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    DECEMBER 2 2019
    Support MCADSV's Mission this #GivingTuesday: Uniting Missourians to End Rape and Abuse
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    Matthew Huffman »
    This Giving Tuesday, December 3, our supporters have an opportunity to be a part of a national effort to support local charities and nonprofits by making a gift to MCADSV. Giving Tuesday is a promotion in the vein of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to take the Holiday spirit ... Read More
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    NOVEMBER 26 2019
    MCADSV Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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    Matthew Huffman »
    In this season of gratitude, we thank all those who support the mission of MCADSV to unite Missourians with a shared value that rape and abuse must end. We are especially grateful for the life-saving, life-changing services member agencies provide to survivors and their families. Our office will be... Read More
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    NOVEMBER 21 2019
    Attorney General Releases SAFE Kits Initiative Inventory Report
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    Matthew Huffman »
    Attorney General Schmitt announced at press conferences, in both Columbia and Kansas City, the results of a statewide inventory of all untested sexual assault kits as part of the SAFE Kits Initiative within the Office of the Attorney General. As a result of the inventory, which was an extensive revi... Read More
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    MCADSV | Sexual Violence | Data | Public Policy
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    OCTOBER 15 2019
    Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month/Celebrando la Herencia Latinx/Hispana
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    Matthew Huffman »
    As Latinx Heritage month comes to a close, we honor Latinx survivors and advocates who are a part of Missouri’s movement to end rape and abuse. Como el mes de herencia Latinx, honramos a los sobrevivientes y asesores Latinxs/Hispanos por ser parte de la movida de Missouri para poner fin a la ... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Sexual Assault
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    OCTOBER 9 2019
    How History and Theory Inform the Violence Against Women Movement
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    Administrator »
    The month of October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We devote the month of October to raising awareness and support for survivors, and the advocates who provide life-changing, life-saving services in their communities. We also want to raise awareness about domestic vi... Read More
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    MCADSV | Domestic Violence | Missouri Law | Prevention | MCADSV Member Programs | Public Policy
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    SEPTEMBER 9 2019
    2019 New Missouri Law Takes Effect
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    Administrator »
    Legislation passed in the 2019 general legislative session and signed by Gov. Parson took effect and became new Missouri law on August 28 (unless otherwise noted). MCADSV’s public policy team oversaw priority legislation successfully pass, and kept harmful legislation from moving forward. Hou... Read More
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    Legislation | House Bill | MCADSV | Housing | Domestic Violence | Sexual Violence | MCADSV Legislative Update | Missouri Law | Public Policy
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    AUGUST 22 2019
    “Show Me Hope” Counseling and Mental Health Services Available for Victims in Flood Areas
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    Jennifer Carter »
    The Missouri Times reported that Missouri was awarded nearly $700,000 in federal disaster relief funding. These funds are supporting free, confidential “Show Me Hope” counseling and mental health services in declared disaster area counties. In addition to face-to-face counseling, there a... Read More
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    MCADSV | Federal Budget | Domestic Violence
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    JUNE 19 2019
    MO-SART and SAFE Kit Initiative Continue Developing Statewide Response to Sexual Violence
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    Matthew Huffman »
    Convened by MCADSV, MO-SART is a statewide team representing an interconnected network of providers and stakeholders collaborating on a statewide project to develop a comprehensive system of responses and ongoing care for sexual assault survivors in every Missouri community. The SAFE Kit Initiative... Read More
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    MAY 29 2019
    End-of-session edition: May 2019 Legislative Update
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    Jennifer Carter »
    The Missouri General Assembly adjourned its 2019 legislative session on May 17 after a last week of Senate filibusters prevented final votes on several bills of interest to MCADSV. Legislators passed a total of 101 bills, including two MCADSV priority bills that passed during the final days of the s... Read More
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    MAY 28 2019
    MCADSV Offices Reopen After Jefferson City Tornado
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    Matthew Huffman »
    The MCADSV offices are open with normal staffing and hours. All previously scheduled events will still occur. The MCADSV building was unaffected by the tornado that struck Jefferson City on 5/22/19. Our offices are located just down the street, and in-between, the areas shown on news coverage of t... Read More
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