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Our prevention workers are always dotting around Ayrshire providing education to young people on consent, relationships and sexual violence 🚗 🚅 If you would like us to visit your school, youth group, college or university please get in touch on prevention@starcentreayrshire.org

[TW: Sexual violence, Victim Blaming/Myths]
Today for #MythBustingMonday we are busting the myth that men do not experience sexual violence. Assumptions that men should be strong enough to

There are lots of helpful online events planned for Scottish Learning Disability Week this week!

Check out the full list via the link in our bio💜💙
#ScotLDWeek24 #MyRight2Digital

The Consent Collective are hosting open Justice Ceremonies up in Pitlochry 🍂 🌱 Our staff were lucky enough to experience a smaller version on our training day earlier this year and found it very powerful. Sign up is free and can be found in the link on our bio

WE'RE HIRING!

This is an exciting time to join our existing team of sexual violence support workers offering trauma-informed psychosocial education and emotional support to young people who have experienced child sexual abuse and their families. Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every criterion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role. We welcome applications from all minority groups, including people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent.

For more information on how to apply visit the link in our bio!

#hiring #supportworkerjob #childrenandfamilies #opportunity #career #workwithus

Did you know we have a blog? 📝✍️

Head over to the link in our bio to read more about Lesbian Visibility in discussion of sexual violence 🔗

MASSIVE thank you to the Prom Committee at St Matthew's Academy for their donation to our centre! We really enjoyed getting to meet you and speak about our cause 💜

Reminder! The next of our free workshops is coming up 🤍

At The STAR Centre we have planned a number of free group sessions aiming to help parents and caregivers support their child after sexual abuse. These short sessions help parents understand their child's behaviours and give some tools to support them.

If you are interested in attending, please reserve a space via the link in our bio!

#empoweringparents #communitysupport #childsafety #healingjourney #positiveimpact #strongertogether #traumarecovery #supportsessions

Our fantastic centre manager has taken time to pull together some of her thoughts on Netflix’s new show “Baby Reindeer”. Created-by and starring Richard Gadd this mini-series explores the true story of Gadd’s experiences of stalking and sexual abuse. Click the link in our bio to read!

Content warning: mention of sexual violence, grooming, stalking, victim-blaming and stigmatising language

Follow along with our Prevention Worker (Emma) on a fantastic team training day led by the Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre's Early Intervention, Assessment and Education Team!

Happy Lesbian Visibility Day! Today we want to draw attention to the ways sexual violence is often overlooked for lesbian women. Gender stereotypes and internalised homophobia can make it difficult for LGBTQIA+ survivors to recognise sexual violence, and create barriers in reporting. Our message for lesbian survivors is that we believe you, we hear you, and we will support you 💜

#anybody #anytype #anytime #intersectionalsupport #LGBTQIA #LVD2024 #LesbianVisibilityDay

Are you passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence? Do you have skills and expertise you're eager to contribute to this meaningful cause? If so, join our Board of Trustees!

The STAR Centre is dedicated to providing first class sexual violence and prevention education whilst supporting anybody who has experienced any type of sexual violence at any time. This is an exciting time to join our team, as we embark on new initiatives and strategies, your input and expertise will play a crucial role in shaping our centre.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. We especially encourage applications from those with a financial background, less represented groups, or individuals who have previously benefitted from our services. Your unique perspective and experiences will enrich our discussions, and decision-making process.

If you're interested in this exciting challenge and want to help shape the future of our centre, please call 01563 544 686 or email admin@starcentreayrshire.org

Has your school signed up to @rapecrisisscot 's ESAS programme? Swipe to find out more about what it is and how you can get involved !

Repost from @live_life_safe ! This week is all about #StalkingAwareness

If you or someone you know is being stalked the @rapecrisisscot network is here to support you. This can be through centre support and/or advocacy or through the @followitappscot which makes it easier for survivors to document instances of stalking and harassment

[TW: Sexual Violence]

Any sexual activity that happened without consent is an act of violence. This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, let's break the silence and stand together in support. At The STAR Centre, we're here to listen, believe, and empower. You're not alone. 💜 #SAAM #AnyBodyAnyTypeAnyTime

Our prevention workers are always dotting around Ayrshire providing education to young people on consent, relationships and sexual violence 🚗 🚅 If you would like us to visit your school, youth group, college or university please get in touch on prevention@starcentreayrshire.org

🚨 🚨ATTENTION! 🚨 🚨

The STAR Centre is getting some repair work done to our porch. This means that there will be workers moving around the property, and some industrial noise/banging as it is being worked on.

If you feel like this may get in the way of an upcoming appointment with us, please get in touch! We will always do everything we can to ensure that everyone coming to the centre feels safe. 💜

🖤 🤍 💜Celebrating International Asexuality Awareness Day! 🖤 🤍 💜 Let's spread love, acceptance, and understanding for all ace individuals. Remember, everyone's journey is unique and embracing diversity makes our world a brighter place. 🌎 Let's raise awareness, break stereotypes, and support each other on this journey to self-discovery and acceptance. #AsexualityAwareness #AcceptanceMatters #IntAsexualityAwarenessDay #AnybodyAnytypeAnytime

[TW: Discussion of sexual violence, false allegations]
During some of our prevention workshops there have been a number of myths and misconceptions around relationships, sex and sexual violence. For this reason, on the first Monday of each month we will be debunking some of the common myths around sexual violence. [We have scheduled these on the 1st Monday of each Month so that any survivors following us know to avoid them if they don't want to read them. If they do bring anything up, the STAR centre is always here for support.]

Time and time again we hear about a rise in