STAR Announces Resignation of President & CEO, Launches Search for New Leadership

BATON ROUGE, La. (September 14, 2022) – Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response (STAR) – a nonprofit organization committed to serving survivors of sexual trauma and addressing sexual violence throughout Louisiana – announced today that founder Racheal Hebert will step...

The Status of Abortion Care for Survivors of Sexual Trauma in Louisiana

Last updated: July 20, 2022 On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the right to abortion. Louisiana is one of more than a dozen states with “trigger laws” in place banning or severely limiting abortions in the event Roe v. Wade...

New Support Groups for Fall – Capital Area

Capital Area Branch5615 Corporate Blvd., Ste 200Baton Rouge, LA 70808Directions Central Louisiana Branch 1403 Metro Drive, Bldg F Alexandria, LA 70301 Directions Greater New Orleans Branch 123 N. Genois Street New Orleans, LA 70119 Directions Capital Area Branch 5615...

STAR Releases 2018 Legislative Scorecard

BATON ROUGE, LA (September 5, 2018) — Today Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR) released its inaugural 2018 Legislative Scorecard highlighting the leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to improving laws and policies to better support and protect survivors...

Spring Workshop Series – Central Louisiana

Interested in learning more about how to better prevent and respond to sexual abuse and assault in our community? Join STAR and the Junior League of Alexandria for these free community workshops! Sexual Trauma 101Tues., January 15, 20191:30-3:00 p.m. This interactive...