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We offer Free and Confidential 1 on 1 crisis counseling to survivors of sexual assault and those close to them.

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Our legal advocate can support you by answering any questions you may have and providing referrals.

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Helping our community to be well informed is critical to our vision of a future free from violence.

There Is No Pride Without Safety

In the United States, Pride Month was officially first recognized in 1999 by former President Bill Clinton. Originally, the month was established to commemorate revolutionary moments in LGBTQ+ history, including the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and activist movements such as Take Back the Night. Over time, Pride Month has become widely recognized as a celebration of visibility, identity, and community. Today, Pride is often associated with colorful events, community gatherings,

Sexual Assault Awareness Doesn’t Stop in April: A Reading List for Healing, Learning, and Escapism

Sexual Assault Awareness Month can bring up a lot of emotions: Grief, anger, reflection, or even a quiet realization that something needs to shift. For some, it creates language where there weren’t any before. For others, it can mark the beginning of healing, deeper self-understanding, or a stronger connection to community. On April 25th, we gathered for Walk In Their Shoes—a day centered on support, visibility, and standing together against sexual violence. Through shared

Our Mission

The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors is dedicated to providing compassionate survivor-centered support, advocacy, and resources to individuals impacted by sexual violence while working to prevent abuse through education and community engagement, striving to build a safer, more just community.

Our Vision

The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors envisions a community free from sexual violence where every survivor is believed, supported, empowered, and able to heal with dignity, hope, and access to the resources they need to thrive.

Empower

all people to take steps to improve safety and well-being, equality, and respect within their communities and for themselves.

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Advocate

for everyone affected by sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking with a pronounced understanding and respect for their individual needs and rights.

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Educate

and raise awareness in the greater community about sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and human trafficking by providing information and perspective.

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2023 Impact Report

191

Clients Served

628

Individual Counseling Sessions

90

Support Group Sessions

40

Hospital Accompaniments

356

Crisis Hotline Calls

227

Advocacy Sessions

1024

Volunteer Hours

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There Is No Pride Without Safety

In the United States, Pride Month was officially first recognized in 1999 by former President Bill Clinton. Originally, the month was established to commemorate revolutionary moments in LGBTQ+ history, including the Stonewall uprising in 1969 and activist movements such as Take Back the Night. Over time, Pride Month has become widely recognized as a celebration of visibility, identity, and community. Today, Pride is often associated with colorful events, community gatherings,

Sexual Assault Awareness Doesn’t Stop in April: A Reading List for Healing, Learning, and Escapism

Sexual Assault Awareness Month can bring up a lot of emotions: Grief, anger, reflection, or even a quiet realization that something needs to shift. For some, it creates language where there weren’t any before. For others, it can mark the beginning of healing, deeper self-understanding, or a stronger connection to community. On April 25th, we gathered for Walk In Their Shoes—a day centered on support, visibility, and standing together against sexual violence. Through shared

LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: How Decades of Advocacy and Protests Led to Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Since 2001, April has been nationally and internationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Since 2019, The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors has hosted an annual walk to garner support and raise awareness for both survivors and the services they offer. The Center exists because of its survivors, supporters, and history. While the "Walk in Their Shoes (WITS)" event may be seen as a single occasion to come together to raise awareness and support survivors, the c

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We Believe You

We provide help and support for sexual assault survivors on the Hampton Roads Peninsula

Serving Newport News, Hampton, Surry, Isle of Wight, and surrounding areas.

24/7 Crisis Line

Counseling

Advocacy

Community Education

There Is No Pride Without Safety

Sexual Assault Awareness Doesn’t Stop in April: A Reading List for Healing, Learning, and Escapism

Our Mission

Our Vision

Empower

Advocate

Educate

2023 Impact Report