About us
Offering practical and emotional support for anyone affected by sexual violence, Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC) work to empower people to find their own way of living: To thrive – not to just survive.
Whilst GRASAC supports all survivors of rape and sexual violence, we recognise that sexual violence is gender-based abuse, suffered in the main by women and girls, we therefore offer a women-only space in our Gloucester centre.
“I am not what happened to me,
I am who I choose to become.”
Our aims:
To relieve the distress of anyone within the Gloucestershire area who has experienced any form of sexual violence.
To educate the public about the nature
of sexual violence and its repercussions.
Anti-Racism Policy
GRASAC is working towards demonstrating its commitment to anti-racism by explicitly becoming an anti-racist employer, charitable organisation and service provider. We believe in a fully inclusive service, with anti-racist practices throughout our organisation. We know that Black and minoritised women continue to be disadvantaged and harmed by traditional white supremacist beliefs. We are committed to developing throughout 2024, and beyond, an organisation that believes and demonstrates an intersectional approach for all women and girls, through our policies, procedures, and training of all staff and volunteers.
How GRASAC started…
Founded in 1984, by a group of women volunteers determined to support fellow women and girls in Gloucestershire who had experienced rape, sexual assault or sexual abuse. In 2014 Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre became a registered charity.
In 2024 we celebrate 40 years of empowering and supporting women and girls who have experienced rape and sexual abuse – at any time in their lives.
We continue to benefit from and depend on the support of our volunteers. As the only service dedicated to the aid and support of sexual violence survivors in the Gloucestershire area, of all genders, GRASAC has grown considerably in response to the growing need, for women and girls in particular.
Come back soon to see how our journey has evolved, and how we got to where we are today!
GRASAC on Instagram
🍉💥 Smashing Negativity & Embracing Positivity! 💥🍪
Our first ever Instagram reel captures a powerful journey of transformation! 🌟 Watch as our incredible young participants at the Phoenix Group smash through the negativity they’ve encountered, symbolised by melons marked with hurtful words and phrases. 🍉💔
But that’s not all – we turned this moment of release into something sweet and uplifting. 🍪💕 The group decorated cookies with positive words and phrases, embracing the power of positivity and self-love.
Join us in celebrating resilience and the strength to replace negativity with sweetness and empowerment. 💪✨
🎶✨ Plus, the young people chose the audio for the reel as a group, making this project even more meaningful and collaborative. ✨🎶
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🌟✨ Week 5 at the Phoenix Group: Exploring Coping Mechanisms ✨🌟
🚨 Trigger Warning: This week, we delved into coping strategies 🚨
Our amazing young people participated in various activities to better understand and develop healthy coping strategies:
📝 **Healthy/Unhealthy Coping Strategies**: Firstly they engaged in a post-it note activity and discussion to differentiate between them.
🔍 **Window of Tolerance**: Discussed what it means and how it impacts our reactions and coping methods.
📚 **Bookmark Activity**: The young people designed personalised bookmarks with their coping strategies on the back for a handy reminder.
🍪 **Cookie Decoration**: We decorated cookies with positive words and phrases they heard during the fruit smashing activity from the previous session. We also finished filming our empowering social media reel in the field - COMING SOON!
📝 **Reflective Piece Prep**: Began reflecting on their time at Phoenix.
🎁 Each participant received a bath bomb, fidget toy, and a bookmark to support their self-care journey. 🎁
Join us in celebrating their growth and resilience! 💪💖
#PhoenixGroup #CopingMechanisms #YouthEmpowerment #HealthyMindset #PositiveGrowth #CommunitySupport #SelfCare
⏰ Just 4 WEEKS to go until our Charity Quiz Night! ⏰
The countdown is on, and we can't wait to see you all for a fantastic evening of quizzing, laughter, and fundraising. If you haven't already, now's the time to grab your tickets and secure your spot!
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Join us in making a difference and supporting Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre.
Let's make these next 4 weeks count! 🌟
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