About SARSSM
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM) has been providing free and confidential services to victims of sexual assault since 1973. This 38 year history has provided SARSSM with unique insight into the communities and the people whom we serve. Through this lens, we have developed advocacy, support, education and prevention services to meet the needs of the Southern Maine region. SARSSM’s has two main foci: to provide support and advocacy to victims of sexual violence, and to provide prevention education and awareness around the issue of sexual violence and exploitation.
SARSSM operates with a dynamic and passionate staff to meet the mission of the agency. Currently we are staffed with 2 part-time and 10 full-time employees who bring with them years of experience in the field of violence prevention and victim advocacy.
Amy L. Thomas, Executive Director...
Our History: 1973 - Present
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM), formerly the Rape Crisis Center, began advocating for victims of sexual assault in 1973 when a small group of women learned that support and resources were not available for victim/survivors of sexual assault....
The Board of Directors of SARSSM is a governing and working board which is responsible for the determination of policy, and is accountable for the organization’s fiscal, legal, ethical and program activities. Currently, the SARSSM Board of Directors is comprised of a range of community leaders...
