Abuse and Neglect

Imagine a World Without Violence The YWCA of Northeast Kansas is hosting events all through the week of October 16 - October 21 "When we envision a world without violence, we begin to build a path to creating that world. Help us raise awareness about gender-based violence, support survivors, and envision a world without violence!" Domestic violence knows no boundaries. Every day, domestic violence walks in the doors of each and every workplace in the United States, impacting employee safety and well-being, productivity, and financial performance.

The upgraded Kansas Protection Order Portal is live statewide. The upgraded portal includes these changes: 

Many pages and resources on this website have help for survivors of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, and other crimes.  Here is list of links to pages that will help you or someone you care about deal with some of the issues faced by survivors of these crimes. Can a Protection from Abuse order help me?

Kansas VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) Service Information and Notification for Offender Custody Status in County Jails.

By Lonnie A. Powers  Executive Director, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation    From the Huffington Post

This guided interview will give you must-know info about Kansas protection orders -- Protection From Abuse (PFA) and Protection From Stalking (PFS). It explains important safety concerns, necessary qualifications, court processes, possible relief, resources and other considerations that you should think about before seeking a protection order.

You should review this information before completing the Protection from Abuse forms provided by the Kansas courts.   Also, check out PFA Tips & Tricks HERE.

This is a complete set of the Kansas Protection from Abuse forms in English, with a Spanish translation underneath. The form should be completed in English, as much as possible, as the Court personnel who must review the forms may not be able to understand information provided in Spanish.