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Whether you have experienced a sexual assault yourself, or want to know more about how to help your child, a friend or someone else, we’re here 24/7 with support and information to empower you to take your next steps.
What is sexual assault?
Anytime someone is forced, coerced and/or manipulated into any unwanted or illegal sexual activity, it is a sexual assault. Sexual assault or abuse are terms we use in our work to talk about the broad spectrum of unwanted or illegal behaviors. The term sexual assault, used throughout our site, is generally used in reference to adults. When it involves a child or teen who has been victimized, we frequently use the term child sexual abuse.
What does KCSARC do?
KCSARC is an independent nonprofit serving survivors and their families throughout King County and engaging communities in building a world without sexual assault.
KCSARC’s long history as a trusted and expert resource gives us the experience and expertise to empower survivors, change attitudes, shape statewide policy, remove barriers, and hold systems accountable.
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Drawing on our Strength
Wednesday, September 30, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tinte Cellars (Georgetown Tasting Room)
News
Alexandra Jayne’s Blog
07.24.25
There are many reasons why survivors may delay disclosing their abuse. For Empowered Voices member Alexandra Jayne, that delay was rooted in love, courage, and a deep desire to shield others from the kind of pain she herself wished someone had protected her from. In her blog, featuring personal poems, Alexandra Jayne shares her powerful journey to healing and reclaiming her voice.
Nick’s Blog
06.26.25
During Men’s Mental Health Month, Empowered Voices member Nick sheds light on the often-unspoken struggles men face when seeking help after trauma. Through reflection on his own journey, he wants men to know that they are not alone, there is no shame in getting support, and there are resources available to help them recover and reclaim their lives.
Mick’s Blog
05.22.25
Empowered Voices member Mick shares their journey of recognizing and healing from sexual assault as a teen. Despite being involved in the #MeToo movement, they struggled to identify their experience as sexual assault when it happened to them. Through therapy, they found healing and want other survivors to know that help is out there, and that hope isn’t out of reach.
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Land acknowledgment
We wish to acknowledge that KCSARC serves all of King County, which is on unceded ancestral land that belongs to Indigenous peoples. These lands are the traditional home of the Coast Salish peoples, including but not limited to the Duwamish, Muckleshoot, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish, Suquamish, and Tulalip tribes. These acknowledgments do not fulfill our obligations to build and foster authentic relationships with Indigenous communities, but serve as a step in honoring the land we are on.
Please visit these links to learn more.
Duwamish Tribe
Muckleshoot Tribe
Puyallup Tribe
Snoqualmie Tribe
Stillaguamish Tribe
Suquamish Tribe
Tulalip Tribe
Real Rent Duwamish
Seattle University Indigenous People Institute
We acknowledge that the systems we operate within are deeply rooted in racism and oppression. We stand with victims, especially those from historically marginalized communities, recognizing the compounded harm caused by these systemic inequities.