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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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Kansas Protection Order Portal Upgrades

The upgraded Kansas Protection Order Portal is live statewide. The upgraded portal includes these changes: Petitions are delivered to eFlex courts via eFiling rather than email. Instruction sheets for processing cases via eFlex for CCMS and FullCourt courts are on the judicial branch intranet.

Abuse and Neglect

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.

Debt and Debt Collection

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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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.

Debt and Debt Collection

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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Americans With Disabilities Act

Grievance procedure when you believe your rights have been violated https://kscourts.gov/ADA-Compliance

Disability

Disability Rights Center

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC), formerly Kansas Advocacy & Protective Services (KAPS), is a public interest legal advocacy agency empowered by federal law to advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC is the Official Protection and Advocacy System for Kansas and is a part of the national network of federally mandated and funded protection and advocacy systems.

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Fair Housing Assistance

Accessibility and assistance in HUD housing. https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp

Disability