KCSDV

Lets be clear about what "Your body, my choice" means. This language is a threat to do harm to others. Its not funny, its not political, its not acceptable. Recognize violent language and recognize that we can put a stop to it in our communities.

KCSDV is happy to announce that Coalition Manager is now online! We have upgraded to Coalition Manager to provide training registration and access to supporting materials.

Please be patient with us as we navigate intermittent power and internet connectivity issues after the storms this weekend. If you need immediate assistance, contact the Kansas Crisis Hotline: 888-363-2287.

We are so excited to have Rebecca Levenson coming to Kansas to train on the CUES intervention! If you're an advocate, home visitor, health professional, social worker, etc., join us on July 10-11. Help with travel costs is available! kcsdv.org/trainings/heal…

Thank you #ksleg for making Kansas safer. If you are experiencing stalking or would like to know your rights please contact kcsdv.org or your local advocacy service

Tomorrow is May 5th, the National Day of Action / National Day of Awareness for #MMIW Join us by wearing red: shirts, scarves, earrings, dresses, shoes, lipstick, hats, etc. Tag @niwrc while using the hashtags #MMIWActionNow and #NoMoreStolenSisters. niwrc.org/mmiw

Join the @STAcarecenter Take Back the Night event to support sexual violence survivors this Thursday! lawrencekstimes.com/2023/04/24/tak… via @lawrencekstimes

Do you know what to do if someone you know experiences sexual violence? If someone shares that they were sexually assaulted: • Listen without judgment. • Express that you believe them. • Offer your support. • Offer to help connect them to resources in Kansas.

Teal is the color that represents sexual assault awareness and for the next two nights (April 4 & 5) the downtown Kansas City skyline will be lit up teal to honor survivors. Join us at @CABrewing tonight in the Crossroads and you'll see them!

Reminder: Tomorrow is the Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Day of Action! Wear teal to raise awareness and support survivors! #SAAM2023

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility! KCSDV supports and celebrates all trans and non-binary Kansans, including survivors, advocates, and allies. Everyone deserves to live as their authentic selves without the fear of violence! 🏳️‍⚧️

Child sexual assault survivors testify in support of bill that would remove statute of limitations on criminal charges kake.com/story/48603715…

KCSDV will be at the Kansas Statehouse until 3:00 today. Stop by the second floor rotunda to view the Silent Witness Exhibit, a powerful collection of the true stories of Kansans who have lost their lives to sexual and domestic violence.

April is right around the corner and on #SAAMDayofAction (April 4) we wear teal to honor survivors! Check out these MOCSA tees and place your order soon! Production and delivery can take up to 2 weeks. loom.ly/Y9dlRkg

Silent Witnesses will be featured at the Kansas Statehouse on Thursday, March 23, 2023 kcsdv.org/silent-witness…

"Jennifer Hecker, executive director of Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, said both societal views on sex crimes and their victims as well as issues within the justice system are barriers to reporting." hayspost.com/posts/4d6c50a1…

Victims are often told to make their lives smaller to maximize safety. Different victims are willing (and unwilling) to make different compromises. Respect and plan around the victim’s priorities. #NSAM2023 #KnowItNameItStopIt

KCSDV's new Executive Director joins us February 20th! Read more here: mailchi.mp/kcsdv/kcsdv-an…

A stalking course of conduct can span an afternoon or a lifetime. Stalking cases are often dynamic and change over time, requiring ongoing risk assessment and safety planning. #NSAM2023 #KnowItNameItStopIt

Stalking can take on specific tactics — and implications — when abusers identify characteristics that they can exploit as part of the abuse, including sexual orientation and gender identity. #NSAM2023 #KnowItNameItStopIt