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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.

Leading with joy can help prevent sexual abuse

10.19.26 | By Agustina Eiff, Director of Clinical Services / Directora de Servicios Clinicos

In seeking to protect our children, we may be depending solely on fear-based rules. But joy motivates more than fear. Here’s how to lean into that joy to increase children’s safety.

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WA Legislative News

10.19.26

Protecting young people means opposing ballot measures

As an organization whose mission centers on supporting survivors of sexual assault, we are sharing concerns about two ballot measures before Washington voters this fall.

Board leaders share their why

10.19.26

As immediate past KCSARC Board president Marilyn Sherron passes the baton to incoming president Lisa Schaures, they each reflect on what it means to serve in this critical leadership role.

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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.

From Cornell to King County

10.08.26 | By Kate Garvey

There’s no reason to wait for headlines in order to demand change. When we prioritize a supportive response, we facilitate recovery, improve the potential for accountability, and reduce the risk of further abuse. We also send an unmistakable message to the whole community, whether a school, a hiking club, or an entire city: abuse will not be tolerated here.

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Alexandra’s story

09.16.26

Empowered Voices member Alexandra found the power of speaking out, and is now raising her voice to help other survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence.

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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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