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 […]
Registration for this event is now closed. This event is SOLD OUT!
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 […]