domestic violence

People undergoing domestic abuse are more likely to lose their jobs. Fort Hays State University is trying to teach businesses how to change that.

The legislation changes Missouri law by requiring judges start each child custody case with the presumption that “equal or approximately equal” parenting time for each parent is in the child’s best interests. But the bill, passed in the final hour of the legislative session, could make it more difficult for victims to escape abusive relationships and protect their children.

Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse say that events revolving around alcohol consumption, like the Super Bowl or NFL Draft, can escalate violence against women.

Judge Philip Journey of Sedgwick County regularly hears domestic violence cases. He decided to propose a set of bills to the Kansas legislature that he believes would reduce these incidents and help victims.

Flourish Furniture Bank started in a church basement and has since expanded to a 30,000 square foot warehouse, bursting with upcycled furnishings and home supplies. And thanks to its partnerships with Kansas City social service agencies, the shopping spree is entirely free.

Kansas City offers myriad services and organizations for the unhoused and those on the brink of houselessness. Here are a few.

Trish Reedy tells the story of surviving an abusive relationship, and reveals the tactics used by abusers to exert control over their partners.

A Missouri Judge's ruling in the court case over child custody jurisdiction between former Gov. Eric Greitens and his ex-wife, Sheena Greitens, found that there has been no pattern of domestic violence by either parent. The judge sealed her ruling but it became public in Texas.

Kansas City Democrat Aaron Coleman and Wellsville Republican Mark Samsel, both members of the Kansas House Representatives, lost in their primary elections on Tuesday. Both had campaigns overshadowed by allegations of personal misconduct.

The U.S. Justice Department has sued Missouri over its "Second Amendment Preservation Act," which bars local law officials from enforcing federal gun policy and could fine them for doing so.

Kansas first responders are learning about trauma-informed policing, and the effect of head and neck injuries on survivors.

Sheena Greitens’ attorney says phone logs show no calls to Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell or the Associated Press to push out her allegations of child and spousal abuse by former Missouri governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens.