News

KCSARC’s year in review 2023

12.22.23

Wrapping up 2023: how did we raise our voice for survivors of sexual assault?

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.

Press Releases

KCSARC appoints Kate Krug CEO

10.24.23

The KCSARC board of directors announced the appointment of Kate Krug to chief executive officer, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the organization.

Press Mention

Reports of sexual assaults on planes on the rise

08.18.23

King 5 News

“Victims are not responsible for what happened to them,” said Mary Ellen Stone, CEO of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. “We want to make sure that people understand that it is not the victim’s fault.”

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Podcast

Episode 4 — Supporting Friends

04.03.23

The Link to Prevention podcast Season 1, Episode 4: The KCSARC prevention team discuss why people disclose experiences of sexual abuse or assault, as well as why it can be so difficult for people to disclose. Jessica and Hannah break down how they talk with high school students about supporting a friend who discloses an experience of sexual violence.

Press Releases

Community Providers launch Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool

01.24.23

Seattle Indian Health Board, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, UW and Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center partner to speed, expand response to sexual assault victims

Supporter message: KCSARC CEO to retire in 2023

10.05.22

A message from Board President Marilyn Sherron: After an incredible 43 years leading KCSARC, CEO Mary Ellen Stone will be retiring, effective in the fall of 2023.

Empowering survivors to make medical decisions best for them

06.29.22

Centering on what helps empower survivors, and restores their well-being, sense of control and long-term recovery drives our medical advocacy work — and everything else we do at KCSARC.

Weighing in on SCOTUS decision

06.24.22

Our statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion

KCSARC welcomes Gold Medal Gymnast Aly Raisman at Drawing on Our Strength 2022

06.21.22

Aly Raisman is a leader both on and off the gymnastics floor. The former team captain of gold medal-winning Women’s Gymnastics teams uses her platform to normalize the conversation around mental health and advocate for the eradication of sexual abuse. She will keynote KCSARC’s Drawing on Our Strength fundraiser Sept. 28.