Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

This Women's History Month, we would like to invite you to tell someone how they've inspired you. Women's history, including past, present, and future history begins with those around us. Share your gratitude with those who have made a difference in your life below! #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM2025 #History

MOCADSV wants to share a large accomplishment with our followers. This year is our 45th anniversary as the Missouri Coalition. What began in 1980 as a domestic violence coalition supporting fewer than 20 service providers is now a dual coalition supporting more than 90 members. Learn more about our history by visiting https://lnkd.in/gyMzWWBJ #Anniversary #45thAnniversary #Celebration

Our March episode of MOmentum is out now! Host Nora Mosby discusses Women's History Month, the Missouri movement to end domestic and sexual violence, and more with her guests Becky Vermeire and Jennifer Hill. Vermeire and Hill reflect on earlier days of providing services, their involvement with statewide efforts, and the important role humor has played in sustaining their work. Listen to the full episode today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube! #WomensHistoryMonth #Podcast #Momentum

Action Alert: Tell your representatives to vote NO on HB657 Find your Representative: https://lnkd.in/dyWfen3 The Missouri House of Representatives is likely to bring House Bill 567 to a vote tomorrow, threatening survivors' access to paid sick leave. HB 567 is a bill that would repeal the paid sick leave provision in Proposition A. Last November, Missourians voted in favor of Proposition A to raise the minimum wage and guarantee paid sick leave days for Missourians. Proposition A was passed by Missouri voters by nearly 58 percent and passed in 106 state house districts (52 of which were represented by Democrats, and 54 represented by Republicans). Survivors deserve the right to access paid sick leave days to seek medical care related to the trauma they and/or their children have experienced. #MOLeg #PaidSickLeave

According to the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, up to 94% of injuries female survivors of intimate partner violence experience are to the head or neck. Being a survivor of domestic violence often also means being a survivor of a traumatic brain injury. When survivors experience multiple traumatic brain injuries, they increase their risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative disorder that seems to be connected to repetitive head injuries. While education and research on domestic violence-related brain injuries continue to grow, this research must continue. Many traumatic brain injury studies fail to include women in their research. Increasing the number of women in these studies could help prevent further injury or death to survivors. Learn more about domestic violence and brain injuries by visiting https://lnkd.in/eTHnbZH #TBI #BrainInjuryAwareness

Happy International Women's Day! MOCADSV honors and thanks the women who have been changemakers in the movement to end domestic and sexual violence. We also recognize that there are thousands of stories related to women's history that are not as well known. Who is someone you believe made an impact on history in a way others may not know about? Comment below! #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay

Find a variety of resources on our website from publications, data resources, and a directory of Missouri domestic and sexual violence service providers. Access these resources, and more, by visiting www.mocadsv.org/ #Resources #EndDV #EndSV

This month is Social Workers' Month! MOCADSV thanks the social workers who provide Missouri survivors and their families with a variety of services. #SocialWorkerMonth #SocialWork

As Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Black History Month come to a close, we recognize how each person's identity and background inform their life experiences. Black youth, especially Black young women, are more likely to experience dating violence than their white peers. Black communities are also less likely to have access to the necessary resources to prevent violence and assist survivors of violence. By increasing education on relationship violence and resources, we can increase the number of safe communities. > Find resources related to teen dating violence at loveisrespect.org. > Find resources specific to the Black Community at ujimacommunity.org. > Find local resources by visiting mocadsv.org/ #TDVAM #TDVAM25 #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM25

Connecting with domestic and sexual agencies across Missouri is easy when you use the search feature on our website! Our website allows users to select their location and refine their search based on programs offered or agency types. Find publications, data, and our service provider catalog by visiting our website today at www.mocadsv.org/ #Website #Resources #DVResources #SAResources