Join STAR at Good People Kitchen on Monday, April 1st for a special give back event to support our Alexandria Office. Present our flyer and 20% of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to STAR (excluding alcohol sales). Click here to RSVP through our Facebook event.
Start By Believing Day is Wednesday, April 3rd, and it provides an opportunity for communities across the country, and around the world, to unify with one meaningful message for survivors of sexual assault: We hear you and we are here to help you. During the month of April, we encourage our communities to help raise […]
We know that parents need healing too. They have a variety of reactions and feelings upon finding out that a child they love has been sexually abused. Many of the ways they have coped in the past may not be helping them in this situation and many times the complex situations related to sexual abuse […]
Want to learn how to support and advocate for sexual assault survivors? Join us for an informative and interactive workshop to learn about the dynamics and impacts of sexual violence on Thursday, April 4th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. In addition to learning about the short and long term impacts sexual violence has on our […]
We know that parents need healing too. They have a variety of reactions and feelings upon finding out that a child they love has been sexually abused. Many of the ways they have coped in the past may not be helping them in this situation and many times the complex situations related to sexual abuse […]
Loving yourself is hard. Learning to love yourself after experiencing sexual trauma can be even harder, but it’s an important part of the healing process. Join us for a workshop on Thursday, April 11th that explores self-love and self-soothing skills, including non-sexual touch and the importance of putting your needs first. This workshop is for […]
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, STAR and Birthmark Doula Collective are hosing a panel discussion to focus on sexual trauma, birth violence, coercion, and consent. This discussion is an intentional response to the current conversations surrounding Black Maternal Mortality and aims to give attendees tools to protect, educate and advocate for themselves and […]
Join STAR at Wildwood Pizza on Tuesday, April 16th for special give back events to support our Alexandria Office. Dine-in or take-out anytime and a portion of your purchase will be donated to STAR! Click here to RSVP on Facebook.
STAR’s Neurobiology of Trauma Workshop educates participants about what happens in the brain during a sexual trauma and how this can affect victims’ behavior. Join us on April 16th in Alexandria for this workshop sponsored by the Junior League of Alexandria. Admission is free and open to the general public. Continuing education credits are available […]
We know that parents need healing too. They have a variety of reactions and feelings upon finding out that a child they love has been sexually abused. Many of the ways they have coped in the past may not be helping them in this situation and many times the complex situations related to sexual abuse […]
Are you a survivor of sexual trauma and struggling with intimacy? Join us on Thursday, April 18th as we discuss boundaries, ways to improve our active listening skills, and the different forms of intimate relationships. We will also discuss when and how to disclose traumatic experiences to your intimate partner(s). This workshop is for all […]
On April 24th, we ask community members to stand with survivors and join STAR in wearing jeans. Participants can snap a selfie in their denim and tag #STARadvocates to increase awareness of the issue. There is a $5 suggested donation to participate. Are you ready to join us? Click here to RSVP now! CLICK HERE […]
We know that parents need healing too. They have a variety of reactions and feelings upon finding out that a child they love has been sexually abused. Many of the ways they have coped in the past may not be helping them in this situation and many times the complex situations related to sexual abuse […]
We all know how important consent is. Yet, we don’t talk about it enough, especially in the context of relationships. The concept of consent is fluid, goes beyond and includes more than “No means no,” and is the cornerstone to building healthy relationships. Join us on Thursday, April 25th for a workshop where we explore […]
Join STAR at Good People Kitchen on Friday, April 26th for a special give back event to support our Alexandria Office. Present our flyer and 20% of the proceeds of your purchase will be donated to STAR (excluding alcohol sales). Click here to RSVP through our Facebook event.