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    AUGUST 23 2018
    Ambiguity in Current Missouri Law Increases Lethality for Victims
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    Matthew Huffman »
    A domestic violence homicide incident in Kansas City highlights that Missouri lawmakers should continue to work on bipartisan efforts to close loopholes that currently allow abusers to possess firearms when an Order of Protection is in effect. For more than 20 years, MCADSV has supported replicating... Read More
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    Legislation | Domestic Violence | MCADSV Legislative Update | Missouri Law | Criminal Justice
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    AUGUST 15 2018
    Volunteering Promotes Civic Engagement & Supports the Mission of Ending Rape and Abuse
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    Matthew Huffman »
    In 2017 volunteers at Missouri domestic and sexual violence programs logged 173,628 hours of service, equating to $3,125,304 based on the federal rate of $18/hour. MCADSV welcomed advocates from around Missouri this week to a training addressing the challenges and successes of volunteer recruitment,... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | MCADSV Member Programs
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