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MARCH 2020 UPDATES FROM STAR
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STAR’s mission is to prevent sexual trauma and provide comprehensive, collaborative crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to victims/survivors, their families, and our communities.
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STAR OPERATIONS UPDATE 3/24/2020
The health and safety of our staff and clients are of utmost importance to us. In light of COVID-19, this is how STAR is modifying operations until further notice:
- Direct Service Advocates will continue to provide immediate response in compliance with updated safety precautions at medical facilities. We are also providing support, information, resources and referrals by phone.
- No appointments will take place at the STAR Office.
- All nonessential employees are working from home and maintaining social distancing.
- All meetings will be held by teleconference.
- Counseling appointments will occur by phone.
- We will continue to reevaluate to determine next steps.
- As always, the crisis line is staffed and available for information and support 24/7/365.
24-Hour Crisis and Support:
(907) 276-7273
Toll-Free: (800) 478-8999
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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We have had to postpone or cancel some of our fundraising and awareness events we had planned for April. The good news is, everyone can still be involved "virtually" in Sexual Assault Awareness and ACTION month! Here's how...
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Day of Action: Wear Teal on April 7
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On April 7, we are calling on individuals and communities to show support for survivors by wearing teal, the official color for sexual violence prevention. By wearing teal, supporters can drive further awareness and the importance of consent, respect and supporting survivors. Be sure to use the hashtags #StandWithSTAR and #WearTeal when you share photos of your teal!
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RAINN Day of Action April 14
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RAINN Day
is an opportunity for students on college campuses (and anyone who would like to participate) to demonstrate to our peers that they are an ally in the fight against sexual violence. RAINN Day 2020 will be held on Tuesday, April 14.
The RAINN Day hashtag
#LetsGetLoud
is a call to action that reminds us that we can make a difference on when we work together.
Draw a blue triangle representing a megaphone on your hand on April 14, take a photo, and post on Instagram sharing why you’re joining college students across the country for
#
LetsGetLoud
. Share a statistic, a personal story, or a commitment to step up if you see something happening that doesn’t look right.
#LetsGetLoud about standing up for survivors on April 14th. Learn more at
RAINN.org/rainnday
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Denim Day 2020 on April 29
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The International Denim Day campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who raped her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it
Since then, what started as a local campaign to bring awareness to victim blaming and destructive myths that surround sexual violence has grown into a movement. As the longest running sexual violence prevention and education campaign in history, Denim Day asks community members, elected officials, businesses and students to make a social statement with their fashion statement by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual violence.
Wear Jeans and share a photo using the hashtags #StandWithSTAR and #DenimDay on April 29!
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Alaska Law Enforcement on Denim Day 2019
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(As of today, March 24, we are still planning to hold this event as scheduled. Stay tuned for updated information.)
Why men in women’s high-heeled shoes?
We challenge men to walk in women's high-heeled shoes to actively confront gender stereotypes and expectations. We are looking for individuals and teams of men to "walk the walk" by joining us to raise awareness and funds to help the people STAR serves. So start talking about it, create a buzz, gather your buddies and join us.
Register here.
Do you belong to any of these groups?
- Community Service Clubs - Rotary, Lions, Moose Lodge, Kiwanis
- Local Unions: Public Service, Craft, Industrial, Specific Service (Iron Workers, Electricians, Carpenters, Plumbers & Pipefitters, etc.)
- Community Council
- Law Enforcement - Troopers, Police, Dept. of Corrections
- Sports Teams - High School, College
- Military - Active Duty, Retired, VFW, American Legion
- Men
If you identify with any of these, rally your group to join us at this fun event!
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STAR to Benefit from the Nation's Longest Running Women's Triathlon
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The Gold Nugget Triathlon Board of Directors has selected STAR - Standing Together Against Rape as the non-profit beneficiary of the GNT fundraiser this year! GNT registrants will have the chance to make a donation to STAR during full-registration. The GNT plans to match all donations collected up to $5,000. We are so honored by this designation, thank you GNT! This will go a long way in supporting our mission, and the mission of the Gold Nugget Triathlon which is "
dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through athletics."
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Only a Week Left to File for your PFD
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March 31 is the last day!
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Self Care during Uncertain Times
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Last but certainly not least, please remember to take extra care of yourself while we navigate through the next few weeks.
For more information and to learn more ways to manage stress on the
CDC Website.
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24-HOUR CRISIS LINE: (907) 276-7273
TOLL FREE: (800) 478-8999
BUSINESS LINE: (907) 276-7279
www.staralaska.com
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