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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.

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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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How can I get help?

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Does KCSARC help people like me?

We serve adults, children and their families, and all of our services are in Spanish and English. Learn more about how we help.

I want to stop sexual assault from happening. How can I help?

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Dando Voz (En Español)

KCSARC is proudly celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned here to learn more about KCSARC’s commitment to honoring and supporting the Latinx community, this month and always.

News

Reports of sexual assaults on planes on the rise

08.18.23

King 5 News

“Victims are not responsible for what happened to them,” said Mary Ellen Stone, CEO of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. “We want to make sure that people understand that it is not the victim’s fault.”

Episode 6: Talking to Youth

08.14.23

The Link to Prevention podcast Season 1, Episode 6: How do you talk to the youth in your life about topics like boundaries, consent, and online safety? In this episode, Hannah chats with two KCSARC staff members who each have experience and expertise in this area. They offer some advice and guidance for starting and continuing these important conversations with the youth in your life.

06.12.23

How is trauma passed down? What can we do to stop it from affecting future generations? Experts suggest participating in advocacy & activism and talking about it as a family to integrate it into the family narrative and dispel shame. https://t.co/cI1Ni6ABBn

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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