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    OCTOBER 30 2018
    Domestic Violence Homicide is a Public Health Crisis
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    Missouri’s ranking as 7th in the nation in the number of women murdered by men was part of a public policy presentation by MCADSV’s CEO, Colleen Coble, to more than 100 health care providers and advocates for women’s health who attended the 16th annual Missouri Health Policy Summit... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Missouri Law | Criminal Justice
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    SEPTEMBER 5 2018
    Revisions to Crime Victims' Compensation Program Increase Options for Survivors
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    Matthew Huffman »
    The most extensive revisions and updates in decades were made to Missouri law on the Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) program in the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The changes expand who can receive compensation, update the processes by which the compensation program operates, and remove ... Read More
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    Legislation | House Bill | MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | Missouri Law | Research
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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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    JULY 25 2018
    2017 Missouri Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Statistics Released
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    Administrator »
    Good answers come from asking the right questions. The composite data contained in the  2017 MCADSV Member Programs’ Domestic and Sexual Violence Statistics annual report informs the right questions to ask about how we all might advance the movement to prevent and address rape and abuse i... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | Data | Research | MCADSV Member Programs
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    JUNE 21 2018
    MCADSV Joins Others in the Call to Support Families Seeking Asylum
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    Matthew Huffman »
    MCADSV this week joined hundreds of other anti-violence, human rights and faith-based organizations asking for Congressional and federal administrative action for families seeking asylum at our borders and to reverse the U.S Attorney General’s decision to deny asylum to victims of domestic vio... Read More
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    Legislation | MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Justice Department
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    MARCH 30 2018
    Embrace Your Voice During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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    Matthew Huffman »
    April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in the United States. The goal of SAAM is to raise awareness about sexual violence and teach individuals how to prevent it in their communities. This year’s theme is Embrace Your Voice. Social Media Awareness The National Sexual V... Read More
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    MCADSV | Sexual Assault | Sexual Violence | Sexual Harassment | Prevention
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    MARCH 15 2018
    Comprehensive & Inclusive Services for People with Disabilities
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    Matthew Huffman »
    March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about developmental disabilities and teach the importance of inclusion in every aspect of life. A person is not their disability. A person with a developmental disability is different than a development... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | Research | Justice Department | MCADSV Member Programs
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    FEBRUARY 1 2018
    January 2018 Legislative Update
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    Matthew Huffman »
    The 2018 legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly convened on January 3. MCADSV will, as always, continue its mission-focused public policy advocacy in a non-partisan manner. January was National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention month, and Sex Trafficking Awareness month in Misso... Read More
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    Legislation | MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | MCADSV Legislative Update | Human Trafficking
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    DECEMBER 21 2017
    In this Season of Peace: Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2018
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    Administrator »
    The MCADSV office will be closed December 25 & 26, 2017 and January 1, 2018.   In this season of peace, the staff of MCADSV sends our gratitude to all the advocates in our membership. Your advocacy continues to make a difference in the lives of tens of thousands of survivors throughout... Read More
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    MCADSV | Seasonal greeting
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    DECEMBER 8 2017
    Understanding the Complex Connections Between Domestic & Sexual Violence and Homelessness
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    Matthew Huffman »
    Half of all homeless women and children become homeless while trying to escape abusive situations. The inverse is also true, homeless individuals experience high levels of abuse before, during and after episodes of homelessness and often are victimized by multiple perpetrators in their lifetimes. T... Read More
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    MCADSV | Housing | Homelessness | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | Children
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    This project was supported by Grant No. 2017-MU-AX-0009 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.