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What’s in a word?
You will see the words “victim” and
“survivor” used interchangeably through out our website. We do so because
individuals refer to the impact of the assault on them in different ways at
different times during their healing process. It can be validating to refer
to oneself as the victim of sexual assault at various times depending on
the context of the conversation. To state that you have been victimized is
to validate the truth and the reality of the assault that was perpetrated
upon you. To refer to oneself in that way or to another by the use of the
word “victim” is not to suggest that this is the whole of one’s identity.
It is simply an acknowledgement of the crime that occurred. Using the word
“survivor” is to state that you have survived a sexual assault. Many people
prefer the use of this word because it suggests a more powerful place of
being. One who has survived, has not been defeated. Our use of these words
interchangeably is done to honor the preferences of our clients. We do not
intend on using one in favor of the other, or to discount the importance of
one over the other.
KCSARC provides comprehensive services to victim/survivors of sexual assault at no charge to residents of King County. We provide survivors with tools that support their own strengths, encourages them to make their own decisions, and empowers them to regain control of their lives through their individual healing process. We offer support and guidance to friends and family members, who may not know what to say, but who want to help.
ADVOCACY SERVICES:
24-hour sexual assault resource line (1.888.99.VOICE)
Individual Therapy: Individual therapy is provided to adults who have experienced the trauma of sexual assault in adulthood. The therapy provided is trauma specific, but can be related to a recent sexual assault or one that may have occurred years previous.
Group Therapy:
Group therapy for female adult survivors of child
sexual assault is provided 2-4 times per year. These structured, 14 week closed
groups benefit adult women who continue to struggle with issues of past
childhood sexual abuse. The group is designed for those who have specific
memories of the abuse and can articulate the impact it has had on them
throughout the years.
For more information about Therapy Groups for Adult Survivors
email:
or call 425-226-5062.
More
information for Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse
Individual Therapy: Children ages 4-18 who have been sexually assaulted may qualify for trauma specific individual therapy. Specialized sexual assault treatment benefits the child whose primary issues have arisen due to the trauma of sexual assault.
Medical Evaluations and Advocacy: KCSARC works in cooperation with Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress to provide forensic medical evaluations to children. Generally, medical evaluations are performed as requested by police, prosecutors or parents based on the type of abuse that is has occurred. Directions to Federal Way Public Health Center. Please schedule an appointment by contacting Kim or Keri at 425-226-5062.
Parent Education:
The education program entitled Especially for Parents is designed to assist parents with the impact of their child’s sexual assault. This 5 session model gives parents the confidence to deal with the emotional, behavioral and physical affects of sexual abuse.Parent-Child Interaction Training (PCIT): This training model is for parents who desire to have greater skills in dealing with the behaviors of their young child. It is designed to assist parents and their children from 3-7 years of age. PCIT is an interactive, hands-on model that utilizes technology to enhance the skills of both parents and children. The interaction between a parent and their child is video taped while a coach assists the parent behind a one-way mirror. The coaching provided to the parent is useful in developing positive parenting skills. Legal Advocacy: We provide information and support to victims of sexual assault who are involved in the legal process. Navigating the legal proceedings can often be lengthy and confusing. Our advocates are not lawyers, they are counselors who are knowledgeable of the legal system as it relates to sexual assault cases.
ACCESSING SERVICES:
click here for Crisis Information (This page contains information if you've just been raped, or have questions about Emergency Contraception or "Date Rape" Drugs).
King County
Sexual Assault Resource Center
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