Sexual Assault Resource Agency

Moments from our shared open house with Foothills Children's Advocacy Center in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. April is ending but the movement for safe, accessible, and trauma-informed support for survivors of violence continues. To stay up to date on what's next and how you can contribute, please visit our website www.saracville.org

What a sweet month April is! Emerging from the winter into a community in bloom. We feel so thankful to have you all here with us. 🌸 Read the full newsletter here: https://www.saracville.org/post/april-newsletter

Our team collaborated on this newsletter - sharing resources, upcoming events, and meaningful ways to get involved in our work to eliminate sexual violence and its impacts in our communities.

Throughout April, there are many opportunities to connect with SARA and some of our partners in this work, including a joint open house with Foothills Children's Advocacy Center, Simcoe for SARA beer releases, and a Silent Disco at Tom Tom.

We also share articles and resources - hoping our professional development and self care practices can be helpful to you too.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a wonderful time to engage with SARA while bringing attention to our shared vision of a community free from sexual violence.

🎧✨ Groove for Good: A Silent Disco Benefitting SARA & Foothills ✨🎧

Ready to dance for a cause? Join us for a high-energy silent disco supporting the incredible work of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency and Foothills Children's Advocacy Center! We're partnering with the Tom Tom Festival Block Party for a fun-filled, family-friendly, afternoon building community.

Suggested donation: $10 or pay-what-you-can. Tickets are available here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/groove-for-good-silent-disco-at-tom-tom-festival

Every beat helps fund advocacy, therapy, prevention education, and compassionate care for those who need it most. Come for the music. Stay for the impact. Let’s groove for good!

Hey you! 👀 Do you work in a restaurant? Do you eat at restaurants? This post is for you. 🍽️
We’re hosting spring trainings focused on what actually happens in restaurant spaces — the good, the messy, and the things we’ve been told to ignore because “that’s just part of the job.”

Join SARA staff to learn and share how to build a shift where respect isn’t optional. More information and registration at saracville.org/restaurants!

Saturday, April 11 @ 1p
For anyone! A training on identifying and responding to harm by customers.
Saturday, May 2 @ 1p
For food service employees! A training on supporting staff and navigating reports of harm.
Saturday, June 6 @ 1p
For food service leaders! A workshop for making your sexual harassment policy clearer, stronger, and easier to use.

Can’t make it? Check out our website to learn how SARA can support you or send us a note at [email protected].

Part 1 and 2 of the series are live on our website!

Strength Through Safety. Coping Skills Webinar Series.

This self-guided program is designed to build coping skills to enhance safety across a spectrum. Trauma therapist Nicole guides this 8-part video series and covers topics around healing, safety, and grounding as well as local resource offerings.

https://www.saracville.org/strength-throuh-safety-webinar-series
24/7 Hotline: (434) 977-7273

💌 Jacqueline (SARA's Advocacy Manager) shared a reflection with staff and volunteers this week on what she believes we all strive for in our interactions with family, friends, colleagues, and survivors.
“Allow your heart to be a sanctuary for others, empowering them to feel at ease and cherished.” – John O’Donohue.

🗣️ Jacqueline says, "John O'Donohue has been on my mind this month, as I needed to be reminded of beauty and have craved the comfort of someone's hopeful perspective on humanity. The core of this work holds so much meaning. I think it is helpful to be reminded of how essential we all are in supporting someone through the worst of times."

🎙️ Check This Out! John O’Donohue — The Inner Landscape of Beauty | The On Being Project
🌥️ Learn more about SARA services here: saracville.org

We're here whenever you're ready. 🪴

Charlottesville's Readers' Choice Award nominations are open! Consider nominating us in for non-profit in the 'Live, Learn, Work' category! Nominations are open until February 25 and the top five nominations in each category will move the voting round.

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