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07.25.22

Consent is permission or agreement for something to happen, not just related to sex. We practice consent in all aspects of our lives, with various people. Even asking someone if we can hug them or borrow their pencil involves consent. It's foundational for everything! https://t.co/BtwhLRoIs4

07.18.22

Think about a time when you had a great conversation with someone. How did that person make you feel? What did they do to make you feel heard, supported, and affirmed? Keep this in mind to consider how you can approach conversations with others! https://t.co/4Wt8JUp1Ao

07.12.22

We all have the right to set boundaries around what we want to share and discuss. Talking through ground rules or conditions for a conversation may feel weird at first, but it's a good way to get to know someone better and help everyone feel safe. https://t.co/cncxCVUw75

07.08.22

KCSARC's 24-hour Resource Line is always available with free, confidential support for survivors, our community, and anyone who needs a safe place to talk. 888.99.VOICE. https://t.co/B2t5bdVMGj

07.08.22

WordWatch was created at KCSARC to help others understand how conversations about sexual assault impact the way that it is perpetuated and perceived in our society. Learn more by listening to our Building Resilience episode https://t.co/F8pbE3KoFa https://t.co/uxhNhxHuG0

07.07.22

Our Prevention Ed team provides youth-focused resources and trainings on many topics, including #boundaries! We encourage you to talk to the young people in your life about how boundaries are defined, interpreted and what makes them important; especially in healthy relationships. https://t.co/csJ0zDJMLo

07.01.22

Systemic racism has meant survivors of color are less likely to be believed when they speak up about their abuse. That is shameful. Our hearts are with these resilient, brave victims who have been through so much. https://t.co/nRR3lqjcst

06.30.22

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Empowering survivors to make medical decisions best for them

06.29.22

Centering on what helps empower survivors, and restores their well-being, sense of control and long-term recovery drives our medical advocacy work — and everything else we do at KCSARC.

06.27.22

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