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If your child discloses, cover the BASES

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 7  Learning that your child has been sexually abused is likely one of the most difficult things you’ll ever face. KCSARC parent educators share what to do, what BASES (Believe, Affirm, Support, Empower and Safety) are, and why knowing these responses are so valuable to a child survivor.

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“What you’re going through is a season” with Heaven

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 8  In this first part of a conversation with a courageous KCSARC Speakers Bureau member, Heaven shares her story and a hopeful message for others who, like her, are parenting survivors of child sexual abuse.

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“The aftercare of trauma” part 2 with Heaven

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 9  In part 2 of our conversation with KCSARC Speakers Bureau member Heaven, she shares more about the ongoing healing process for her and her family following her daughter’s disclosure of sexual abuse.

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Measure your success incrementally with Stephanie

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 10  Stephanie is a former KCSARC client and parent of three child sexual assault survivors. She shares how knowing more about sexual abuse and trauma has empowered her and helped her family with their healing process.

CW: suicide ideation, depression, child physical and sexual abuse

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Five grooming behaviors to know

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 11  How to spot five common behaviors that appear in the grooming of a child and community before sexual abuse occurs.

CW: child sexual abuse, mental and emotional manipulation

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“You called the right place” with Cindy

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 12  Cindy experienced sexual abuse as a child and utilized KCSARC services. She’s now working at KCSARC to ensure survivors have access to support and services 24/7.

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The ‘What-if’ game builds resilience

07.22.21

Season 1, Episode 13 What if you could spend the day with your favorite celebrity—who would you choose? The “What if?” game can help parents/caregivers start conversations and build strong decision-making skills  any challenging issues your child may encounter.

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King County’s courts are ‘barely keeping up’ with a massive backlog of cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic

07.16.21

Some 400 sexual assault victims have already been waiting nearly two years to testify against the people accused of hurting them.

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Amanda Nguyen keynotes Drawing on Our Strength Sept. 29

07.16.21

“People are more than just what happened to them. It’s what you do about it.” – Amanda Nguyen

Amanda keynotes Drawing on Our Strength fundraiser Sept. 29. Learn more about this amazing champion for survivor rights!

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05.20.21

Among the backlog of cases in King County Superior Court are 408 sexual assault victims who have been waiting an average of 563 days from the time the defendant in their case was arraigned.