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Why Tosha Volunteers

Why Tosha Volunteers

Why Tosha Volunteers! Volunteering for SARA has proven to be more than I expected, both in time invested and mental dedication. The experience has not only provided me with an opportunity to help others, but to help myself grow. I started with SARA because I wanted to...
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name? By Laura B. Guilliams, MA, RYT You may have already noticed a change in how we refer to the trained volunteers and staff who answer our hotline and respond in person to survivors. When you call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline, you are connected to a...
#SAAM – That’s a Wrap!

#SAAM – That’s a Wrap!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Our community ROCKED our first #SAAM campaign – there is no doubt about that! Here are some exciting facts about our first ever #SAAM! We had 11 events on our SAAM calendar, most of which we hosted or co-hosted. These events...
SAAM 2017

SAAM 2017

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2017 We Have A TON Planned! Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is celebrated in April on an annual basis throughout the world. While every month is SAAM here at SARA, we wanted to plan special programming throughout the month to...
#TakeActionTuesday – 03.14.2017

#TakeActionTuesday – 03.14.2017

What is Victim Blaming, Exactly?     To be a good advocate, you have to be an educated advocate. Take a few minutes today to brush up on the idea of “victim blaming”. What is Victim Blaming? When the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held...