News

  • Recommended
What is sexual assault? And how does KCSARC help?

01.05.24

Sexual assault is any unwanted or illegal sexual contact or behavior.

woman with red hair and yellow shirt and man with black hair and beard embrace child with green shirt and black hair representing a family unity
  • Recommended
Specialized counseling helps children with concerning sexualized behaviors

05.28.24

It’s common and developmentally normal for a young child to be curious about their own body or that of others. But when does a child’s sexualized behavior shift from developmentally appropriate to potentially problematic — and how can KCSARC help?

  • Recommended
Press Releases
Navigating Justice report

03.05.24

KCSARC releases new Navigating Justice report detailing outcomes for victims in backlogged King County Superior Court cases.

Celebrating community resilience during SAAPM

04.01.25 | By Kate Krug-Garvey

As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we reflect on the many challenges faced by survivors and the organizations that support them. Yet, we are witnessing something extraordinary—the unwavering resilience of our community.

The Link to Prevention Podcast

podcast icon

Podcast

Personal Safety Series: Episode 1

03.31.25

The Link to Prevention, Personal Safety Series, Episode 1: Welcome to the first episode of our six-part series on protecting children and young people from sexual abuse.  In Episode 1, host Hannah introduces the series and previews the insights and advice to come.

The Link to Prevention Podcast

podcast icon

Podcast

Personal Safety Series: Episode 2

03.31.25

The Link to Prevention, Personal Safety Series, Episode 2: Join the KCSARC prevention team as they dive into the crucial topic of open communication and the importance of teaching kids the correct names for their body parts.

The Link to Prevention Podcast

podcast icon

Podcast

Personal Safety Series: Episode 3

03.31.25

The Link to Prevention, Personal Safety Series, Episode 3: In Episode 3 of our series, the KCSARC prevention team tackles the vital topics of touching rules and the difference between secrets and surprises.

The Link to Prevention Podcast

podcast icon

Podcast

Personal Safety Series: Episode 4

03.31.25

The Link to Prevention, Personal Safety Series, Episode 4: In episode 2, the KCSARC prevention team shares tips on discussing child sexual abuse within personal safety talks. Chris, Jessica, and Hannah show how to integrate key topics from previous episodes into your ongoing safety conversations with your kids.

The Link to Prevention Podcast

podcast icon

Podcast

Personal Safety Series: Episode 5

03.31.25

The Link to Prevention, Personal Safety Series, Episode 5: In Episode 5, the KCSARC prevention team explores how kids reveal they’ve been hurt. Discover the subtle ways children might disclose abuse and learn how to recognize these signs. Stay tuned for the final episode to find out how to respond if a child confides in you.

hand-drawn line illustration of a person with mouth open, with rainbow watercolor waves coming from mouth
Lynne’s Blog

02.24.25

Empowered Voices member Lynne’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. In this blog post, she shares her experiences of surviving sexual abuse and the pivotal role KCSARC played in her healing process.

425.282.0324 — Ayuda en Español

Gratis y confidencial / Llame de lunes a viernes 8 am - 5 pm

Donate Now

888.998.6423 — 24/7 Resource Line

Free and confidential / Call for help or information 24 hours a day