King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

What King County Sexual Assault Resource Center does

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 and headquartered in Renton, Washington, that delivers trauma-informed services to sexual assault survivors and their families across King County, WA. The organization's service portfolio centers on a 24/7 multilingual Resource Line and includes evidence-based therapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR), general and legal advocacy, family services, medical advocacy, and the Dando Voz program for Spanish-speaking survivors. KCSARC also operates school- and community-based prevention programs (Youth Advisory Council, BE LOUD Club, Project360) and survivor-led initiatives such as Empowered Voices. No proprietary technology platform underpins the business; the primary digital offering is the Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool, a 2023 questionnaire-based resource-matching website (SeattleSAHelp.org / SeattleAyuda.org) co-developed with partner agencies.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven, supplemented by limited therapy revenue from insurance billing and sliding-scale fees; all advocacy, crisis, and prevention services are provided free of charge to survivors and their support networks, with cost explicitly not a barrier to access. KCSARC distributes services through direct channels (24-hour phone line, in-person at the Renton office, telehealth) and through referral partnerships with Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, the University of Washington, and the Seattle Indian Health Board. The organization employs approximately 75 staff and 20 board directors, serves nearly 5,000 survivors and family members annually, and is led by CEO Kate Krug-Garvey following her October 2023 board appointment.

Name

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

Legal name

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

Website

https://kcsarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that provides free, trauma-informed therapy, advocacy, and prevention services to nearly 5,000 sexual assault survivors and their families annually throughout King County, Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crisis Intervention and Trauma Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Child and Youth Services (624110), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG), Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Sexual assault support
• Trauma counseling services
• Survivor advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Violence prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, KCSARC relies on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and government grants to fund operations and services.
2. Insurance Billing: Therapy services can be billed to insurance. Sliding scale fees are available, though cost is never a barrier to any service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KCSARC provides free, confidential trauma-informed services to sexual assault survivors and their families across King County, Washington, anchored by a 24/7 Resource Line crisis line. Its core offerings include evidence-based therapy (Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma-Focused CBT), family services, general advocacy, legal advocacy through the criminal justice process, and the bilingual Dando Voz program for Spanish-speaking survivors.

Product overview

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) is an independent nonprofit providing a comprehensive suite of direct services to sexual assault survivors and their families throughout King County, Washington. The organization operates a 24/7 Resource Line as its primary access point, supplemented by in-person and remote therapy services, family support programs, general and legal advocacy, and the Dando Voz program for Spanish-speaking survivors. KCSARC also offers prevention and education programs including Youth Advisory Council and BE LOUD Club, and runs the Empowered Voices survivor advocacy program. The organization launched the Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool, a confidential online resource matching tool available in English and Spanish at SeattleSAHelp.org and SeattleAyuda.org. Services are provided free of charge to survivors regardless of whether they choose to report to law enforcement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resource Line 24/7 confidential support line providing immediate crisis support, information, and connection to services for sexual assault survivors and those affected by sexual violence.
• Therapy Trauma-focused therapeutic services for sexual assault survivors using evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Family Services Support services for parents, caregivers, and family members of survivors, including parent education and guidance on supporting children who have experienced abuse.
• General Advocacy Advocacy services that help survivors navigate community systems, access resources, and receive support throughout their healing journey.
• Legal Advocacy Legal support services assisting survivors through the criminal justice process, including accompaniment to interviews, hearings, and trials.
• Dando Voz Spanish-language program providing culturally responsive advocacy, therapy, and resources for Spanish-speaking survivors and families.
• Prevention & Education Community education programs working in schools and communities to prevent sexual violence, with resources for educators, parents, and community groups.
• Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool Confidential online tool that walks survivors through questions about background, preferences, and needs to recommend tailored local resources, including culturally specific services. Available in English and Spanish.
• Project360 Program addressing the intersection of sexual violence and youth homelessness, providing specialized support services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves nearly 5,000 survivors and family members annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Seattle Indian Health BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2023Partner in Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool, a collaboration to increase awareness of and access to services for sexual assault victims. The tool provides confidential, tailored recommendations based on survivor needs, including culturally-specific resources.
• University of Washington - Departments of Psychiatry and PsychologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2023Partner in Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool. UW researchers contribute expertise on trauma recovery and psychological support services.
• Harborview Abuse & Trauma CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2023Partner in Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool and key healthcare provider for forensic medical examinations and trauma care.
• Harborview Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) services and forensic examinations for survivors in King County.
• Seattle Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for pediatric forensic examinations and child sexual abuse services in King County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Seattle Indian Health Board: Partner in the Seattle Sexual Assault Resource Connector Tool; provides culturally specific services for Native survivors. Compares as a culturally specialized survivor-services provider and a co-developer of KCSARC's digital front door.
• Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center: Co-located at Harborview Medical Center and an existing KCSARC partner, this clinic provides forensic medical evaluations and trauma therapy. Overlaps heavily in clinical trauma treatment and is a referral source for KCSARC.
• Crisis Text Line: National 24/7 text-based crisis intervention service. Comparable as a high-volume, technology-enabled crisis support channel that competes for the same survivor attention as KCSARC's Resource Line, but generalist rather than sexual-assault specialized.

Regional players

• Pandora's Box Productions Foundation: Provides therapy and advocacy for adult survivors of child sexual abuse in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable clinical and advocacy service mix with a narrower survivor focus (childhood sexual abuse), operating in a broader regional geography.
• Northwest Network: Provides advocacy, therapy, and support for LGBTQA+ survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking across Washington State. Comparable therapy and advocacy offerings, with broader geographic scope than KCSARC within the same state.
• The Women's Center: Provides counseling, advocacy, and education for survivors of sexual and domestic violence in a different metropolitan market. Directly comparable in service portfolio (crisis, therapy, advocacy) but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish: Operates domestic violence and sexual assault services in the same King County geography, including advocacy and shelter. Closely comparable service mix (crisis line, advocacy, therapy) and overlapping client base, making it the most direct local peer.
• Day One (formerly New York City Anti-Violence Project survivor services): New York-based sexual and domestic violence organization providing crisis support, therapy, and legal advocacy. Direct functional peer in service mix, though operating in a different metro market.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline and a national network of affiliate service providers. Directly comparable as a survivor-services nonprofit offering crisis support, referrals, and therapy, though at national scale rather than county-level.

Broad incumbents

• The National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and network for Children's Advocacy Centers serving child sexual abuse. KCSARC's pediatric work (via Seattle Children's Hospital referrals) is functionally adjacent, though NCA operates a network model rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kcsarc
• Facebookfacebook.com/KCSARC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/king-county-sexual-assault-resource-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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