What you can do
Just a few minutes of your time could change the life of someone you know.
Spread the word
Help more people get the healing and justice they need.
- Tell friends who live or work in Jackson County about this program (“any hospital, any time, free”). Encourage them to contact us if they’d like more information.
- Consider emailing our web address to 3 or more people you know and asking them to pass it on. To include a Jackson County SART flyer (Adobe PDF), click here.
- You can post a SART flyer at your community center, place of worship or business. We also have magnets you can stick up in bathrooms, on your car, etc.
- If you would like us to speak to your business, professional organization
or faith group or include an item in your newsletter, let us know by calling
840-0904 or emailing us at jcsart@charter.net.
Say the word
The American Medical Association calls sexual assault “a silent, violent epidemic.” Sexual assault is not always an easy topic to bring up. But what we can’t talk about, we can’t fix.
Get the facts
Many people never tell anyone they’ve been sexually assaulted. Often they’re afraid they won’t be believed or they’ll be blamed for what happened. Sometimes they’re ashamed.
You can make a big difference in their lives simply by learning how common misconceptions about sexual assault distort the way we see this crime and the people who survive it.
Your knowledge and understanding can encourage survivors to come forward for care, to consider reporting their assault to police and to start reclaiming their lives. You can also have an impact on our community’s willingness to bring assailants to justice.
For a look at some myths and facts about sexual assault, click here.
Get involved
Host an informational gathering for friends and colleagues; hold a garage sale and donate part of the proceeds; introduce us to local businesses and individuals who might be able to support our work; donate creative or technical services; consider joining our board.
Donate
Your can make a crucial difference in the lives of women, children and men all over Jackson County. Click here.