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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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When convenience becomes control: understanding technology-facilitated abuse in smart homes

Smart home devices are designed to make life easier: lights that switch on with your voice, a camera that tells you who’s at the door, and heating you can adjust from your phone.

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Izzy’s London Landmarks Half Marathon Story

“It was a lot harder than I thought! But it was just so much fun, and I was so proud of myself for doing it.”

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Surviving online sexual abuse

In this blog, a survivor of online abuse talks about the impact this type of abuse had on them as well as the different areas of their life.

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What is technology-facilitated abuse?

Technology-facilitated abuse covers a wide variety of actions and abusive behaviours. Online platforms can facilitate new forms of control an abuser could have over their victim such as monitoring online presences on social media, having control of accounts and access to emails.

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SARSAS Awarded £260K Community Fund Grant!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that SARSAS has been awarded a £260,000 grant from The National Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund.

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Keeping Counselling Confidential: campaign win

As one of 36 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.