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The STARS Dorset Consent Tent Team deliver activities designed to promote meaningful conversation around sexual consent. We attend music festivals, student and community events and engage with the public, through games, in a light-hearted and fun way. We want survivors of sexual trauma to know that they are not alone, that there are services available and that we stand with them. 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
The impact of sexual violence on both individuals and the school community can be substantial. Education is key to prevention. We want our educational establishments to be safe spaces where young people feel that there is a zero-tolerance policy on sexual violence. STARS Dorset currently offers the following school workshops to any Dorset based school. Read more
The Next Steps Project supports children and young people to overcome the impacts of domestic abuse. Once a child or young person is living in a safe environment, Next Steps can offer group work or one to one mentoring support to develop self- awareness and emotional resilience and learn healthy coping mechanisms facilitating the management of strong emotions and behaviours. Read more
All our support services are provided free of charge, from our one to one Counselling service, our Support Line to our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) service. One of the ways this is possible is through kind donations from our supporters. If you would like to donate please follow the link. Read more
Grounding techniques are designed to help you be ‘grounded’ in the here and now – not thinking about the past or being overwhelmed by your thoughts or feelings. Read more
Stress from a traumatic event can often lead to a variety of sleep problems. Here are a few ways to help you improve your sleep. Read more
Nightmares are vividly realistic, disturbing dreams that wake you from a deep sleep. Here are a few ways to help manage your nightmares. Read more
Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear, to follow are some ways that can help you manage panic attacks. Read more
A flashback is when memories of a past trauma feel as if they are taking place in the current moment. That means it’s possible to feel like the experience of sexual violence is happening all over again. Here are somethings that might help if you are experiencing a flashback. Read more
STARS Dorset's annual fundraising event takes place this year on Friday 27th May. It's just £3 to take part and all the money raised goes towards supporting survivors across Dorset. Read more
Information on how STARS Dorset Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service will be working throughout the COVID-19 period. Read more
Information on how STARS Dorset Counselling Service will be working throughout the COVID-19 period. Read more
Our Telephone Support Line (previously known as the Helpline) offers listening support to anyone who has been affected by sexual trauma. Read more
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STARS Dorset offers a comprehensive range of training courses for those working with or supporting survivors of sexual violence. Our training has been developed from our knowledge and experience of providing a range of specialist support services for over thirty years. We offer both Employer Awareness Training and Professionals Training. Read more
Our contact details, how to get in touch. Read more