We are driven by a desire to prevent harm, reduce suffering, promote healing, and restore the joy of living.
STAND ASA envisions a world free from victim shaming in which survivors can raise their voices and unite. A world where there is no stigma attached to sexual assault.
Our 3 Overarching Goals:
- Preventing sexual assault through education and community awareness.
- Providing peer support to survivors of sexual assault.
- Promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being through holistic healing practices.
We Support
We serve those over the age of 16, who have experienced sexual violence. Our specially trained Peer Support Mentors start by listening and validating the experience of survivors. Anonymity and supportive relationships are the foundation of the peer work we do. No guilt, no blame, and no shame. Just an accepting and helpful support system to aid in the healing journey. We promote a strength-based approach to awareness, self-knowledge and healing in our peer mentoring, programs, and services. All support is completely anonymous and confidential.
We Advocate
We provide information sessions and awareness training on conditions and issues that contribute to, and impact, sexual assault. We act as advocates and a social voice for survivors of sexual assault. We strive for individual attitude and behaviour changes as we move toward communities free of all forms of violence.
We Nourish
The path to wellness is not one-size-fits-all. The journey is unique and different for each individual. STAND ASA organizes a variety of cost-free workshops, programs, and participation activities aimed at a holistic well-balanced approach to sustainable wellness.