Abuse and Stalking
Crime Victims Compensation and Bill of Rights
Apply for crime victims compensation in Kansas through the Kansas Attorney General's office:
https://ag.ks.gov/victim-services/victim-compensation
Resources for victims of crime in Kansas:
Do you need a Protection from Abuse Order?
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,...
Does Domestic Violence Increase Over the Holidays?
"Glad You Asked: Does Domestic Violence Increase Over the Holidays?" from the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (
Domestic Violence and Courts: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a PFA and a No Contact/No Violent Contact Order?
No Contact/No Violent Contact
*issued in a criminal case
*generally a condition of bond or...
Elder Abuse
The Kansas Department for Children and Families has Adult Protection information on abuse, neglect and how to get help.
From KCSDV: Where Can I Get a Protection Order?
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence Newsletter had this helpful article. Photo is courtesy of KCSDV.
Find a map and listings of Kansas sexual and domestic violence victim...
Kansas Protection From Abuse Forms - Spanish Version*
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...
Kansas Safe at Home Program
Safe At Home is an address privacy program made possible in Kansas for the victims of domestic or sexual abuse, trafficking or stalking. Through the program, approved members would receive their...
Kansas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)
Kansas VINE (Victim Information Notification Everyday) Service
Information and Notification for Offender Custody Status in County Jails.
Kansas VINE stands for Victim Information and...
PFA Safety Planning
You should review this information before completing the Protection from Abuse forms provided by the Kansas courts.
Also, check out PFA Tips & Tricks HERE.
PFA Tips & Tricks: Part 1: Preparing for Your PFA or PFS
PFA Tips & Tricks (Guide)
This guide is meant to help people going to court for either a PFA (Protection From Abuse) or a PFS (Protection From Stalking).
It is divided into 3...
Privacy and Safety on Facebook for Survivors of Abuse
The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and Facebook have teamed up to offer tips for survivors of abuse so that you can still use Facebook but maintain safety and control over your...
Recognizing and Understanding Domestic Violence
Domestic violence or abuse can sometimes be difficult to admit or even understand. Here are some visuals that might help.
If one of the situations within either of these "Power and Control"...
Recognizing and Understanding Domestic Violence
Domestic violence or abuse can sometimes be difficult to admit or even understand. Below are some visuals that might help.
If one of the situations within the top two "Power and Control"...
Remembering Victims and Survivors as an Attorney - Marilyn Harp
By Marilyn Harp, Executive Director of Kansas Legal Services
September 2017
“I remember the ones who celebrated their orders after years of living in fear.” – Marilyn Harp
Resources for Survivors of Abuse and Stalking
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...
Silenced no more: Women speak out about violence
Local women say now is the time to speak about sexual assault
BY LAURA BAUER, KATY BERGEN AND MARÁ ROSE WILLIAMS
This article is reprinted from October, 2016, The Kansas City...
