S.A.S.S.I. is a support group for both men and women that are survivors of sexual abuse/assault, incest, molestation, etc. The support group will be facilitated by Lavinia B. Masters whom is not only specially trained as a sexual assault victim advocate but a national and locally recognized speaker and advocate on the subject matter. Lavinia is also a survivor of rape herself. The idea of S.A.S.S.I. (Sexual Abuse Survivor Support Initiative) for men and women was conceived on Friday, October 17, 2008, by the author, writer, speaker, and advocate. The purpose of the support group will be to empower, encourage and inspire the survivors of abuse through sharing, support and prayer. The sessions will be open for survivors to share their stories with one another as we embark on a journey of total healing and recovery together. The plan also includes featuring special guest on occasion and always ending with words of encouragement and praise reports. The S.A.S.S.I. group ultimate goals as we evolve and grow are to hold seminars, conferences, workshops and survivor retreats as we continue to empower all survivors of sexual abuse and allow them a safe and faith based outlet to release the trauma that sexual abuse/assault brings.