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2nd Annual Safe Homes, Safe Streets:
Putting the Spotlight on Sexual Violence

Awareness Day and Reception
Thursday, February 10, 2005


Thursday marks the 2nd annual Safe Homes, Safe Streets Awareness Day and Reception: Putting the Spotlight on Sexual Violence which builds on the success of last year's event in which 300 attended.

"We want you, the Kansas legislators, to understand the reality of violence in the homes and streets of your own constituencies," said Sandy Barnett, Executive Director of KCSDV. "We want you to realize how many opportunities you have in your districts to make a difference."

KCSDV is a statewide network of domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs.

You as a legislator can expect a visit from your local domestic violence or sexual assault advocacy program Thursday afternoon. You'll receive information about the services which your local program provides.

You can also join us on the 2nd floor rotunda for the 11 a.m. press conference.

You're also invited to the 6 p.m. reception at the Grand Ballroom at the Ramada Inn. The keynote speaker is Don McPherson, former professional football player now working as a violence prevention educator who challenges men to take responsibility for inappropriate and abusive behavior.

"The fundamental push to my advocacy work is to address all forms of violence against women and to engage men in the dialogue," McPherson said. "As men we need to be a part of the dialogue confronting the culture of misogyny and sexism."

Activities



Sexual Violence in Kansas Headlines

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Sexual Violence in Kansas Headlines

Atchison
Judge finds Dodson guilty: Ex-Atchison man pleads no contest to sex charges
Atchison Daily Globe, 8/27/04

Emporia
Woman seeks $5M for rape by Lyon County jailer
Southwest Daily Times, 8/20/04

Garden City
Former USD 457 para sentenced in sex-crime case
Garden City Telegram, 8/3/04

Goodland
Abuse victim says shelter saved her.
Goodland Star News, 8/27/04

Goodland
Family shelter offers safety, help, counsel.
Goodland Star News, 8/27/04

Junction City
Junction City man sentenced to 19 years: Stallworth found guilty of attempted rape.
Daily Union, 9/16/04

Kansas City
Man guilty in rape of disabled teenager
Kansas City Star, 8/6/04

Lawrence
Suspect charged in sexual assault case.
Lawrence Journal-World, 12/28/04

Lawrence
Suspect sought in double sexual assault.
Lawrence Journal-World, 12/30/04

Leavenworth
Sex offender charged with rape of girl
Leavenworth Times, 8/10/04

Liberal
Accused sex offenders cop pleas: Tidwell, Bagg accept plea bargains.
Southwest Daily Times, 12/25/04

McPherson
43-year-old man arrested in solicitation of two girls
McPherson Sentinel, 8/10/04

Oberlin
Former janitor Shimek sentenced for criminal sodomy of 10-year-boy
Hays Daily News, 9/14/04

Parsons
Man guilty in rape case.
Parsons Sun, 8/25/04

Pittsburg
Galena man arrested for rape and kidnapping.
Morning Sun, 12/5/04

Topeka
Topekan convicted in ex-wife's rape.
Topeka Capital-Journal, 6/30/04

Topeka
Three arrested in woman's rape.
Topeka Capital-Journal, 8/21/04

Wichita
Rape, kidnap gets absconder 51 years.
Wichita Eagle, 8/19/04

Wichita
Arrested babysitter had record as sex offender
Wichita Eagle, 8/21/04


A Snapshot: Sexual and Domestic Violence in Kansas

Information gathered from Kansas newspapers. News articles available upon request.

12/22/04 Gardner, KS: Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life for ex-girlfriend's murder

12/11/04 Gardner, KS: Husband charged with aggravated battery for shooting wife several times in the hand and legs

10/21/04 Clyde, KS: Husband arrested and charged with kidnapping wife

10/8/04 Basehor, KS: "Basehor man charged with rape," in the Bonner Springs Chieftain

9/21/04 Lawrence, KS: Ex-boyfriend charged with assault for choking, hitting and cutting ex-girlfriend with knife

9/16/04 Goodland, KS: Husband sentenced to 19 years for wife's 2003 murder

9/16/04 Pittsburg, KS: Man arrested for kidnapping, aggravated assault, and domestic battery for holding his female roommate at gunpoint in her home

9/15/04 Topeka, KS: Woman found murdered at home; ex-husband kidnapped daughter, later kills self

9/15/04 Athol, KS: Husband sentenced to one felony for assaulting wife with a handgun

9/15/04 Peabody, KS: "Peabody police respond to domestic violence calls," in the Peabody Gazette-Bulletin

9/14/04 Dodge City, KS: "Dodge City man pleads no contest to criminal threat, domestic battery," in the Dodge City Daily Globe

9/4/04 Hutchinson, KS: "Hutchinson man arrested for alleged sex crimes," in the Hutchinson News

8/27/04 Hill City, KS: Acquaintance convicted of woman's 2003 murder

8/13/04 Wichita, KS: "Woman slain on her front lawn," in the Wichita Eagle

8/10/04 Lawrence, KS: "Topekan reports rape at Lawrence residence," in the Lawrence Journal-World

8/10/04 Pittsburg, KS: Ex-husband arrested for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of criminal damage to property for shooting at his ex-wife's car six times while she was sitting in it

7/24/04 Burlington, KS: Ex-husband stabbed ex-wife




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