Starsdorset.org

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS)

WEBIndependent Sexual Violence Advisor Service. STARS Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service is free and confidential. It provides practical and emotional …

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What we do STARS

WEBSTARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender, who lives works or studies in Dorset and has …

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Sexual Violence and Older Women

WEBBy Professor Lee-Ann Fenge, Director of the Centre for Seldom Heard Voices, Department of Health and Social Science, Bournemouth University. The abuse of older people (also …

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When staying home should mean staying safe… the virus and …

WEBby Dr Lisa Gould, PhD Neuroscience. Over the last few months we have all struggled with the effects of Coronavirus (C-19); some of us losing loved ones, many of us taking the …

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Counselling Service STARS

WEBSTARS counselling service provides one to one, trauma-informed counselling, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender who lives, works or studies in Dorset and has …

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Our history STARS

WEBOur history. In 1986 Bournemouth Youth Service together with Bournemouth Voluntary Services recognised the need for a support service for survivors of rape and sexual …

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Compassion in a Cold Climate STARS

WEBFor many COVID-19 has ignited flames of anxiety- for those who already struggle with their mental health, it has poured fuel on the fire. Anxiety is a normal …

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Sleep and Emotional First Aid STARS

WEBFor survivors of trauma, the body’s stress switch frequently gets stuck in the on position, which can make it difficult to relax and drop off to sleep. Here Dr Sarah …

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Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service

WEBSTARS Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service is free and confidential. It provides practical and emotional support, information and guidance to anyone who lives, …

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STARS Dorset Receives Seven Year Contract to Continue its …

WEBSexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) has been awarded a seven year contract to continue to provide its much needed Independent Sexual …

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Meet the team STARS

WEBOur Senior Leadership Team Helen Stevens - Chief Executive Officer Helen joined the STARS team in November 2016 and brings her extensive knowledge of working in the …

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Autumn's Volunteering Story STARS

WEBAutumn's Volunteering Story. Hello my name is Autumn, I am 26 and I work with young people to help promote sexual health. I am truly passionate about getting healthy …

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Colette's Volunteering Story STARS

WEBColette's Volunteering Story. My very first career in life was a Radio Operator with the Royal Navy, this gave me strong insights into working alongside people in what at times could …

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An Introduction to Working with Trauma STARS

WEBAn Introduction to Working with Trauma. This one day online workshop is aimed at practitioners working with people in the community, education and health …

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Breathing Ourselves into Calm STARS

WEBLatest. Sexual Violence Awareness Week - in the Bournemouth Echo. STARS organized various events during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness …

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Why do we victim blame

WEBIn this blog by Ellie Rowe, MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology student at Bournemouth University, we look at Victim Blaming. Victim blaming often involves false beliefs or …

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Ruth's Volunteering Story STARS

WEBRuth's Volunteering Story. Now that we are all in lockdown and nothing seems straightforward any more, I have been thinking about why I volunteer. I am not a natural …

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Leicester University’s work on gender-based violence

WEBby Karli Wagener (Wellbeing Officer) and Megan Robertson (Democracy & Campaigns Coordinator) at Leicester Students’ Union. Megan was previously an events …

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