Contact Us

General Enquiries: 01202 308840
Support Line: 01202 308855
Counselling: 01202 308851
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service: 01202 308852
Volunteering: 01202 308848

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS)
PO Box 7697
Poole
Dorset
BH15 9GN

General: [email protected]
Volunteering: [email protected]

Latest

Star Jump for STARS Dorset

STARS Dorset is asking everyone across Dorset to fundraise for them by doing as many STAR JUMPS as they can in one minute or if they’re wanting to take on the extra challenge, five minutes, on Friday 28th May 2021.
James' 15,000ft Charity Sky Dive For STARS Dorset

I'm raising money for STARS Dorset to help support this incredible charity and the various services it provides. STARS fulfil an outstanding role, in Dorset, by assisting individuals who have experienced any form of sexual violence, within their lives. Indeed, it is because of all this and so much more that I have decided to help fundraise for this brilliant cause.
Ezme's Charity Skydive for STARS Dorset

With support from Waitrose and Partner's Dorchester, I am taking part in a 15,000-foot skydive in order to raise money for STARS Dorset. I am fundraising for this charity to recognise and support the continuation of the invaluable work and key services that it provides.
George's Skydive for STARS

STARS, a Dorset charity, provides a fantastic service to survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse. I want to fundraise so STARS can continue to help these individuals.

What is an ISVA?

Ever wondered what an ISVA is? Here one of our Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA), Sarah, talks about her role at STARS Dorset.
Victoria's Volunteering Story

This week is Volunteers Week and throughout the week we will be releasing a series of blogs from our volunteers, past and present, about their different volunteering roles. This is Victoria's story.
Moving from Self-Loathing to Self-Love

A beautiful reflective piece by one of our Wellbeing Workshop leaders, Rachel Wilkinson. Rachel is a MARK (Minded Addictions Recover Kit) therapist and founder of CYC Community Yoga Collective a Dorset project making wellbeing accessible to all.
The problematic use of past sexual history as evidence in rape trials

The problematic use of past sexual history as evidence in rape trials by Kez Bhola-Dare, 2ND Year Law Student, Bournemouth University, and Jamie Fletcher, Lecturer in Law, Bournemouth University. Whilst there are a range of sexual assault myths that can influence rape trials, this blog focuses on the myth that a women’s sexual history is an indicator of consent to the act in question.
STARS Dorset Receives Funding to Help Children and Adults Affected by Domestic Abuse

STARS Dorset has received funding from both BBC Children in Need and the National Lottery to expand its services in order to help support both children and adults who have been affected by domestic abuse.
STARS Dorset Receives Seven Year Contract to Continue its support of Sexual Violence Survivors across Dorset

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.
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Colette's Volunteering Story

This week is Volunteers Week and throughout the week we will be releasing a series of blogs from our volunteers, past and present, about their different volunteering roles. This is Colette's story.
Alex's Volunteering Story

Everyday this week, Volunteer Week 2020, we are sharing a volunteering story, today's is Alex's. Alex began as an Events Volunteer, then become a Support Line Listener and is now Vice Chair of the Trustees.
Compassion in a Cold Climate

For 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 human response to adverse situations.