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by Lindsey Hayes, MS, SARA Prevention Manager There’s so much I’m proud of about growing up in rural Appalachia. Community runs deep,...

This April, the CASPCA partnered with the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and...

This recent article by Raliance highlights why AI should never replace human expertise in shaping sexual violence policies . Technology...

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

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...

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...

In the past 12 months, SARA answered 215 hotline calls. Within the same period, an answering service handled 180 calls, almost half of...

While watching a game show recently, I learned that the verb “to advocate" is derived from the Latin word advocare meaning “to add a...

As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, I wish you this – May you make time to prioritize fun and celebration in the workplace.

To successfully prevent and respond to violence on a community level, we need community involvement. That’s where you come in! 

Sourced from https://www.teendvmonth.org Signs of Teen Dating Violence Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly...

Dear Friends of SARA, It is officially crunch time at the Virginia General Assembly. Committees in the House and the Senate are...

Dear Friends of SARA, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we come together to shed light on the pervasive issue...

...offering free services is not just an act of empathy but a vital step toward breaking this cycle of economic hardship.

SARA's Core Mission: Empowering Survivors of Sexual Violence At SARA, our foremost mission is to empower survivors of sexual violence....

Dear Friends of SARA, I am humbled and honored to write to you as the Interim Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency....

In our chaotic and demanding world, we often forget about ourselves while prioritizing the needs of others. At SARA, we believe self-care...

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...

Dear SARA Friends and Community, When you or a loved one needs support after an assault or resources for sexual violence prevention and...

Dear Friends of SARA, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and we are gearing up for events to mark the occasion. We are...