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MOCSA Breaks Ground on New Building to Support Survivors and End Sexual Violence
In a historic moment for MOCSA, community leaders, supporters, and advocates gathered on October 29th to mark the groundbreaking of a new facility at 6500 Euclid Ave that will serve as a beacon of hope for survivors of sexual violence. The new building, slated to be...
$255,000 Raised During 20th Annual Night Out Fundraiser
October 19, 2024 was a memorable night as MOCSA raised nearly $255,000 during the 20th annual Night Out with MOCSA fundraising event. The Midland Theatre was packed with guests dressed in their best masquerade attire, ready for an exciting evening of dancing, gourmet...
MOCSA Launches New Logo After 50 Years
After months of hard work and anticipation, MOCSA is thrilled to unveil a new chapter in our journey—a fresh logo and brand that will carry us into the next 50 years. This logo, only the second in our organization's history, represents not just a design refresh but a...
Amendment 3: Survivors deserve the right to bodily autonomy
These leaders of local nonprofit victim-services organizations have a combined experience of 227 years and share a deep passion for survivor advocacy and gender-based violence prevention. They collaborated to author this piece aiming to raise awareness about...
Nearly $400,000 Raised During 30th Annual Community Luncheon
MOCSA's 30th Annual Community Luncheon inspired all who attended and the fundraiser raised nearly $400,000 to support survivors of sexual assault. Expressing gratitude with a simple "thank you" feels inadequate. The incredible generosity of every single donor fills...
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2024
Sept. 12 – Help for Kansas City abuse survivors was drastically slashed. Our leaders must act | Opinion
Aug. 7 – Community pushes for change after KC food truck operator killed in shooting
Jun. 20 – ‘Soft Room’ to help sexual assault survivors unveiled at Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department
Jun. 20 – ‘A lot of red flags’: Woman who made first allegations about pastor Bobby Hawk shares story
Apr. 4 – Community Corner: MOCSA On Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mar. 4 – Why Missouri currently doesn’t allow pregnant women to be legally divorced
Mar. 4 – Pregnant women can’t legally get divorced in Missouri. A new bill could change that
Mar. 3 – Missouri divorce rules spur legislation
Feb. 28 – Outrage over law that prevents pregnant women from divorcing in Missouri
Feb. 26 – ‘It just doesn’t make sense in 2024’: Missouri law that bars pregnant woman from getting divorced on chopping block
2023
Sept. 26 – Oak Grove chiropractor, accused of multiple sex crimes, out on $250,000 bond
Sept. 25 – Meet Michelle Rodriguez
Sept. 14 – Keep Them Coming: Boundaries and healing
Aug. 15 – Following arrest of accused serial rapist in Kansas City, new concern over safety of dating apps
Aug. 11 – Kansas City man facing 17 felony charges connected to 3 alleged incidents in May, June
Jun. 1 – New Kansas law reforming statue of limitations for child sex abuse crimes goes into effect in July
May 13 – Kansas rape survivors received no notification about offender’s earlier release date
May 5 – Extra staff, technology helps KCPD Crime Lab drop case backlog by half
May 4 – Amid Jackson Mahomes headlines, MOCSA continues supporting survivors
May 4 – MOCSA’s director of advocacy discusses impact of high-profile sexual violence cases on survivors
Apr. 19 – ‘Waste of money and time’: Will KC end liquor card rule for bar, restaurant workers?
Apr. 14 – Grain Valley, Missouri police officer charged with sex acts with a teen
Apr. 13 – Monsees & Mayer Is Trauma Trained!
Apr. 12 – Grain Valley officer faces multiple felony charges following child sexual abuse investigation
Apr. 2 – Missouri lawmakers overwhelmingly support banning pelvic exams on unconscious patients
Mar. 29 – Lawyer Sarah Duggan’s quest to empower employees against bad bosses
Mar. 29 – Some misconduct claims against KC’s Coterie Theatre leader confirmed
Feb. 27 – Kansas City experts say state, federal ‘cyberflashing’ laws lag behind
Jan. 20 – ‘It could cause real damage’: Rape victim retraumatized by glitch in Missouri system
2022
Dec. 29 – Lawyer: Coterie director killed himself amid social media ‘dogpile’ of abuse claims
Dec. 22 – A survivor of the Westport rapist tells her story — before he gets a chance at parole
Dec. 9 – Teenager certified as adult in Blue Springs invasion of privacy investigation
Nov. 18 – Roc Nation seeks DOJ probe of Kansas City Police Department
Oct. 20 – A Shadow Pandemic Increased The Need To Counter Child Sexual Assault
Oct. 12 – Clay County prosecutor seeks new leads in Excelsior Springs rape, kidnapping case
Oct. 4 – Without consent part 2: What local lawmakers are doing about pelvic exams without consent
Sept. 23 – KC experts weigh-in on how to educate, protect children from predator teachers
Jul. 27 – Metro area victim’s rights organizations warn of potential consequences with Amendment 2
Jul. 1 – Saint Luke’s condemned for ‘dangerous’ decision to stop offering emergency contraception
May 11 – Kansas City LGBTQ anti-violence organization’s sudden closure comes as a surprise
Mar. 30 – StoryShare Showcase, SAAM partnership with MOCSA & Poetic Underground
Mar. 16 – Former Rockstar Burgers owner charged with 2019 rape, assault in Jackson County
Mar. 9 – Help is available, and you have options: These KC groups support sexual assault survivors
Mar. 8 – KC sexual assault survivor calls for changes in how cases are handled
Feb. 27 – Starting a Conversation: MOCSA works to help sexual assault survivors
Jan. 14 – There’s a new push to address testing backlog in sexual assault cases
Jan. 12 – Kansas finally clears 2,000-plus backlog of rape kits
2021
Nov. 14 – Kansas City man encourages others who’ve been sexually assaulted to ‘tell their story’
Oct. 19 – Kansas City Chiefs host 10th annual Style Lounge
Sept. 27 – ‘Are you ready for a protest?’ Are Kansas students part of higher ed ‘#MeToo’ moment?
Oct. 28 – Kansas Al Día – Edición – Juntos Radio
Jul. 23 – Educator statutory rape survivor: ‘My truth is important’
Jul. 19 – Kansas City Police warning public on rise in use of ‘date rape drugs’ at bars and nightclubs
Jul. 15 – When your abuser is the law: Sexual and domestic violence persistent in Kansas law enforcement
Jun. 20 – Johnson County teen raped by classmate says school didn’t protect her. ‘It was insane’
Jun. 16 – COMBAT Awards Mid-Year Funding For 15 Youth Employment & 9 Domestic Violence Programs
Jun. 4 – Former Northland high school football coach indicted on new felony statutory rape charge
May 20 – Kansas woman convening own grand jury after prosecutor refuses to file sexual assault charges
Apr. 5 – Kansas City metro group works to combat sexual assault
Mar. 29 – For sexual assault survivors, Greitens’ return can mean fresh trauma, experts say
Feb. 1 – ‘Writing on the wall’: KC victim services fear funding cuts, plead for federal fix