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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.

Empowered Voices: 2025 in Review

02.19.26

KCSARC’s Empowered Voices program creates space for survivors to find community, learn, and advocate for change. See how members made their voices heard in 2025.

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.

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.

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.

Tramoya’s Blog

04.25.25

In this deeply personal reflection, Empowered Voices member Tramoya shares how cognitive processing therapy (CPT) and faith helped her reclaim her voice and heal after trauma.

Lynne’s Blog

02.24.25

Empowered Voices member Lynne’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. In this blog post, she shares her experiences of surviving sexual abuse and the pivotal role KCSARC played in her healing process.

Press Mention, WA Legislative News

02.10.25

Washington State Standard

Funding for crime victim services in Washington is running short

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Sarah’s Blog

12.18.24

Empowered Voices member Sarah shares her experience of being sexually assaulted and the years of silence and verbal abuse that followed. Through therapy and support from KCSARC, she found the courage to advocate for herself and set healthy boundaries.

Press Mention, WA Legislative News

10.07.24

Washington State Standard

As federal funding for crime victims plummets, advocates ask WA lawmakers for help

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