Welcome to the SARSAS blog
Explore empowering survivor stories, professional insights, and the latest news and updates from SARSAS. Our blog features articles from volunteers, staff, supporters and people with lived experience all united in raising awareness and supporting survivors of sexual violence.
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Keeping Counselling Confidential: campaign win
As one of 37 member centres of Rape Crisis England & Wales (RCEW), we’re celebrating a major step forward in protecting survivors’ privacy. Thanks to RCEW and partner organisations, new legislation will safeguard counselling notes – a key outcome of the powerful Keep Counselling Confidential campaign.
Introducing our new strategy
We are thrilled to share our new three-year strategy, which sets out the direction and priorities for SARSAS as we continue our vital work supporting survivors and challenging sexual violence.
We Hear You – A SARSAS short film, listening, believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence
Watch ‘We Hear You – a short SARSAS film and a testament to the power of listening, believing and supporting survivors.
SARSAS Supporter Celebration: an evening of courage, healing & hope
On Thursday 9 October, the SARSAS community came together at Hamilton House in Bristol, to celebrate, give thanks, and share our vision for the years ahead.
Celebrating impact: our 2024 – 2025 report
We’re proud to share our Impact Report for 2024-2025; a reflection of the resilience, courage, and hope that defines SARSAS and the people we support.
Ending sexual violence without fueling hate
At SARSAS, we know that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is rooted in misogyny, inequality, power and control. It is not about immigration. That’s why we have joined over 100 women’s rights organisations in signing a joint letter with the End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW), against the weaponisation of VAWG.
Holding Space: a peer support group for older women
Last month, we launched a new peer support group for older women (aged 55 and over) who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.
Robbie’s London Marathon Story
“For about 8 months on and off I was emailing your support team, and the support and compassion was absolutely incredible.”
