King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), founded in 1976, is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that ensures all people affected by sexual violence and abuse get the treatment they need and the advocacy they deserve. KCSARC is at the forefront of change, guiding public policy development and delivering research-based education to create safer environments for everyone.

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) provides sexual assault-related services for people of all ages in King County, WA, while working toward the ultimate goal of eliminating sexual violence and abuse from our communities.

KCSARC provides direct services to survivors throughout King County, and advocates for change statewide. In 2019, we provided 4,905 people throughout the county with direct services. Services include a 24-hour Resource Line at 1.888.99.VOICE for help and information, legal advocacy, evidence-based therapy, and family education. All direct services are available in English and Spanish.

We also provide prevention education in schools and communities, court monitoring, and systems education and advocacy.

KCSARC’s overall purpose is to alleviate, as much as possible, the trauma of sexual assault for victims and their families. Our mission is to give voice to victims, their families, and the community; create change in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors about violence; and instill courage for people to speak out about sexual assault. As an interdisciplinary organization, we work collaboratively across advocacy, treatment, policy development, and prevention disciplines. We bring the specialized skills and insights from each area to provide the comprehensive resources victims require for recovery and success in the transition from victim to survivor. Through best practice-based training and education, we help change beliefs, attitudes and behaviors about sexual violence—ultimately stopping violence before it occurs.