Other sources of help

The Shores is Dorset's Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and is contactable 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 01202 552056
Website: www.the-shores.org.uk

The Samaritans provide a 24 hour telephone service and are there to help with whatever you might be going through.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org

Childline is available to anyone under the age of 19 and there to listen anytime, day or night.
Telephone: 0800 123
Website: www.childline.org.uk

Survivors UK supports male rape and sexual abuse survivors. They have a web chat support service which is open Monday - Friday 10.30am - 9pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Website: www.survivorsuk.org

The Survivors Trust supports all survivors of rape and sexual abuse. They have a helpline service which is open, Monday 10am - 7.30pm, Tuesday 10am - 12pm and 7.30pm, Wednesday 10am - 7.30pm, Thursday 10am - 4pm and 5pm - 7.30pm and Friday 10am - 2pm.
Telephone: 08088 010818
Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org

Latest

Gemma's Skydive!

I have worked for STARS Dorset for the last 7 years and work in an amazing team supporting children and adults who have experienced sexual trauma. I am doing this as a personal challenge and to raise money for an amazing charity so please donate what you can.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors

We are currently recruiting for two part-time Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA), one for adults and one for children and young people. Job specification, how to apply and application form all below.
Please support Jax' Skydive for STARS

STARS is a fantastic local charity that is supporting so many people of all ages. As you know, I have my own children, and any child or adult who goes through this kind of trauma will need access to as much support as possible. STARS offers well needed support and every penny counts towards allowing them to keep their services available to local people.
Helen's Skydive!

If you Google ''why jump out of [perfectly good] aeroplane?'' the answers are surprisingly positive. My positive reason for joining the STARS Skydive Team is to help raise money for STARS Dorset. This is a fantastic charity that supports people to rebuild and recover from any form of sexual violence.

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors

We are currently recruiting for two part-time Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA), one for adults and one for children and young people. Job specification, how to apply and application form all below.
Sam’s Skydive

This seems to be an impassable opportunity to do something crazy for the benefit of the greater good!
Recruiting Now for Volunteer Counsellors

STARS Dorset is currently recruiting for Volunteer Counsellors. All our volunteer counsellors must have completed or be completing at least a Level 4 Diploma in Counselling or equivalent. For further information and an application form please email our Volunteer Co-ordinator [email protected]
Gemma's Skydive!

I have worked for STARS Dorset for the last 7 years and work in an amazing team supporting children and adults who have experienced sexual trauma. I am doing this as a personal challenge and to raise money for an amazing charity so please donate what you can.
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.
Please support Jax' Skydive for STARS

STARS is a fantastic local charity that is supporting so many people of all ages. As you know, I have my own children, and any child or adult who goes through this kind of trauma will need access to as much support as possible. STARS offers well needed support and every penny counts towards allowing them to keep their services available to local people.
Clare’s Sky Dive for STARS

STARS Dorset is an incredible charity which offers support to survivors of sexual violence. Over 80 volunteers help provide this free service to anyone who needs individualised support to work through their trauma and rebuild their lives.
Contact Us

Our contact details, how to get in touch.
STARS Sky Diving Team 26th July 2019

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 thier lives. All our services are free so every penny donated goes to help provide these vital services.
Training

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.