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Myth vs. Fact
Believing survivors and breaking myths

02.29.24

When the community hears that a sexual assault victim’s report may have gaps, the immediate response is often to judge and condemn the victim.

That sends a chilling message to all survivors

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Kristy’s Story

12.12.23

Kristy shares her story of hope and healing after surviving childhood sexual abuse. She is now raising her voice to help other survivors know they are not alone as a member of KCSARC’s Empowered Voices program.

Student protests a wake-up call

12.16.21

Young people are asking for two things: better response to and support for victims of sexual assault, and effective prevention education in their schools that stop interpersonal violence before it has a chance to happen. Adults, it’s time to listen up!

Introducing KCSARC Speakers Bureau members

10.21.21

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A family’s new normal: Stephanie’s story

08.18.21

“As a parent, walking alongside your children’s sexual abuse story and recovery is tough.”

-Stephanie

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Press Mention

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.

Cindy’s BE LOUD story

03.02.21

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