Press Releases
KCSARC urges businesses to “Stick up for survivors” during World Cup
06.10.26
As World Cup 26 celebrations and watch parties begin, the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) is urging Seattle-area bars, restaurants and hotels to post its 24-hour sexual assault Resource Line stickers in places where survivors and allies are likely to see them.
Still Here: Gracie’s Story
05.22.26
Empowered Voices member Gracie was a senior in college when her life changed forever. What followed were years of fear, pain, and a justice system that failed her. In this piece, she shares her journey back to herself — reclaiming her life, rediscovering joy, and offering a reminder to every survivor: we’re still here, and life is worth living.
I Knew a Girl Called
04.20.26
Empowered Voices member Emilee survived domestic violence and sexual assault and went on to help others as a crime victims advocate. Like we often hear from survivors we work with, she felt the pressure to just “move on” — but moving on and healing are not the same thing. She opens up about what it finally took to start truly healing and release the burden of shame that was never hers to bear.
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Episode 22: Student Support in Schools
04.09.26
The Link to Prevention, Episode 22: Student Support in Schools: In this episode, Hannah sits down with KCSARC Youth Advisory Council member Grace to explore how peers, educators, and school administrators can respond supportively when a student discloses sexual assault or abuse.
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Episode 21: Mandatory Reporting & Supporting Youth
04.09.26
The Link to Prevention, Episode 21: Mandatory Reporting & Supporting Youth: In this episode, Hannah and Jessica explain mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect, including who mandated reporters are and how they can support students. They also share how students can make a report and where to find support throughout the process.
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Episode 20: Introduction to Sexual Misconduct in Schools
04.09.26
The Link to Prevention, Episode 20: Introduction to Sexual Misconduct in Schools: In this episode, Hannah introduces the topic of sexual misconduct in schools and how the KCSARC prevention team has been responding to requests for support around this issue over the past year. Hannah also introduces a few upcoming episodes that will shed more light on this topic.
Actuemos como si todos los sobrevivientes estuvieran observando cómo reaccionamos ante las noticias sobre Chávez
03.25.26 | By Kate Garvey
La revelación de que Cesar Chavez abusó de mujeres y niñas durante años ha conmocionado al país. En este momento, las víctimas directas así como los miles de sobrevivientes que están poniéndose al tanto de estos hechos necesitan que saber que la comunidad está de su lado.
Let’s act like all survivors are watching how we respond to Chavez news
03.25.26 | By Kate Garvey
The revelation that Cesar Chavez abused women and girls has shocked the nation. Right now, the people who were harmed — as well as the legions of survivors watching this unfold — need to know that their community stands with them.
Sarah’s Blog
03.24.26
When Empowered Voices member Sarah reached out for support after being sexually assaulted, she faced something many survivors know all too well: not being believed by someone she loved. In this powerful blog, she shares how that painful moment became the turning point that led her to find her voice.