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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Every donation we receive plays a fundamental role in our work to end sexual violence. Donate to SARA today.
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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 Jan 18 2021 - Jan 18 2021 02:00PM - 03:30PM |
| Greene IAP Jan 25 2021 - Jan 25 2021 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Fluvanna IAC Meeting Feb 04 2021 - Feb 04 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
| Louisa IAC Feb 11 2021 - Feb 11 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
| Nelson IAC Feb 15 2021 - Feb 15 2021 02:00PM - 03:30PM |
Latest News
Community Relief and Resources
07 January 2021 - 177 ViewsCOVID-19 Relief and Community Resources for the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and…
SARA Names New Executive Director
03 December 2020 - 409 ViewsThe Board of Directors for the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) announced today that they have chosen Renee Branson, MA,…
Giving Tuesday Auction
23 November 2020 - 422 ViewsGiving Tuesday Auction Bidding opens at noon on Giving Tuesday, December 1st, and will be open through Sunday, December 6th.…
SARA Seeks New Executive Director
21 July 2020 - 931 ViewsAfter nearly eight years of service, Becky Weybright is leaving her role as Executive Director of SARA. We are deeply…
We commit to continuing the work of dismantling all of the ways that racism and inequality operate in our lives, in our communities, and in our institutions.
04 June 2020 - 824 ViewsThe Staff and Board at the Sexual Assault Resource Agency are grieved by the on-going inequity and violence against People…
We are here for you during these uncertain times.
22 May 2020 - 865 ViewsAs we continue to receive updates regarding coronavirus, SARA would like to inform survivors, community partners, and supporters that we…
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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