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What is sexual assault? And how does KCSARC help?

01.05.24

Sexual assault is any unwanted or illegal sexual contact or behavior.

Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety and support — without fear

01.29.26 | By Kate Garvey

Sexual assault survivors deserve safety, healing and justice. We stand in solidarity with immigrant communities and call for immediate accountability and an end to violent enforcement practices that harm the people we serve.

Los sobrevivientes de abuso sexual merecen cuidado, seguridad y apoyo, sin miedo

01.29.26 | By Kate Garvey

Los sobrevivientes del abuso sexual merecen seguridad, sanación y justicia. Nos solidarizamos con las comunidades de inmigrantes y exigimos que se rindan cuentas de inmediato y se ponga fin a las prácticas violentas que perjudican a las personas a las que atendemos.

Breaking the Cycle

01.22.26

A member of KCSARC’s Dando Voz team shares a personal story of confronting generational sexual abuse in their family and choosing to create a new legacy of safety, openness, and healing.

Kris’ Blog

12.18.25

After sexual assault left her drowning in PTSD symptoms, Empowered Voices member Kris finally gave herself permission to prioritize healing and began therapy at KCSARC. Her transformation happened faster than she ever imagined. As the holiday season arrives, she shares her story for anyone carrying the weight of trauma during the holidays: healing is possible, and you deserve to give yourself that gift.

Sarah’s Blog: The Language of Being Believed

11.20.25

When a survivor shares their story, the response matters. In this blog, Empowered Voices member Sarah reflects on her decades-long journey of confronting childhood sexual abuse and how one sentence can change everything.

Empowered Voices member wearing a orange and white striped v-neck t-shirt and blue jeans with beagle puppy on lap on a dark green plaid blanket on grass with pink potted begonias and forested green background
Lorna’s Blog

10.16.25

It’s common for people who have experienced the trauma of sexual assault to withdraw out of shame, hurt and fear. In this blog, Empowered Voices member Lorna shares her powerful journey of breaking through the isolation, reaching out to KCSARC for support and opening her world to happiness.

Youth Advisory Council 2025 Cohort

10.16.25

Get to know the inspiring teens behind KCSARC’s Youth Advisory Council — a group of passionate young leaders from King County working to prevent sexual violence.

Dando Voz staff share their “porqué”

09.19.25

A few members of KCSARC’s Dando Voz team share their “porqué”— their personal reasons for doing this work.

Lessons from “Surviving Ohio State”

08.22.25 | By Chris Johnson, MSW, LICSW

KCSARC’s Director of Prevention sees valuable lessons in a new documentary focused on the impact of sexual abuse on the lives of male athletes at The Ohio State University. Why did adults whose job it was to protect them look the other way, and why is it so difficult for male survivors to speak out — and for us to hear their voices?

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