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05.21.21

The 408 sexual assault victims involved in these cases, have been waiting an average of 563 days — almost 19 months — from the time the defendant in their case was arraigned. Their median age was 16. Median age of the 319 defendants involved was 39. /

05.21.21

Their cases involve serious criminal charges: 73% of all charges are crimes committed against children. 38% of those are Class A felonies such as Rape of a Child 1, Child Molestation 1, and Assault of a Child 1. /

05.21.21

Long waits and lack of information is keeping victims from moving on with their lives, and potentially jeopardizing their safety, and mental as well as physical health now and down the road. /

05.21.21

Sexual assault victims, many of whom were abused as children and are now in their teens, have been waiting on average almost 19 months for resolution of their legal cases in King County. KUOW's @AmyRadil reports on delays that have reached a crisis point. https://t.co/7pfCvxmIbQ

05.19.21

"King County tenants with low incomes can now apply for a new round of financial help to pay off rent owed during the pandemic." https://t.co/P1mEzalxLF

05.18.21

When it feels like our lives have been turned upside-down, it's important to stick to routines. You’ve got this! KCSARC’s Clinical Supervisor Emily suggests 3 strategies you can take right now. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/zP8diYNTAu

05.13.21

New Podcast Episode! Our Family Services Specialists and Preventionist discuss how parents can support the teens in their lives, what’s typical adolescent behavior, and what could be a concerning red-flag. Listen right now! https://t.co/mFrxFA66VT https://t.co/DnPTwOYFcl

05.11.21

For National Nurses Week 2021 we would like to acknowledge and thank SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses, for their dedication, expertise, and care for survivors. #ThankYou #SupportSurvivors https://t.co/9P2IIX3o0A

05.06.21

New Podcast Episode! Active listening is important in all relationships; increasing the likelihood of problem solving, empathetic engagement, and more. Learn about this skill from our Family Services Specialists on our Building Resilience podcast today. https://t.co/5FetBJumiy https://t.co/zPDZSMwkyr

05.06.21

Thank you to everyone who donated to us for #GiveBIG! We are so grateful for your support and excited to announce we reached our goal - and are still counting! If you missed our GiveBIG fundraiser and still want to donate, there's still time. https://t.co/6NuTEirbgc https://t.co/pV3CMYyRQb