Citizens Against Domestic Violence (CADV) Lake of the Ozarks : Rape Crisis Center

LOVE DOES NOT HURT

Domestic or sexual violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together or who are dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels.

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GET HELP NOW

Getting out of an abusive relationship isn’t easy. Maybe you’re hoping that things will change or you’re afraid of what your partner will do if he discovers you’re trying to leave. You probably feel trapped and helpless. You deserve to live free of fear. Start by reaching out.

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Volunteers and donors are the backbone of CADV. Our supporters are extraordinary people who give much of their time and energy so that CADV can operate smoothly. Domestic violence is prevalent in our community and you can make a difference.

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It's happening across the country.
IT'S HAPPENING AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS.

The national statistics are staggering.

1 in 4 women have suffered severe violence from an intimate partner.
1 in 7 men have suffered severe violence from an intimate partner.
Every day, 3 women are killed by an intimate partner.
55% of female homicides were related to domestic violence.
Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
1 in 3 women are survivors of sexual violence.
2 out of 3 sexual assaults go unreported to the police.
60% of survivors know the person who assaulted them.

CADV/VOC provides a variety of FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services to local victims of domestic and sexual violence. We have assisted thousands of victims and their children through our shelter and outreach services over the years, thanks to your generosity.

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OUR MISSION

Citizens Against Domestic Violence strives to cultivate a culture of resiliency in which individuals experiencing abuse are empowered to thrive. Through advocacy services and community engagement we will pursue an end to violence in the lake area.

WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that adults or adolescents use against their current or former intimate partners or other family members within the home. Domestic violence occurs in families and in intimate relationships where the perpetrator and the victim are currently or previously have been dating, living together, married or divorced. LEARN MORE

WHAT YOU CAN DO IF YOU ARE BEING ABUSED

Talk with someone you trust about the abuse. Call Citizens Against Domestic Violence/Victim Outreach Center Hotline at 1-888-809-SAFE (7233). Call the police if you are in danger. Remember, you know your situation better than anyone else. Don’t let someone talk you into doing something that isn’t right for you. LEARN MORE

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RESEARCH STUDY

There's an intimate partner homicide prevention study in Missouri and 5 other states (Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, and Texas) led by Dr. Jackie Campbell from Johns Hopkins University and Dr. Jill Messing from Arizona State University. The study is called PAIR – Preventing and Assessing Intimate Partner Homicide Risk. Its goal is to update currently used risk assessment tools used by law enforcement (e.g., the Danger Assessment and Lethality Assessment Program), and to develop a Missouri specific tool that can help identify situations with high risk of escalating into lethal violence.

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