News

Connecting complex systems

07.11.18

King County is uniquely complex, with 39 law enforcement jurisdictions, three courthouses, 28 hospitals, and eight Child Protective Services offices. KCSARC’s Inter-Agencies Liaison helps ensure these large, complex systems responders are trauma-informed and better connected.

Inciting fear no way to end sexual violence

06.22.18 | By DeAnn Yamamoto

Our mission to end sexual violence is greatly impeded when people live in fear of interacting with authorities.

Coping with holiday gatherings

12.05.17

A message to KCSARC supporters

09.13.17 | By Mary Ellen Stone

Seattle Mayor Murray’s resignation again puts sexual assault, and the victims of assault, in the headlines.

WA Legislative News

07.21.17

During the 2017 legislative session, KCSARC prioritized amending the Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAPO) Act in Washington state to better support and protect survivors of sexual assault. This commonsense, victim-focused reform passed.

A message to our community

05.03.17

It has been several weeks since the news of the sexual abuse suit against Seattle Mayor Ed Murray became public.

Treatment of childhood sexual abuse

05.20.14 | By DeAnn Yamamoto

Counseling sessions can be a safe haven to process the tangled thoughts and feelings which are a result of victimization. But it’s just one piece of the puzzle.