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Do you need a Protection from Abuse Order?

If you need to leave this page for any reason, please click on the "Quick Exit" red button here. This guided interview will give you must-know info about Kansas protection orders -- Protection From Abuse (PFA) and Protection From Stalking (PFS).

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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 about deal with some of the issues faced by survivors of these crimes. Can a Protection from Abuse order help me?

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Creating a Safety Plan

This article is adapted from StrongHearts Native Helpline

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What To Do When a Collector Calls

This client-focused handout contains information and tips about how to handle a call from a collector or someone collecting a debt on another's behalf. Here are two helpful videos on dealing with debt collection, and how to talk with a debt collector.

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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: https://ag.ks.gov/victim-services Know your rights as a victim of crime

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Kansas Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE)

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

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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 information. This guide is aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with how to use Facebook in a way that ensures that they stay connected with friends and family, but control their safety and privacy to help prevent misuse by abusers, stalkers, and perpetrators to stalk and harass.

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From KCSDV: Where Can I Get a Protection Order?

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Credit Report Dispute Letter

Your credit score is a tool businesses use to measure your creditworthiness - how likely it is that you will repay a loan. Equifax, Experian and Transunion each compile a report of your credit history to determine your credit score. Occassionally, there will be errors in your credit history that will adversely effect your credit score and your ability to borrow money.

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Stop Contact Letter

The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act is a federal law that requires collection agencies to stop contacting you if you send them a letter stating that you wish to stop contact. Complete the interview in the link below to create this letter. Stop Contact Letter Interview Creditors still have the option of pursuing legal action against you. This will not make your debt go away.

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