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Domestic Violence in KC is Rising

Kansas City faces a surge in domestic violence-related homicides. As of April 7, 2025, 12 lives have been lost to domestic violence—matching the total number of DV-related homicides in all of 2024. It’s only April. This spike in violence has catalyzed community leaders, survivors, and service providers to speak out and shine a spotlight on

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Newhouse in the Kansas City Star

June 26, 2023 Read about the Newhouse Summer Camp, one family’s story, and the growing needs of children facing domestic abuse As the number of kids at Newhouse continues to climb, so does the opportunity to break the cycle of domestic violence. One way we can reach kids is our 10-week summer camp, where kids

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Kansas City shelters lack enough room to help everyone

By: Leslie Aguilar, // Channel 5 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Combat gave nearly $1.5 million to organizations in the metro focusing on youth programs and domestic shelters, including Newhouse KC. The group’s president and CEO told KCTV5’s Carolina Cruz the money comes at a dire time. Learn more >>

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May 2021 Legislative Update

The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) unites Missourians with a shared value that rape and abuse must end, and advances this through education, alliance, research and public policy. End-of-session report: MCADSV achieved great successes in the 2021 legislative session of the Missouri General Assembly  MCADSV’s advocacy resulted in the passage of our

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Newhouse is featured in The Independent Magazine Cover

In March 2021, Newhouse was featured on the cover of The Independent. Discover more about the cover & meet the survivors featured here >> Here are more words from the survivors: Jessica Lynn McClellan Founder & President of Giving Hope & Help Inc. If you are experiencing domestic violence, which can be physical, verbal, emotional,

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Floraloom Studio helping women grow from their trauma

By: Rae Daniel, // Channel 41 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As part of Women’s History month, 41 Action News shines a light on local women making an impact in our community. Colleen Monroe is doing just that by using her business to help other women flourish, despite their previous traumas. Learn more >>

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