Podcast
Episode 23: Let’s Talk About It with Mick
09.30.26
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.
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.
Press Releases
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.
Still Here: Gracie’s Story
05.22.26
Empowered Voices member Gracie was a senior in college when her life changed forever. What followed were years of fear, pain, and a justice system that failed her. In this piece, she shares her journey back to herself — reclaiming her life, rediscovering joy, and offering a reminder to every survivor: we’re still here, and life is worth living.
I Knew a Girl Called
04.20.26
Empowered Voices member Emilee survived domestic violence and sexual assault and went on to help others as a crime victims advocate. Like we often hear from survivors we work with, she felt the pressure to just “move on” — but moving on and healing are not the same thing. She opens up about what it finally took to start truly healing and release the burden of shame that was never hers to bear.
Podcast
Episode 22: Student Support in Schools
04.09.26
The Link to Prevention, Episode 22: Student Support in Schools: In this episode, Hannah sits down with KCSARC Youth Advisory Council member Grace to explore how peers, educators, and school administrators can respond supportively when a student discloses sexual assault or abuse.