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
| Noodles & Company Fundraiser Jun 25 2021 - Jun 25 2021 04:00PM - 08:00PM |
| Beleza - Music on the Lawn Jun 25 2021 - Jun 25 2021 05:00PM - 07:00PM |
| Greene IAP Jun 28 2021 - Jun 28 2021 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Fluvanna IAC Meeting Jul 01 2021 - Jul 01 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
| Louisa IAC Jul 08 2021 - Jul 08 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
Latest News
What is Prevention?
11 June 2021 - 105 ViewsWhen fire-fighters arrive on the scene to spray a building that’s on fire, they are managing a fire, but that’s not…
Safe and Affordable Housing: A Framework for Justice for Sexual Violence Survivors
09 June 2021 - 130 ViewsThe majority of sexual assaults occur at or near the survivor’s home and just over a third of the…
Letter from the Director
04 June 2021 - 208 ViewsHello Friends of SARA, Happy June! June is an end to the school year, longer days, warmer weather, Pride…
From the Outreach Team
26 May 2021 - 254 ViewsMental Health Within Asian American And Pacific Islander Communities May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific…
From the Prevention Team
18 May 2021 - 227 ViewsCoaching Boys Into Men – June Prevention Team Blog Post Who influences you? What impact does that person have…
From the Direct Services Team
13 May 2021 - 338 ViewsAt SARA we provide trauma therapy for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. The therapeutic space is a collaborative one…
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:
Contact SARA
Charlottesville, Virginia
24-Hour Hotline: 434-977-7273
Hotline Disclosure
Office: 434-295-7273
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