Listening, believing and supporting
Support for people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
Last year, we supported 747 people in-person and provided 968 hours of support through our helpline services.
Stand alongside us in making change for people affected by sexual violence and working to end gender-based violence.
Other ways to get involved
Our experienced trainers combine teaching skills with trauma knowledge.
We can provide in-house training, online training, coaching and policy support on sexual harassment in the workplace, consent, bystander intervention, responding to disclosures and trauma and healthy relationships.
Our courses are tailored to your organisational needs:
- Business and Non-Profit Organisations
- Education settings
- Healthcare settings
- Charities
**WORKER PROTECTION ACT (2023)**
On 26 October, a new law was introduced requiring all employers to take ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment. Does your business comply with the Worker Protection Act 2023? Find out how to protect your team and create a safer work environment here.
What else do we do?
We’re proud to lead on some ground-breaking projects that shine a light on some of the lesser-known areas of sexual violence.
We have created resources and support that are free and available for anyone to access.
Trauma and self-care: online course
We have created this free online course that can be accessed by anyone who wants to find more information on trauma and self-care.
Interested in joining the SARSAS Team?
We are seeking
Counselling Manager
We're recruiting a Counselling Manager to lead the effective delivery of SARSAS counselling services to adults affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives across Avon and Somerset.
Other ways to get involved
The latest from our news and blogs
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.
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.
Frank’s Inspiring Art Auction for SARSAS
At SARAS, we are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by people who go above and beyond to help us listen, believe, and support victim-survivors of sexual violence. One such person is the wonderful Frank, whose recent fundraising initiative not only surpassed expectations but also showcased the power of creativity and community spirit.
