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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.

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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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Jessica’s Blog

08.22.25

In this powerful blog, Empowered Voices member Jessica shares her journey from addiction and abuse to empowerment and safety. She reveals how therapy, support from KCSARC, and unwavering courage helped her break free from fear and build a life she loves.

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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.

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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.

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