<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[website]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:32:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.savacenterga.org/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Our Community Find the Resources They Need. One Card at a Time. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding help often begins with simply knowing where to look.   Every day, there are people in our community who may have questions about where to find assistance, whom to contact, or what resources are available to them. However, knowing that there is help is not the same as knowing where to find it. Information can be difficult to remember and easy to overlook. We want to help make those connections easier. At SAVAC, we are dedicated to educating our community about the sexual assault...]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/helping-our-community-find-the-resources-they-need-one-card-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa07222ff357ecb174d1be6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:10:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_708b7a8bcd454be7a21631bc7666ac0f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting Again: Returning to School, Work, and Everyday Life After Trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[August often means a return to familiar routines. Students head back to school, families adjust to new schedules, and many Northwest Georgia workplaces settle into a busier pace after summer. For a survivor, that return doesn't always feel routine. Concentration, sleep, and a basic sense of safety can all be affected by trauma, which means walking back into a classroom or an office can take more out of you than it used to. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it's common to...]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/starting-again-returning-to-school-work-after-trauma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8303ab3a73f167659b5c0c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_095babf8fd35450297d7836b13d5248b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Celebration: Honoring Freedom, Safety, and Respect This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we think about freedom, we often think about rights, opportunities, and personal liberties. One of the most fundamental freedoms every person deserves is the right to feel safe and respected.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/beyond-the-celebration-honoring-freedom-safety-and-respect-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58039d4ee79d90036ea3a1</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:37:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_7648301704a4422cb213d4272a9c18b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride Month, Sexual Violence Awareness, and Supporting LGBTQIA+ Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[June is recognized as Pride Month — a time filled with celebration, visibility, community, and pride in living authentically. For many people, Pride Month represents freedom, self-expression, healing, and finally feeling accepted for who they truly are. It is a time to celebrate love, identity, resilience, and the progress that has been made by the LGBTQIA+ community over generations of advocacy and courage.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/pride-month-sexual-violence-awareness-and-supporting-lgbtqia-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0282a72fe6e98eed4342c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:13:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_b633ef13963043dfbfc7e5be2a5aa03e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing, Awareness, and Connection: Mental Health Awareness Month &#38; Sexual Assault Awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing understanding of mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging communities to prioritize emotional well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/healing-awareness-and-connection-mental-health-awareness-month-sexual-assault-awareness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a023cc72fe6e98eed42ac63</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Therapy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:28:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_efdef543d9c74164827458d5e55fc100~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual Assault Awareness Month: The Power of Believing and Supporting Survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering conversations that challenge harmful myths and create safer, more informed communities.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/sexual-assault-awareness-month-the-power-of-believing-and-supporting-survivors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d67c3c4424ffa457c1f967</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:47:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_e714af0dd5204f77b34a5277f1ed6042~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Inclusion, Dignity, and the Urgent Need for Protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re reminded that inclusion means safety too. People with developmental disabilities face higher risks of sexual violence—awareness must lead to action.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/developmental-disabilities-awareness-month-inclusion-dignity-and-the-urgent-need-for-protection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa272fb5dd05873347b261</guid><category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:23:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_d4bb20aadfc84e29a36c4edd01df8a44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Relationships Matter: Understanding Teen Dating Violence &#38; Sexual Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teen Dating Violence isn’t always physical. This blog explores warning signs, the connection to sexual violence, and how teens, friends, and adults can find support and build healthy relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/healthy-relationships-matter-understanding-teen-dating-violence-sexual-violence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69797a9eda77a8ffff060ef2</guid><category><![CDATA[Teen Dating]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_ade910e58f504075850ae655914fabd0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shining a Light in the Darkness: Honoring Human Trafficking Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[anuary is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Learn the real signs of trafficking, why awareness matters, and how SAVAC’s 24/7 hotline can help.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/shining-a-light-in-the-darkness-honoring-human-trafficking-awareness-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694f06e47e3f33384f86c03e</guid><category><![CDATA[Human Trafficking]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:32:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_54a6ae72140740f4a277fc2ec5255aea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Holidays and Sexual Assault Awareness during the Festive Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protecting, Supporting, and Empowering The Christmas holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” Lights sparkle across streets; music fills the air, and gatherings bring people together to celebrate love, gratitude, and connection. For many, it’s a season of joy. But beneath the glitter and goodwill, this time of year can also carry a darker reality—especially for survivors of sexual assault, and for those vulnerable to harm.  Amid the cheer and festivities, it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/christmas-holidays-and-sexual-assault-awareness-during-the-festive-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692eeb70745789e635d04dd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:52:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_3bec6709e9af4157bcf0e7bf977ea530~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual Assault Prevention and the Reality of Transgender Violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honoring Transgender Awareness Week and the Transgender Day of Remembrance As we recognize Transgender Awareness Week (November 13–19)  and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) , it’s crucial to bring awareness to an often-overlooked aspect of sexual violence prevention — the disproportionate rates of violence faced by transgender and gender non-conforming people. Sexual assault does not discriminate, but the risk and impact of sexual violence are not experienced equally. For...]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/sexual-violence-prevention-transgender-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6914a5e3a15a2f8917076205</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:51:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_62a5d6b1cf264ba5aac050789d96df42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual Assault Prevention Around Halloween and October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween should be about fun, not fear. As parties, costumes, and celebrations fill October, it’s important to also talk about safety, consent, and supporting survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.savacenterga.org/post/sexual-assault-prevention-around-halloween-and-october</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e14c6f4a2f8583aa95afa8</guid><category><![CDATA[Sexual Assault]]></category><category><![CDATA[Teen Dating]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7a2b5a_2c23ffe14f124644b375b3a07431c5a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SavaCenterGA</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Link Between Sexual Violence and Suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every September, communities across the nation come together to recognize Suicide Awareness Month. It’s a time to shed light on the realities of suicide, break through silence and stigma, and encourage life-saving conversations. 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A season filled with beach days, road trips, music festivals, and late-night parties. 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