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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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Power of Attorney for Healthcare

Use this document (fillable form attached below) to chose the person who will carry out your health care instructions in case you are not conscious or are unable to make those decisions. You do not have to chose a family member. If you do, make sure to give that person a notarized copy. Also share the document with other family members and give a copy to your doctor. This document only gives powers to your chosen person while you are living. You may take away that power or change it at any time.

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Pre-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Request Form

This form may be signed prior to a hospitalization to make clear your wishes in certain health care situations. A copy should be provided to the hospital, at admission. You may also wish to provide one to your primary doctor. The form, attached below, is fillable.

Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

Creating a Safety Plan

This article is adapted from StrongHearts Native Helpline

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Advance Directives, Living Wills & the Durable Power of Attorney

Kansas Health Care Documents Explained: Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney The main question these documents address is “who controls your health care if you are not able to make decisions yourself?” Kansas statutes make two legal documents available to you to make sure your wishes are followed:

Power of Attorney, Advance Directives, Health Care Power of Attorney, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders

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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