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The Hair Retreat is raising money for STARS DORSET. Support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

STARS DORSET provide an excellent service in helping survivors who have experienced sexual and domestic abuse of any age and gender during their life.
Support ALL our 2021 Sky Divers

This fundraising page is for ALL our brave skydivers who are jumping this July, if you want to support the whole group rather than one individual please donate here. Thank you.
Jack's Sky Dive for STARS Dorset

Hello! This summer I'll be jumping out of a plane to raise money for STARS Dorset, an amazing charity dedicated to the recovery of sexual assault survivors.
Sam and Sara Skydive

To support a worthwhile charity at a time of increased need due to the current social climate.

How the Brain Works in Response to a Traumatic Event

In this blog by Alison Woodward, Clinical Supervisor at STARS Dorset, we look at How the Brain Works in Response to a Traumatic Event. The 5 Fs, Fight, Flight, Freeze, Flop and Friend.
Why do we victim blame?

In 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 thoughts that attempt to shift the blame from the perpetrator of the crime to the victim
Contact Us

Our contact details, how to get in touch.
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.
Counselling Service

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.
Jobs

Latest job opportunity at STARS Dorset, Adult and Children and Young Person's Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVAs) Roles.
Make a referral

Those wishing to access any of our services can either ask a professional they already receive support from to refer on their behalf or make a self-referral.
What we do

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.
Meet the team
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.