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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.

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Specialized counseling helps children with concerning sexualized behaviors

05.28.24

It’s common and developmentally normal for a young child to be curious about their own body or that of others. But when does a child’s sexualized behavior shift from developmentally appropriate to potentially problematic — and how can KCSARC help?

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Press Releases
Navigating Justice report

03.05.24

KCSARC releases new Navigating Justice report detailing outcomes for victims in backlogged King County Superior Court cases.

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.

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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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