Safe Family Coalition newsletters are now available for download! Find out what is happening with the coalition and in the community. This newsletter is published quarterly, beginning in 2009.
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KC Metro Domestic Violence Hotline
(816) H O T - L I N E
468-5463
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1(800) 392-3738
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Lethality Assessment Protocol implemented!
The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), created by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, is being implemented by the Kansas City Police Department, Grandview Police Department, Raytown Police Department, Rose Brooks Center, Hope House, and Synergy Services, beginning on June 1st, 2009. This pilot program is designed for first responders to determine if domestic violence case are at high risk for lethality, and will help direct victims of intimate partner violence to assistance from providers. First responders screen victims to determine if they are in high danger for being killed, tell them of their risk, and connect them with service providers.
For additional information, please read our
Press Release