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What is sexual assault? And how does KCSARC help?

01.05.24

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

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Episode 25: Let’s Talk About It with Andy

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 25: In this final episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Hannah sits down with Andy, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices. Drawing on his own experience as a survivor of child abuse, Andy shares what would’ve made the biggest difference for him as child, how adults can support young people, and what gives him hope.

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Episode 24: Let’s Talk About It with Lynne

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 24: In this second episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Hannah sits down with Lynne, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices and survivor of child sexual abuse. Lynne talks about the barriers she faced in seeking help, the support that helped her begin healing, and what continues to give her hope today.

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Episode 23: Let’s Talk About It with Mick

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 23: Let’s Talk About It with Mick: In this first episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Jessica sits down with Mick, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices. Drawing on their own experience as a survivor of child abuse, Mick shares what people often misunderstand about abuse, how adults can support young people, and what gives them hope.

From Cornell to King County

10.08.26 | By Kate Garvey

There’s no reason to wait for headlines in order to demand change. When we prioritize a supportive response, we facilitate recovery, improve the potential for accountability, and reduce the risk of further abuse. We also send an unmistakable message to the whole community, whether a school, a hiking club, or an entire city: abuse will not be tolerated here.

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Alexandra’s story

09.16.26

Empowered Voices member Alexandra found the power of speaking out, and is now raising her voice to help other survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence.

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Impact 2025-26: Empowering youth and the adults around them

07.21.26

Young people tell us adults aren’t taking sexual abuse seriously enough — learn how your support has helped KCSARC empower youth to lead change and engage the adults surrounding them to be more supportive.

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Impact 2025-26: ACE connects young survivors to support

07.21.26

Trusted adults working in schools are frequently those who first hear a young survivor’s disclosure. Too often, survivors go unconnected to supportive advocacy until well into a criminal legal process, leaving them feeling confused and isolated. KCSARC’s new Advocacy, Connection & Engagement (ACE) program is changing that by reaching survivors right from the moment of disclosure.

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Stacie’s story

06.26.26

Empowered Voices member Stacie reflects on a life shaped by layered trauma, discovering what healing, resilience and accountability look like when there’s no neat narrative arc.

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KCSARC urges businesses to “Stick up for survivors” during World Cup

06.10.26

As World Cup 26 celebrations and watch parties begin, the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) is urging Seattle-area bars, restaurants and hotels to post its 24-hour sexual assault Resource Line stickers in places where survivors and allies are likely to see them.

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