Domestic Violence and the Law: A Practical Guide for Survivors
Published by the Young Lawyers Section of the Missouri Bar, this is a very useful site that provides extensive and helpful information. Information includes: How the law protects against domestic violence, how a victim can get help, how to pursue civil remedies, and other tips and pointers.
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
331 Madison, Jefferson City, MO 65101 (573) 634-4161
Mission Statement: Since 1980, the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has been working to ensure there is someone to talk to, someplace to go, someone to help battered women and their children. MCADSV is a statewide membership coalition of organizations and individuals working to end violence against women and children through direct services, and social and systemic change.
The Adobe formatted informational document contains information on how Missourians can obtain protective court orders, who to call for safe shelters and support services, where shelters are located in Missouri, and phone lists of victim advocates by county.
The mission of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives. The website has information on public policy and valuable resources in the field of domestic violence.
