Those wishing to access any of our services such as our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service (ISVA) or our Counselling Service can either ask a professional they already receive support from to refer on their behalf or make a self-referral. Read more
STARS Dorset 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 experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Read more
At STARS Dorset all our services are provided free of charge, one of the only ways this is possible is through donations. Every donation however small can help make a huge difference. Read more
STARS 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 experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life.
STARS Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service is free and confidential. It provides practical and emotional support, information and guidance to anyone who lives, works or studies in Dorset and who has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their life.
STARS 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 experienced any form of sexual violence at anytime in their life.
At STARS we provide a dedicated counselling and a specialist Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service for Children and Young People in Dorset who have experienced sexual violence. All our Children and Young People's ISVAs and counsellors have been specifically trained to work with children.
Our Telephone Support Line number is 01202 308855. The Support Line provides listening support to anyone who has been affected by sexual trauma.
Eighteen sky divers took to the skies at Go Sky Dive in Salisbury on Friday 23rd July and have raised a whopping £12,860 for us! We are so grateful! Read more
Could you create a winning design around 'Consent' for the charity STARS Dorset? The Dorset charity is running a competition, asking for people to create designs around the theme of 'consent'. From all those that enter three designs will be chosen which will then be used to print on t-shirts and other merchandise which the charity will go on to sell. Read more
Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS Dorset) has been awarded a seven year contract to continue to provide its much needed Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service across the county. Read more
The Missing Link: Neuroscience research has shown that we cannot work with trauma without working with the body, but few of us are trained in body process. This one day workshop covers theory and practical techniques for including the body in trauma therapy, based in neuroscience. Miriam Taylor, a Gestalt therapist, supervisor, international trainer and author, will guide the day. Read more
Have you always wanted to do a Sky Dive but never quite had the opportunity or perhaps the reason to do? Now might be your chance! We are looking for some brave fundraisers to join us on the Friday 16th July 2021 at Go Sky Dive near Salisbury and take on an ultimate challenge, a 10,000ft or 15,000ft sky dive and help raise vital funds for the charity. If you want any further information or to book your place please email [email protected] Read more