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Bristol and Clevedon’s Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever raises £1,983 for SARSAS!
Out on the wily, windy waters of Clevedon Marine Lake a group of red clad Kate Bush’s danced and performed to Wuthering Heights. Followed by a second performance on Bristol’s College Green, the group made it clear that no moors or Heathcliff were required to make this event iconically The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever.
A UK study on pregnancy after rape: Little Ro’s reflections & contributions (part 3)
Content note: This post shares themes from research with women who have raised a child conceived through rape. There are no graphic details, but some readers may find the material emotionally difficult. Please take care of yourself while reading, and feel free to pause or stop at any point.
A UK study on pregnancy after rape: themes, insights & limitations (part 2)
Content note: This blog shares themes from research with women who have raised a child conceived through rape. There are no graphic details, but some readers may find the material emotionally difficult. Please take care of yourself while reading, and feel free to pause or stop at any point.
A UK study on rape pregnancy: shaping the research idea (part 1)
Content note: This blog discusses rape‑pregnancy. There are no graphic details, but some readers may find the topic difficult. Please take care of yourself while reading.
The growing threat of AI-generated sexual abuse: why we need stronger protections now
Our trainer, Jade, took to LinkedIn to express support for Jess Asato, stating: “My support goes out to Jess Asato MP and every woman and child targeted by the non-consensual creation of AI-generated sexual and degrading images.”. Here we explore this worrying issue in more detail and the impact it has on society and survivors.
Fay’s Skydive Story
“When I’d landed, if someone had said the plane was going to go up again and there was a space for me, I would have gone straight back up and done it again!”
Are your staff prepared to respond to sexual harassment and abuse, support disclosures, and have confident conversations about sensitive topics?
We understand that ensuring compliance with different laws and regulations can feel overwhelming at times, and finding the right courses to meet your needs can often feel confusing.
Are you fully up to date on workplace sexual harassment laws and regulations and confident you are compliant?
We understand that ensuring compliance with different laws and regulations can feel overwhelming at times, and finding the right courses to meet your needs can often feel confusing.
Reflections from the other end of the helpline
I’ve been volunteering on the helpline for a year now, and I wanted to take a moment during Volunteers Week to reflect on what that experience has been like for me and what I’ve learnt along the way.
Meet the Team: Specialist Support Work (SSW)
We caught up with Ellie and Flo, two of our Specialist Support Workers, to explore what a typical day looks like for them and why the emotional, practical, and advocacy support their team offers can be so beneficial to those who come to SARSAS.
Meet the Team: Learning Disabilities & Autism (LDA) specialist support
We sat down with Georgie, our Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA) Art Therapist, and Molly, one of our LDA Specialist Support Workers, to find out more about what they get up to day-to-day, and why LDA expertise is so important for people that come to SARSAS.
What is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)?
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is a UK government organisation that runs a compensation scheme for victims of violent crime in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Why workplace sexual harassment training is a financial investment
Last year, SARSAS reached out to the financial sector, training staff at Digby Associates in Sexual Harassment at Work, as part of our continued efforts and collaborations to create safe, inclusive workplaces where staff can thrive and, together, we can prevent sexual violence.
