Read our volunteer, Frankie’s, take on the importance of consent below. What is consent? Consent, in any situation, is a strong, enthusiastic YES, when NO is a viable option. Consent is mandatory during any sexual encounter with anyone, but consent is also necessary in every situation, not just sexual encounters. We must give and get […]
When you feel at a loss of control over the circumstances in your life, it is common to be filled with self-doubt, anxiety, guilt, and a plethora of other draining emotions that hurt in more ways than one. Whether we are aware of it, pain takes on both mental and physical side effects. Muscle tightness, […]
Content warning: This blog includes descriptions of sexual assault reports. Sexual assault cases are extremely difficult to investigate and prosecute in our existing criminal justice system. Reporting a sexual assault takes incredible courage and resilience. Despite this, sexual assault survivors are often the only victims of crimes who are treated as suspects. People who report […]
In 2016, before Tarana Burke’s Me Too movement gained national attention, popular podcast, This American Life aired “Anatomy of Doubt.” In part of that podcast, they compared the experiences of two survivors of sexual assault. The first woman, Marie, was not believed by the people closest to her, law enforcement, and those in her community. […]
Mental health and sexual assault are closely intertwined. Many people believe an assault is the main cause of trauma for a survivor. However, the assault itself if often just part of the overall ongoing trauma survivors experience. Sexual assault is not a just a traumatic event; it is a traumatic experience. Trauma is cumulative. Trauma […]
Sexual violence takes a toll, on those who experience it and on those who work at agencies like SARC to respond to and prevent it. Read our volunteer, Jessie’s, article about how SARC staff and volunteers keep their work sustainable. With any job, it is critical to practice healthy habits to ensure the work is […]
Self-care is an important part of everyone’s mental health, in whatever way feels best for you. In this month’s spotlight, read our volunteer, Eden’s, take on gardening as self-care. My garden. A beautiful oasis of healing, which offers itself so freely. The place I go when I need to feel closer to myself. A living […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read below for our volunteer, Jessie’s, take on how to be more than just aware! “For those working on a cause they care about, the first instinct is often to make sure that as many people as possible are aware of the problem. When we care about an […]
Self-care looks different for everybody. Read our volunteer, Frankie’s, blog about cooking as self-care below! Food is the universal language of love. Many people love to cook, and all people love to eat. Some are passionate bakers; some prefer to stick to the savory. My first experience cooking came courtesy of my mother. My father […]
Read SARC Volunteer Coordinator, Morgan Evans, talk about how to care for ourselves in an age of endless media below! Take a moment to really feel your feelings. Literally. Take a deep breath and ask yourself, “What is the media bringing up for me?” Does reading or participating in these cycles make you anxious? […]