Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response

Building a community free from oppression and sexual trauma

Our services are provided free of charge to all survivors and their loved ones aged 12 and older in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. STAR served over 3,000 individuals between 2012-2013.

OUR MISSION
To provide support, education and advocacy to empower all individuals and families affected by sexual trauma, and engage and mobilize the community to prevent sexual trauma.

By the numbers >>>

COUNSELING
370 survivors and 71 family members received individual counseling 15 survivors received group counseling 12 survivors attended our survivor retreat

OUR SERVICES

A 24/7 resource and support hotline staffed by trained sexual trauma advocates. Callers can receive crisis intervention counseling, support and referrals by calling (225) 383-RAPE.

ADVOCACY
692 calls handled on our 24/7 hotline 213 survivors received a forensic exam 570 hours of advocacy provided in hospital and legal settings

Hospital advocates available 24/7 to assist survivors and their loved ones immediately after sexual trauma occurs. Legal and criminal justice advocacy for survivors going through the reporting process and court proceedings.

EDUCATION
1077 middle & high school students educated 241 college students educated 228 professionals & 172 community members trained 10 sessions provided by our 3-D Peer Educators

Free, confidential therapy and support groups for sexual trauma survivors and their loved ones aged 12 and older. Annual survivor retreats that focus on healing and support. Advocacy and response training for volunteers and professionals to respond to sexual trauma survivors. Prevention education programs for schools and organizations to educate students, youth-serving professionals and community members on how to prevent and react responsibly to sexual trauma.

Behind the numbers >>>

STAR helped me through my recovery process. No one can truly understand the chaos that ensues after an assault has ripped apart your life. No one asks for this. No one knows how to react. Through counseling at STAR, I realized that I had options: I could either continue to live in fear and shame and let this one event rule my life, or pick up the pieces and recognize that this experience is just one part of my journey. My rape does not define me, my recovery does. Thats why I call myself a survivor. ~Survivor, aged 32

Peer education provided to youth aged 12-18 by our trained 3-D Peer Educators.

8281 Goodwood Blvd., STE I-2 | Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | P: (225) 615-7093 | F: (225) 615-7236 | 24/7: (225) 383-RAPE | www.brstar.org

INVOLVED!
STAR Staff
Sexual trauma is a community issue that affects thousands of individuals and families in the Greater Baton Rouge area. STAR is here to help, but we need YOU to get involved to help us further our vision to build a healthy community free from oppression and sexual trauma.

Join our email list Volunteer as an advocate Donate to support our mission Refer a friend or loved one to our services Follow us on social media Participate in our community events Request an educational presentation
Visit our website at www.brstar.org for more information.

Quick Facts About STAR >>>

Year founded: 1975 Formerly known as: Rape Crisis Center Service area: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee and Ascension Parishes Number of people served FY13: 3,000+ Number of staff: 8 Number of board members: 11

We believe
Sexual trauma is any sexual violation that includes, but is not limited to: verbal harassment, physical contact, and/or the attempt to do so without an individuals lawful consent. Sexual trauma is a public health problem, not simply a concern of an individual who experiences sexual trauma. Common attitudes and beliefs inform behaviors within our culture that normalize, excuse, condone and perpetuate sexual trauma. Sexual trauma prevention requires a multi-level approach including primary prevention, therapeutic intervention and supportive response. Every survivor has the right to confidential and competent services, regardless of their background, gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexual identity or decision to report.

Number of volunteers: 45 Executive Director: Racheal Hebert, MSW, LMSW Board President: Mary Erlingson, Erlingson Banks, Attorneys at Law Annual operating budget: $485,558 Funding sources: 12% Federal grants; 54% local government; 16% local foundations; 3% individuals; 1% earned income; 12% in-kind Physical address: 8281 Goodwood Blvd., STE I-2, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 24/7 hotline: (225) 383-RAPE Office phone: (225) 615-7093 E-mail: info@brstar.org Website: www.brstar.org