Sexual assaults jump 20% in King County. That's not bad news
The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center is receiving dozens of more calls now than they did this time last year. Executive Director Mary Ellen Stone explains to KUOW's Kim Malcolm why that's a good thing. Listen to their conversation by clicking the play button on the upper right side of this page.
Resources for victims and survivors of abuse:
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
888-998-6423
Hotline for therapy, legal advocates and family services
UW Medicine Center for Sexual Assault & Traumatic Stress
206-744-1600
Hotline, resources including counseling and medical care
Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
List of providers across the state that offer free services.
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN)
800-656-4673
Hotline and/or online chat with trained staff
YWCA’s Sexual Violence Legal Line
844-999-7857
Legal assistance and representation
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Kim Malcolm
Afternoon News Host
Kim is the local news host of KUOW's All Things Considered, airing from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. Kim covers breaking and developing daily news, both local and regional, as part of NPR's afternoon drive time programming.
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Casey Martin
Reporter
Casey Martin is a general assignment reporter who has covered everything from political protests to electric scooters. He is almost always out in the field where the news happens. Casey has reported on extremism, houselessness, politics and Seattle’s nightlife.
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