advocate" is derived from the Latin word advocare meaning “to add a...
May 61 min read
May 2024: Letter from the Director
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I wish you this – May you make time to prioritize fun and celebration in the workplace.
Apr 91 min read
April 2024: Letter from the Director
To successfully prevent and respond to violence on a community level, we need community involvement. That’s where you come in!
Mar 51 min read
Honoring Intersectionality: Women's History Month
Dear Friends of SARA, March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history...
Feb 65 min read
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month - February, 2024
Sourced from https://www.teendvmonth.org Signs of Teen Dating Violence Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly...
Jan 302 min read
January 2024: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, It is officially crunch time at the Virginia General Assembly. Committees in the House and the Senate are...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
October 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we come together to shed light on the pervasive issue...
Sep 5, 20232 min read
September 2023: Letter from the Director
...offering free services is not just an act of empathy but a vital step toward breaking this cycle of economic hardship.
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Empowering Healing Through EMDR: SARA's Commitment to Survivor Support
SARA's Core Mission: Empowering Survivors of Sexual Violence At SARA, our foremost mission is to empower survivors of sexual violence....
Jul 31, 20233 min read
August 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, I am humbled and honored to write to you as the Interim Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency....
Jul 31, 20232 min read
10 Self-Care Tips from SARA Staff
In our chaotic and demanding world, we often forget about ourselves while prioritizing the needs of others. At SARA, we believe self-care...
Jun 7, 20232 min read
June 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, One of the more common questions we receive at SARA is, “who do you serve?” When we opened our doors nearly 45...
May 9, 20232 min read
May 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear SARA Friends and Community, When you or a loved one needs support after an assault or resources for sexual violence prevention and...
Apr 3, 20232 min read
April 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we are gearing up for events to mark the occasion. We are...
Mar 7, 20232 min read
VisitAble Certification
We are excited to share that SARA completed VisitAble’s Advocate+ certification. Why VisitAble VisitAble is a disability inclusion firm...
Jan 31, 20233 min read
February 2023: Letter from the Director
Dear Friends of SARA, Every winter sexual and domestic violence organizations from around the Commonwealth gather at the General Assembly...
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