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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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Episode 25: Let’s Talk About It with Andy

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 25: In this final episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Hannah sits down with Andy, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices. Drawing on his own experience as a survivor of child abuse, Andy shares what would’ve made the biggest difference for him as child, how adults can support young people, and what gives him hope.

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Episode 24: Let’s Talk About It with Lynne

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 24: In this second episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Hannah sits down with Lynne, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices and survivor of child sexual abuse. Lynne talks about the barriers she faced in seeking help, the support that helped her begin healing, and what continues to give her hope today.

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Episode 23: Let’s Talk About It with Mick

10.08.26

The Link to Prevention, Episode 23: Let’s Talk About It with Mick: In this first episode of our Let’s Talk About It series, Jessica sits down with Mick, a member of KCSARC Empowered Voices. Drawing on their own experience as a survivor of child abuse, Mick shares what people often misunderstand about abuse, how adults can support young people, and what gives them hope.

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Impact 2025-26: Empowering youth and the adults around them

07.21.26

Young people tell us adults aren’t taking sexual abuse seriously enough — learn how your support has helped KCSARC empower youth to lead change and engage the adults surrounding them to be more supportive.

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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.

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.

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