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Joint advice on getting help after rape and sexual assault and the use of self-swab kits

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, there is support available from organisations in Bristol and throughout Avon and Somerset.

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Online Safety Act 2023: what might happen in practice? (Part 3)

In the third and final of our series of blogs looking at the Act, SARSAS comms volunteer, Toby, gives an overview of the act, how it has been implemented so far and what might come next.

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We’ve relaunched our online consent website for teens!

Navigating the world of sex and consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people. That’s why we’re excited to relaunch PAUSE PLAY STOP – a free, easy-to-use online tool designed to help students aged 13+ feel more confident and in control when it comes to sex and consent.

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A new resource for adult survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA)

We are proud to announce the launch of a ground-breaking new website dedicated to supporting adult survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse (SSA). This vital resource, designed by and for survivors, aims to fill a gap in the current support available for those who have faced the unique and often isolating trauma of SSA.

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The Impact of Being a Trustee: More Than Just Meetings

Rachel Notley (SARSAS Trustee) recently shared her experience of being a Trustee in ‘Celebrate: Trowbridge Community Paper’

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Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex (TNBI) Support Group

Coming together in a confidential space to support each other and identify ways to move forward after rape & sexual abuse.

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Celebrating Pride: Standing with LGBTQIA+ Victim-Survivors

At SARSAS, we are committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ people throughout the year.

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Online Safety Act 2023: what protections are there for women and girls? (Part 2)

Online violence against women and girls is a striking issue in the UK, with many people largely unaware of the abuse perpetrated online.

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Spotlight behind Hollyoaks sibling sexual abuse (SSA) storyline

For this blog, we’re joined by Tanith McCulloch, SARSAS Sibling Sexual Abuse Project Officer, as we go behind the scenes (and the screens!) to talk about our decision to work with Hollyoaks to help bring the message of sibling sexual abuse to a brand new audience.

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Campaign to include protections for women & girls in the Online Safety Act 2023 (Part 1)

Online violence against women and girls is a striking issue in the UK, with many people largely unaware of the abuse perpetrated online.