Rose Brooks

Rose Brooks is now the first unionized domestic violence shelter in the state. Organizers say they hope the union helps stabilize an industry with high levels of burnout and turnover.

Some Missouri lawmakers are trying once again to close a legal loophole and make it illegal for convicted domestic abusers to own or access firearms. Plus, fire departments in rural Kansas can’t recruit enough young people to handle triple the number of service calls.

A Jackson County program is awarding nearly $1.5 million to local agencies to support domestic violence victims and boost youth employment.

Para leer este artículo en Español, haga clic aquí.Counties throughout the metro have issued stay-at-home orders to protect residents from the spread of…

Segment 1: Tenants suffering domestic violence will be able to break their rental agreements without penalty.Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,…

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Domestic violence happens privately at home, but it tears at the fabric of entire communities. A look at the impact of domestic violence over…

Many pet owners expect to be able to bring their furry friends everywhere – to restaurants, to the grocery store, on planes – and now some want even more…

Misdemeanor assault convictions for domestic violence were enough to invoke a federal ban on firearms, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.Annie Sturby is…

Women and children escaping domestic abuse often need more than shelter. Many also have serious medical issues.To address them, Rose Brooks Center, one of…

This weekend's news about the murder-suicide involving Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs is bringing the ongoing discussion about domestic violence…

One of Kansas City’s main domestic violence agencies opened a new shelter this month. But not for women. Rose Brooks now has an onsite pet shelter, making…