Sexual assault news in Seattle

June 2, 6:39 AMSeattle Grassroots ExaminerAlexandra Kain

Previous Next

1 comment Print Email RSS Subscribe

Subscribe

Get alerts when there is a new article from the Seattle Grassroots Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use.

Email Address   Include other special offers from Examiner.com Terms of Use

This post is part of a month-long 'Silence is the Enemy' effort, to raise awareness about rape and sexual violence around the world and here in Seattle. All revenues from the month of June here at the Seattle Grassroots Examiner will be donated to Doctors Without Borders to combat sexual violence. Read more about 'Silence is the Enemy' here and be sure to visit often—the more you click, the more you help.

. . .

Here are a few links to recent news stories involving sexual abuse and rape cases right here at home. All of these news stories come from the Seattle Times and were published in THE LAST WEEK!

My intention here is not to frighten anyone but to bring to light a very real local issue. Sexual violence is rampant and needs to be addressed. Northwesterners are not new to bringing about social change--we're all gung-ho when it comes to canvas totes at the market and the Pride parade on Broadway. Its time we start paying attention to another equally important issue that has taken a back seat in local movements. Unless we start paying attention to this, start talking to our neighbors and lawmakers about it, and making it a local issue, it will continue to occur right under our noses. Over half of these articles involve sexual abuse of a child.

Men settle claims of sexual abuse

Spokane man with HIV accused of unprotected sex

McChord squadron commander sentenced for sex crime

Lacey couple accused of raping adopted daughter

Serial rapist convicted of Seattle murder

Former Bellevue teacher admits having sex with student

Last Wenatchee child sex ring lawsuit settled

Murders, rapes up in Seattle

Pimp convicted of child rape despite 'penis defense'