Sexual Assault Resource Center

Looking for ways to support your community today? Join the SARC team in Downtown Bryan!

MORNING: We'll be walking in the Brazos Valley Juneteenth Parade starting at 10 AM in Downtown Bryan. We'd love to see you along the parade route cheering everyone on!
Parade details: destinationbryan.com/events/juneteenth-parade-2026/

EVENING: Join us for the Unmuted at the 101: A SARC Benefit Concert featuring incredible local music, community vendors, and support for survivors of sexual violence. Every ticket helps ensure survivors across the Brazos Valley continue to receive the crisis services they deserve.
Concert details and tickets: givebutter.com/SARCunmuted26

We hope you'll spend your Saturday with us as we celebrate community 💙

🚨 The 2026 SARC Raffle is officially LIVE! 🚨

This year, one lucky winner will drive away in a brand-new 2026 CFMOTO UFORCE 1000 XL Side-by-Side!

Raffle tickets are just $100 each, and every ticket purchased helps fund critical services for survivors of sexual assault throughout the Brazos Valley. The winning ticket will be drawn during Celebrate for a Cause on September 11, 2026. You do not need to be present to win.

Ready to take your shot at a FUN prize while making a meaningful difference? Get your raffle ticket today and help support hundreds of survivors across our community.

BUY YOUR TICKET NOW ->bit.ly/4vTa8Nz

Abuse is about power and control, not love. Threats involving weapons, intimidation, stalking, isolation, or controlling behavior are serious warning signs that should never be ignored.

Research shows that access to a firearm can significantly increase the risk of serious harm in abusive relationships. Nearly half of female homicide victims in the United States are killed by a current or former intimate partner, and about half of those deaths involve a firearm.

You are the expert in your own experience. There is no one-size-fits-all path to safety, and every survivor deserves compassion, respect, and options.

If a partner uses a weapon, threats, or fear to control you, your experience matters. Whether you choose to stay, leave, or just gather information, you deserve support without judgment.

If you are living with fear, confusion, or intimidation, know that you are not alone. Confidential, survivor-centered support is available 24/7. Creating a safety plan with a trained advocate can be an important step toward feeling safer and more supported.

SARC is here to be your safe space. Call us whenever you need us 979-731-1000

Hey Kids, we’re getting a bunch of bands together!
And we’re gonna rock the night on June 20th

Join .tx and for a special benefit concert. Grab your $15 ticket here -> givebutter.com/SARCunmuted26

Tickets proceeds will directly support counseling and advocacy services in the Brazos Valley!

**Tickets will be $20 at the door the night of the concert. **

We asked and we are so thankful you answered ❤️

Headed to First Friday tonight?

Stop by and see Elizabeth while you’re out and about! This month we’re asking one simple question: What brings you joy?

We’d love to hear your answer in the comments too 💙

The 1st Annual SARC S***t Shoot was a success!

Thank you to every team sponsor, participant, volunteer, donor, and community member who helped make the first annual 2026 SARC S***t Shoot a success! YOU raised more than $10,000 to support SARC services and survivors of sexual abuse.

We are grateful to everyone who helped to make this day possible. Kyle Kacal and Tonkaway Ranch, Operation Safeshield, Kristen Distributing Company, The Angry Elephant, Ikes’ Small Engine Repair, Centurion Solutions, BMI Defense Systems, KD Clean & Haul, Allen Kolby INC., and Yesteray’s Bar and Grill.

BIG NEWS: Next year’s s***t shoot is already on the calendar! Make plans to join us on April 2, 2027, back at Tonaway Ranch for the 2nd Annual SARC S***t Shoot. Details can be found at givebutter.com/thinblueline2027

This Pride Month, we are celebrating the strength and resilience of LGBTQ+ survivors and community members.

At the Sexual Assault Resource Center, we believe every person deserves support that is affirming, respectful, and free from judgment. Our services are here for everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

You belong here. You deserve support. You deserve safety. This month and every month, we stand with our LGBTQ+ community.

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out. You do not have to navigate it alone: 979-731-1000

QUESTION: What does healthy consent sound like in a marriage?

Consent isn’t a one-time agreement. It’s an ongoing conversation about what both people like, want, and are comfortable with. A spouse should always feel safe expressing what they do or do not want. And in a space free of pressure, guilt, or anger.

Sometimes consent sounds like:
👍 “Is this okay?”
❓“What would feel good for you tonight?”
💤 “I’m feeling tired tonight. Can we just spend time together?”
☺️ “How would you feel about trying ___?”
🙌 “I’m not comfortable with that, but I would enjoy ___.”

And just as importantly, a loving partner listens with kindness and understanding. And responds to your words with curiosity and care, not guilt trips or resentment.

Marriage should be one of the safest and most supportive relationships in our lives.

No one ever owes physical intimacy simply because they are married.