Telephone Support Line

Our Telephone Support Line number is 01202 308855

From Monday 23rd March 2020, we are increasing the availability of our Telephone Support Line (previously known as the Helpline). Our volunteers will be offering listening support to anyone who has been affected by sexual trauma.

This service is suitable for our existing clients, people who have not accessed our services before and those supporting survivors of sexual violence in a personal or professional capacity.

In addition, we will be increasing the availability of our Live Chat service. You can see when a Live Chat supporter is available on the red tab at the bottom right of the page.

Our Telephone Support Line number is 01202 308855

Monday 10am -12pm and 3pm - 5pm

Tuesday 10am -12pm and 3pm - 5pm

Wednesday 10am -12pm, 3pm - 5pm and 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Thursday 10am -12pm, 3pm - 5pm and 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Friday 10am -12pm, 3pm - 5pm and 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Latest

STARS Dorset on BBC Spotlight June 2020

A recent feature on STARS on BBC Spotlight about the work we do and the support we have continued to offer during COVID-19.
When staying home should mean staying safe… the virus and violence

Dr Lisa Gould, PhD Neuroscience and STARS Trustee talks about the concerns around Domestic Abuse during COVID-19, her own personal experience when her home was unsafe and the support STARS offers.
Homicide and violence in sexual activity, moving from defence to offence

This blog by three Law Academics from Bournemouth University, discusses the forthcoming Domestic Abuse Bill and argues that in order to avoid a major legal pitfall, campaigners need to articulate the problem and their aim more clearly, engage with the current law and adopt the legal terminology that will effectively make their point.
Could you be a trustee for STARS Dorset?

We are looking for trustees to join our board. We're seeking those with a commitment to the purpose of the charity to help with strategic development. If you are interested please email our Chair, Victoria on [email protected]

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.
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.
Contact Us

Our contact details, how to get in touch.
Support STARS

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.
COVID-19 and the Impact of Trauma

Looking at the longer-term psychological impact of this world wide pandemic on our mental wellbeing by Trauma Therapist, Philippa Dryland.
The STARS Dorset Consent Team

In this blog by Simone Gosden, Volunteer Co-ordinator for STARS Dorset, we look at the work our Consent Team does across Dorset and the issues of consent..