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Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 30, 2025 - 11:42 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates discuss housing instability, code enforcement

by Maya Hodison

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission during a forum Thursday weighed in on local housing instability, which can increase the likelihood that people experience sexual and domestic violence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 27, 2025 - 6:36 pm

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission to participate in forum on housing instability

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence city commission candidates will participate in a forum this week on housing instability and its connection to violence and trauma. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 15, 2025 - 5:50 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center rebuilds from crisis

by Maya Hodison

While the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center began to rebuild from a financial and management crisis six months ago, the community need was growing.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 24, 2025 - 6:34 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center working to recover from financial crisis that led to furloughs, job cuts

by Maya Hodison

When Sarah Bariya took over as executive director of Lawrence’s Sexual Trauma and Abuse Center, she was in for a rude shock: The organization was unable to meet payroll. The center is still working to rebuild from a financial crisis.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 14, 2025 - 6:32 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center staff furloughed amid funding issues

by Maya Hodison

The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center furloughed all staff and paused some services earlier this month because it didn’t have funds to pay everyone, the center’s director said.

Lawrence news February 6, 2025 - 7:31 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center in Lawrence ‘has paused some services’

by Lawrence Times

The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center has “paused some services briefly for restructuring,” but the exact reasons and circumstances were unclear Thursday.

Lawrence news February 2, 2025 - 2:39 pm

Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center names new executive director

by Lawrence Times

A former legal advocate for children and survivors of domestic and sexual violence has been named the new executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 19, 2024 - 4:24 pm

Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center director leaves position

by Mackenzie Clark

Jennifer Ananda has left her position as executive director of the Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center, the organization announced Monday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts November 17, 2023 - 12:50 pm

Douglas County organizations to receive nearly $570K to support crime survivors

by Lawrence Times

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that nearly $570,000 in grant funds have been awarded to five Douglas County organizations to bolster support for crime victims and survivor services.

Lawrence Life November 3, 2023 - 3:21 pm

STA Care Center to recognize community partners during Show Up for Survivors event

by Lawrence Times

The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care Center is holding its 11th annual Show Up for Survivors event, and it will honor community members, businesses and organizations with awards for their support of survivors of sexual violence.

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