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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?

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Heaven’s Blog

11.21.24

Empowered Voices member Heaven shares her powerful story of resilience and growth through KCSARC’s parenting program as a single mother of four, two of whom survived childhood sexual abuse.

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Equipping young people to help peers

09.05.24

Many of us grew up hearing that we should tell a trusted adult if we need support or have questions about behaviors that may be sexual assault. But our work with young survivors shows that, more often, they will turn to peers first.

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Episode 9: Depictions of a Minor Law

02.14.24

The Link to Prevention Season 1, Episode 9: In this episode, the KCSARC Prevention team delves into the federal law: Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct (Child Pornography). But this isn’t just legal jargon—it’s about safeguarding our youth.

Join us as we break down this law and empower our youth to navigate the digital world responsibly.

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Episode 6: Talking to Youth

08.14.23

The Link to Prevention podcast Season 1, Episode 6: How do you talk to the youth in your life about topics like boundaries, consent, and online safety? In this episode, Hannah chats with two KCSARC staff members who each have experience and expertise in this area. They offer some advice and guidance for starting and continuing these important conversations with the youth in your life.

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Episode 5 – Student Questions

04.27.23

The Link to Prevention podcast Season 1, Episode 5:  In this episode, the KCSARC team answers questions we often get from middle and high school students during classroom presentations. Jessica sits down with KCSARC staffers Alex, Jordan and Nate to tackle a few of the questions on students’ minds this school year.

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Episode 4 — Supporting Friends

04.03.23

The Link to Prevention podcast Season 1, Episode 4: The KCSARC prevention team discuss why people disclose experiences of sexual abuse or assault, as well as why it can be so difficult for people to disclose. Jessica and Hannah break down how they talk with high school students about supporting a friend who discloses an experience of sexual violence.

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Introducing KCSARC’s New Podcast: The Link to Prevention

02.01.23

How to build safe spaces online

04.21.22

“If we don’t take the time to understand how devices and platforms work, we’re really doing a disservice to our kiddos.” – Jessica Cowles, KCSARC prevention services specialist

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A family’s new normal: Stephanie’s story

08.18.21

“As a parent, walking alongside your children’s sexual abuse story and recovery is tough.”

-Stephanie

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