Wednesday 1st May - Monthly 5:30pm A digital platform for members of the LGBTQ+ community to connect, seek guidance, share experiences, and provide mutual support without the fear of judgement or discrimination. The post Anonymous Online Support Group appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more

Friday 24th May - Monthly 3:30pm Open discussions and exploration of diverse literary works to foster inclusivity and understanding among individuals from all backgrounds. The post ‘Open Minds’ Book Club appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more

May Time TBC East Staffs Join us for an empowering series of creative workshops, that will include photography, creative writing, painting, sketching, and much more! These engaging sessions are specifically designed for individuals with lived experience of sexual violence. Let’s come together, heal, and create art. The post Creative Art Workshops appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more

Throughout May & June Time TBC For victims of sexual violence, the workshops offer a safe space for healing and expression through various art forms. The post Artistic Workshops appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more

Spring & Summer - Monthly Time TBC Stapenhill Gardens A walk at Stapenhill Gardens for LGBTQ+ Community to get together and enjoy the sunshine. The post Walk the Walk appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more

Reaching Out to Minority Communities SARAC has been awarded a National Lottery Reaching Communities grant of £182, 229, allowing us to pilot a ground-breaking project among marginalised communities in and around Burton. This two-year project will prioritise cultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and inclusivity, with the aim of reaching and supporting survivors of sexual violence who may be undocumented, living in poverty, or members of minority communities. Survivors within these groups often face additional challenges accessing healthcare and support services, and may be discriminated ..read more

Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have been getting active to raise money for SARAC. Students at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have been getting active to raise money for SARAC. Steps to SARAC, organised by Edward Cole, Grace Calver, Areeba Khalid and Nicky Felthouse, took place in November, and saw BDSC’s Level 3 Health and Social Care students walk as a team from the 1st to 4th floor of the college 8-10 times each, a total combined distance equivalent to climbing and descending Mount Everest (8,850 metres). Nicola Felthouse, a tutor with Burton and South ..read more

SARAC Calls On Government To Act On Child Sexual Abuse Recommendations The IICSA report was published last year and detailed its investigation into child sexual abuse in England and Wales over several decades. It also proposed a package of important recommendations to prevent child sexual abuse, and support any victims in the future. Now, SARAC along with several other charities, including The Survivor’s Trust, Survivors of Abuse and Mankind have united to put pressure on the Government to implement the recommended adjustments, after the report uncovered serious institutional failings to pr ..read more

Our dedicated Young Person’s Team are committed to developing our services to build a continuation of support following trauma through sexual violence. We are seeking a Young Person’s Team Coordinator to join our continuously growing Young Person’s Team. We require an individual who understands young people, to help them with emotional support or counselling after sexual violence. This is not your average co-ordinator/administrative role, you will be supporting a team to ensure the smooth running of our service administration and coordinating the support. You might be the very first person a ..read more

Our Young Person’s Ambassador program is an integral part of SARAC, being a part of the changes in attitudes and responses with sexual violence in the Burton & the surrounding areas. The post would suit a youth worker, teacher, teaching assistant, those passionate about hearing children’s and young people’s voices and transforming it. Download the Job Description Person Specification The post Youth Project Development Officer appeared first on Sarac (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre ..read more