Monthly News & Updates

March 10, 2023

We can't wait to see you on May 5!

Featuring Keynote Speaker, Jodi Kantor, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author

In 2017, Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey broke the story of Harvey Weinstein’s decades of sexual abuse allegations. Their work helped ignite the #MeToo movement, shift attitudes, and spur new laws, policies and standards of accountability around the globe.

Kantor’s impact echoes through some of the most prominent issues relating to power, and its abuse, over the past decade. Join us on May 5 to hear how her work has revealed hidden truths about power, gender and culture – truths that started a movement.

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Congratulations, Dr. Weaver!

Dr. Weaver has made a lasting impact to improve the response for survivors of sexual violence though his leadership at St. Luke’s and continues to make a difference as a Board member of MOCSA. Now, in his new endeavor, The Mission Vision Project, he is working to increase the number of underrepresented minority students educated in health sciences and retained in the Kansas City Metro healthcare workforce.

The Junior League of Kansas City is honoring Dr. Weaver for his efforts at its C3KC conference on March 23. The Junior League is presenting him with the Branton/Hall community collaborator award. Dr. Weaver has chosen MOCSA to receive the donation from the honor.

Congratulations, Dr. Weaver! We are grateful for the impact you make on our community!

MOCSA’s vision of a community free from sexual violence needs to include recognition of the diverse communities in our Greater Kansas City region, and the histories of marginalization, underservice, and injustice that exist. For the next three years, MOCSA’s campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month will focus on populations that are disproportionately impacted by sexual violence. Our goal is to expand outreach in our community and raise awareness about services available to survivors.

In 2023, LGBTQIA+ is the community focus for SAAM.

Save the date for these SAAM events during April:

April 4 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Day Of Action & Pride Community Outreach Happy Hour at Casual Animal Brewing Co.
April 4 & 5 - Teal Skyline
April 25 - Meals On Heels Drag Show Fundraiser

Local Motive is Casual Animal’s “give-back tap” in Kansas City. Every two months, the Local Motive beer changes in style and local beneficiary. During March and April 2023, $2 of every pint sold of the Local Motive beer, Strawberry Wheat, goes directly to MOCSA!

MOCSA is hiring!

Open Positions

Advocacy & Outreach Specialist
Therapist

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February 2023 Legislative Update - Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

February was a big month for MOCADSV, and our members, with several of our priority bills moving through the legislative process, and three successful Capitol Advocacy Days. The Missouri General Assembly will adjourn for spring break from March 10-17, 2023. Capitol Advocacy Days This month, more than 60 advocates from member agencies came to Jefferson [...]

Women have had a huge impact on Kansas City from healthcare and non-profits to politics and the arts.

For International Women’s Day (March 8th) & Women's History Month (March 2023), we're acknowledging and honoring a handful of the incredible women of Kansas City!

Click here to see them all.

Every month, our Staff Appreciation Committee highlights a MOCSA employee!

For March, our Staff Spotlight is Maddie Dumbell, a Prevention Specialist.

Click here to see the full Staff Spotlight.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31st) is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of transgender and gender nonconforming people while raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done.

Click here for some easy actions you can take every day to help!