In 2000, The United States signed the “Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)” which provided the government with tools and equipment needed in order to eradicate sex slavery as well as...

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As we reach the close of 2022, we are excited about what 2023 will bring. Next year, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center will celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Reflecting on our challenging...

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center is pleased to announce Sandy T. Williams has joined our team as the new Executive Director. Williams has 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector,...

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Download: “Somewhere Over the Binary” Addressing Myths about the Gender Binary...

“Mom & Dad I have nothing to tell you”: An Analysis of Coming out (or not) During Pride Month Now that June is here, and stores and streets alike have...

Download pdf (English & Spanish) Being an Ally Trust your good intentions You might not be a perfect advocate and you might feel that you don't have much knowledge to...

What is self-esteem? According to the American Psychological Association it is “the degree to which the qualities and characteristics contained in one’s self-concept are perceived to be positive. It reflects a person’s...

Victim blaming occurs when an individual questions a person’s experience, such as their actions and how they could have prevented sexual violence. Examples of victim blaming include “what were you...

Identifying stress and anxiety can help you find the necessary tools needed to stay healthy. Stress is caused by an external trigger while anxiety is the persistence of worries. Stress...

There are many different types of dating violence such as physical violence, sexual violence, psychological abuse, economic abuse, and stalking. Dating and relationship violence is a pattern of coercive and...