End Foul Play
We know the positive impacts of events like the World Cup and are thrilled to have it here in Kansas City, but there’s a more complex reality underneath. That reality is difficult to hear, but it is exactly why our work matters right now. And it’s why we have launched the End Foul Play campaign, so everyone in our community -- visitors and residents alike -- knows that sexual violence is not tolerated.
Kansas City has the opportunity to show the world what a safe, welcoming host city looks like. By working together across businesses, healthcare systems, community organizations, and residents, we can create an environment where everyone can enjoy this historic event and know support is available if needed.
Prevention is a team sport.
With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Kansas City this summer, MOCSA’s efforts have been focused on ensuring survivors can access help when they need it most and engaging the community to prevent sexual violence and harassment from happening in the first place.
Here are some of the steps MOCSA has taken to prepare:
Expanding outreach to Spanish-speaking and Hispanic audiences
In anticipation of increased international visitors. MOCSA has partnered with Tico Productions LLC to translate campaign materials into Spanish, place targeted media and advertising with outlets like Telemundo, and implement a comprehensive language access plan for the crisis line and website.
Partnering with bar and restaurant staff across the metro
Sexual Assault Free Environment (SAFE) Training equips hospitality staff to recognize potentially harmful situations and provides tools to intervene effectively to prevent sexual violence and support survivors. More than 275 individuals at 52 establishments have received SAFE Training in the last year.
Increasing staff and volunteer capacity
We've increased capacity to support 24/7 crisis line services and hospital advocacy, ensuring survivors receive the support they need when they need it. We’ve trained 33 new staff, volunteers, and interns since January; expanded daytime crisis line staffing by 17%; and planned additional coverage on days when there are FIFA matches in Kansas City and Fan Fest operating.
Launching MOCSA’s End Foul Play prevention campaign
Enhancing community visibility and access to support by distributing MOCSA resources across the Kansas City metro, hosting staff and volunteer outreach at local events, and expanding awareness. MOCSA’s End Foul Play (Juega Limpio) campaign will be visible through billboards, advertising, and media engagement so residents and visitors alike know where to turn for help.
Collaborating on a Metro-wide SART
A local Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has developed plans for increased victim response for intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. MOCSA, Advent Health, University of Kansas Health System, and Value Unconditional have partnered to identify service gaps and opportunities. MOCSA’s crisis line team completed a training for learning the red flags for human trafficking and sex exploitation in the medical setting.
