The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center

The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center STA CARE services include counseling, crisis response, advocacy & education are 100% free of charge

Due to low sign up numbers, we are canceling tonight's advocate training! See you all soon for more trainings to come!
07/28/2026

Due to low sign up numbers, we are canceling tonight's advocate training! See you all soon for more trainings to come!

07/15/2026

June Newsletter Highlights:
An important message from our Executive Director sets the tone for our continued mission.

⚽️As our welcoming host city embraced the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, our nonprofit has been stepping up to ensure the watch parties remain a safe, joyous time for everyone.

✅ Partnering together to build a safer community means knowing how to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking. To help with this, we encourage you to like, subscribe, and follow us and The Willow Domestic Violence Center YouTube Channel. We have built safety trainings tailored to fit the education needs of various audiences in our area.

📊We are incredibly proud to share a snapshot of our Year-to-Date (YTD) milestones! Thanks to your continued support, we have provided over #1,500 individual services to 315 unique clients, totaling more than 1,200 hours of dedicated care and assistance.
Subscribe to our newsletter to receive more updates on our progress and learn how you can get involved!

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Our administrative offices are closed for walk-ins today. Regular hours resume Monday, July 6. For 24/7 assistance, call...
07/03/2026

Our administrative offices are closed for walk-ins today. Regular hours resume Monday, July 6.
For 24/7 assistance, call our hotline at (785) 843 8985
to speak with a trained advocate, or email support at [email protected]
Have a safe weekend!

Stages of Grooming 🔍We're so excited for all of the connections and celebrations happening here in Lawrence! With the in...
07/01/2026

Stages of Grooming 🔍

We're so excited for all of the connections and celebrations happening here in Lawrence! With the influx of people in town for the festivities, the risk of human trafficking also increases.

One of the best ways to keep our guests and community members safe is to understand what trafficking looks like and how it begins.

Here is a quick breakdown of the 6 Stages of Grooming:

1️⃣ Targeting a Victim – Identifying vulnerabilities.
2️⃣ Gaining Trust & Information – Building a false sense of security.
3️⃣ Filling a Need – Offering gifts, affection, or resources.
4️⃣ Isolation – Cutting the victim off from family and friends.
5️⃣ Exploitation Begins – Introducing abuse or forced labor/sex.
6️⃣ Maintaining Control – Using threats, fear, or manipulation to prevent them from leaving.

💡 Knowledge is protection. Learn how to spot the signs and protect our community. Check out our full training playlist on YouTube: "2026 World Cup Ready: Human Trafficking Prevention Training" 👇

🔗 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmd1FkidX_0rReKtJC0fKt9ZWSkL6DlNu&si=0VzfOnXQOchhRe6W

Rock Chalk Algeria!

06/30/2026

URGENT CALL TO ACTION by Executive Director, Sarah Bariya

The Sexual Trauma and Abuse CARE Center is in dire need of community help and support. We are an agency primarily funded through grants and have recently been notified of a delay in our incoming grant funds. This delay would mean that our services, many that are critically important to survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, could possibly be hindered or put at a halt. The core of our mission is to best support survivors and center their needs.
To help us keep our services going, please donate using the link in our bio or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

06/24/2026

🌎Does your team know how to spot the signs? As our community steps into the global spotlight, we are coming together to prioritize safety, vigilance, and advocacy.

We’ve put together a comprehensive training playlist designed to equip our city with the tools to recognize, prevent, and respond to human trafficking. Whether you're on the clock or just a concerned neighbor, these expert-led videos offer tailored insights for your role:

🔹 First Responders: On-scene identification & rapid-response protocols.
🔹 Medical Staff: Clinical red flags & trauma-informed patient care.
🔹 Social Services: Long-term advocacy & victim support strategies.
🔹 General Public: Everyday awareness & safe reporting practices.

Click here for the full YouTube list: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmd1FkidX_0rReKtJC0fKt9ZWSkL6DlNu&si=7mjRBKFFSj-hnmYL

🤝 A Collaborative Initiative By:
scorelawrence.com | The Willow Domestic Violence Center | The Sexual Trauma & Abuse CARE Center () | Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County- KS | Explore Lawrence | City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government | Douglas County, Kansas Government

Please share this resource, and thank you for supporting survivors! 💙

06/24/2026

Watch the World Cup & Support Survivors ⚽️

Join the S.T.A. CARE Center Team for an outdoor World Cup watch party!
Grab a cold drink, cheer on your team & help us raise funds to keep our community safe.
Our team will be there pouring beer for tips, with every dollar going towards:
📚Sexual Violence Prevention education in schools and community
🛋️ Therapy & Community support groups for healing after sexual abuse
🏥 24/7 Emergency Services including hospital advocacy

This weekend Friday & Saturday from 4pm- 11pm on Mass Street at The Granada Theater ⚽️ enjoy the game, check out the vibes & support a safe community!
If you can’t make it out, but still want to support our mission, you can donate here: https://www.stacarecenter.org/donate
See you there!

06/24/2026

As an organization dedicated to supporting survivors, our team will be in attendance for a powerful evening showcase of ‘Nine Little Indians’, and we are thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Sarah Bariya, will be moderating the discussion.

Executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, and directed by award-winning filmmaker Shannon Kring, this documentary chronicles the Charbonneau sisters and their decades long fight for acknowledgment, justice, and healing following the horrific abuse they endured at the Saint Paul’s Indian mission school in Marty, South Dakota.
This is a rare and moving opportunity to honor survivor testimony, learn about this critical chapter in American history, and enjoy the conversation around healing and accountability.
Please reserve your spot and purchase your ticket this Saturday, June 27 at 5 PM at
Lawrence Arts Center 🎥

This presentation explores common barriers and risk factors faced by LGBTQ+ survivors of violence. Participants will ide...
06/22/2026

This presentation explores common barriers and risk factors faced by LGBTQ+ survivors of violence. Participants will identify actionable strategies to improve advocacy and drive systems-level change, leaving with practical starting points to better support vulnerable populations.

To register for this course, email [email protected]

Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a time that marks a significant milestone in our American histor...
06/19/2026

Our office is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a time that marks a significant milestone in our American history.

If you are in crisis or needing assistance in the aftermath of sexual violence and trauma, please know that we have trained advocates ready to assist you 24/7.

Call: 785 843 8985 for assistance
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.stacarecenter.org for details of the services available

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Lawrence, KS
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