It’s April – and that means Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is here! Now celebrating its 25th anniversary as a nationally recognized event, SAAM is a very meaningful and a very busy time at Rebuilding Hope. We are so grateful for the opportunity to increase the visibility of our work, connect with new supporters, and…
Rebuilding Hope’s Clinical Director Stephanie Sacks hears this sentiment a lot from community members and victim-survivors: “I was sexually assaulted a long time ago… why does it still affect me?” Over her more than 30 years of clinical experience supporting victim-survivors, Stephanie has seen the patterns that emerge for many people trying to move forward…
Have you ever wondered if trauma therapy might be right for you? Starting therapy can feel intimidating or scary, or even just confusing. Rebuilding Hope’s Therapy Team is here to break down the details to help you decide if you’d like to move forward with starting treatment at Rebuilding Hope. With these FAQs answered by…
Recently, we collaborated with community partners on an undercover operation aimed at holding traffickers accountable. While law enforcement focused on the investigative and criminal side, our team showed up with a single purpose: support victim-survivors of sexual exploitation. Washington State Patrol coordinated the operation, bringing in five local police departments and other investigative units, as…
Rebuilding Hope’s Education Team has a special role in our mission to provide support, promote healing, and partner to end of sexual violence. The Education Team engages directly with youth in schools, professionals in workplaces, and other groups to facilitate meaningful conversations – not just about sexual violence, but also about safety, boundaries, and healthy…
Great news! Rebuilding Hope is now officially accepting donations of stock! If you want to use your portfolio to support victim-survivors, all you have to do is email us – we’ll get you everything you need to turn your investments into healing services. Reach our team by emailing Development@rebuildinghope.org. Thinking about other ways you might…
It’s back-to-school season and we’re excited to showcase some of the amazing work our Education Team is doing in the community! Our Prevention Advocates provide interactive, age-appropriate workshops for students from kindergarten through college, as well as parents and school staff in Pierce and Kitsap counties. Covering topics like consent, boundaries, healthy relationships, bystander intervention,…
August is National Make-a-Will Month so we’re asking our friends and supporters to consider including victim-survivors in your legacy. You don’t need to be wealthy or consider yourself as having an “estate” to create a will. Most of us have something- whether it’s savings, a retirement account, or personal belongings- that can carry on our…
June is Pride month and marks the beginning of Pride Season, so today we’re sending a big shout out to our friends at the Rainbow Center, Kitsap Pride, the Puyallup Tribe, and many other incredible groups and organizations putting together vibrant, affirming Pride events all across our community. We’re excited to be able to attend…
Raising Awareness in Pierce and Kitsap Counties April was one for the books! Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) gave us so many meaningful opportunities to show up, speak out, and connect with our community across Pierce and Kitsap counties. From fundraisers and outreach events, to presentations and panel discussions, each moment reminded us just how…