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KCSDV Summer Core Training 2026

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:14:00 GMT

KCSDV hosted the 2026 Summer Core Advocacy Training in Topeka, KS and continued the work of ensuring survivors will have an advocate ready to support them in Kansas.

Thank you to everyone who joined KCSDV's Core Training Summer Course!

Whether they were new to advocacy or building on years of experience, participants strengthened their knowledge and skills to better support survivors through trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy.

We're grateful to everyone who invested their time in learning, growing, and strengthening victim services across Kansas.

Christina Love joins KCSDV for 2026 CVRC Pre-Conference Training

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:54:22 GMT

Thank you to everyone who joined KCSDV for the 2026 Crime Victims’ Rights Pre-Conference Training and for being part of a critical, cross-agency conversation about safety, prevention, and survivor support.

Thank you to everyone who joined KCSDV for the 2026 Crime Victims’ Rights Pre-Conference Training and for being part of a critical, cross-agency conversation about safety, prevention, and survivor support.

We are especially grateful to Christina Love for leading a powerful and engaging conversation grounded in her work as an Indigenous storyteller, survivor, and national advocate. Drawing on years of experience training professionals across the country, Christina brings a unique approach that blends storytelling, cultural knowledge, and trauma-informed practice to help systems better understand and respond to survivors. Her work challenges assumptions, centers lived experience, and equips professionals with tools to respond in ways that build trust, respect autonomy, and promote long-term healing.

Through this training, participants explored how domestic violence, trafficking, homelessness, and economic instability are deeply connected, and how those intersections increase vulnerability for survivors across Kansas. The conversation pushed us to question common myths, rethink how harm shows up in our communities, and strengthen coordinated, culturally responsive approaches to support.

These conversations matter. When we come together across systems, listen to survivors, and rethink how we respond, we build stronger pathways to safety, accountability, and support for all survivors.

23rd Annual Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:09:18 GMT

KCSDV , Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Agencies, and Allies come together for 23rd Annual Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence at Kansas State Capitol

On February 19, 2026 - advocates from across Kansas gathered at the State Capitol for the 23rd Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence. The day brought together survivors, advocates, and community partners to ensure that the voices and experiences of survivors were centered in conversations with policymakers.

Hosted by the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) , Advocacy Day included participation from more than 20 domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy programs, tribal victim services programs serving Kansas Native communities, survivor leaders, and statewide partners. The Silent Witness Exhibit was displayed in the second-floor rotunda, honoring victims whose lives were lost to domestic violence and reminding visitors of the urgent stakes of this work.

KCSDV was joined by survivor-led policy organizations Jana’s Campaign and Claire’s Community, along with representatives from the Kansas Attorney General Victim Services Division.

“We are in a critical moment when conversations about sexual and domestic violence are filling headlines, but we are not talking enough about what survivors are actually facing in communities across Kansas,” said Michelle McCormick, Executive Director of KCSDV. “This is the one time each year when advocates can come together at the Capitol and make sure lawmakers understand the realities survivors are navigating and why continued investment in prevention and advocacy matters.”

Throughout the day, advocates met with legislators to discuss the growing challenges survivors face, including increased violence, longer recovery times, and significant barriers to safe and stable housing. Conversations emphasized the importance of supporting services that not only respond to crisis, but also help prevent violence before it happens.

Advocacy Day highlighted the full continuum of domestic and sexual violence advocacy, including:

Prevention programs that teach healthy relationships and help communities recognize abuse
Emergency shelter and housing support for survivors seeking safety
Sexual assault response and healing services
Child advocacy and protection orders to support family safety
Education and public awareness efforts that promote long-term change

“Advocacy means recognizing that we cannot wait until after violence occurs,” McCormick said. “Prevention work is just as essential as crisis response. Without it, we remain reactive - and the consequences for families and communities are devastating.”

Advocacy Day served as a call to action for policymakers to continue investing in programs that support survivors, strengthen prevention efforts, and build safer communities across Kansas. It also reaffirmed the collective commitment of advocates and survivors working every day to end domestic and sexual violence.

Free, confidential help is available 24/7.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, contact the SafeLine Kansas Helpline at 888-363-2287 or find a local advocacy program at kcsdv.org/find-help .

KGGP State Implementation Plan Survey

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:01:14 GMT

We need your input - complete the KGGP State

Implementation Plan Survey

Kansas victim and survivors’ voices matter - and we need to hear from you. Allied professionals and advocates who serve victims and survivors, this is your reminder we need your input. The Kansas Governor’s Grants Program is updating its plan to guide federal funding for victim services from 2026–2029, and survivor input is essential. An anonymous, confidential survey is now open to help shape these priorities.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YPLJP36

Available in English and Spanish
Open to all survivors, even if you haven’t received services
Open through February 4, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Please if you know someone who has been a victim or survivor of domestic violence and would feel comfortable sharing their experiences and helping our state agencies and professionals better serve those in need, please share the link to this survey. For other languages or a paper copy, contact or message KCSDV so we can connect you.

Together, we can ensure survivor voices help guide funding decisions across Kansas.

Thank you for Joining Us at 2025 Fall Core Advocacy Training

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:02:09 GMT

Thank you for joining us for Fall 2025 Core Advocacy Training

Why KCSDV’s Core Advocacy Course Matters

KCSDV’s Core Advocacy Course is one of our foundational, most essential educational offerings for advocates across Kansas. Core equips participants with the critical knowledge, skills, and shared framework needed to respond safely, compassionately, and effectively to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

But Core is more than just technical training, it is a moment for connection. When advocates come together, we build relationships, share experiences, and renew our commitment to our shared goal: helping survivors heal and working toward a future without violence.Thank you to everyone who attended. Your dedication strengthens our collective impact and the support network survivors rely on.

For more information about KCSDV training opportunities or how to be a part of the next Core training, visit KCSDV Training.

Training

laura@marketinganglewsi.com (Laura Munsch) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:12:50 GMT

Training Opportunities

Training is available for our members and affiliates.

KCSDV provides E-learning and in-person training opportunities.

Visit https://kcsdv.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/eventsearch to find a training opportunity for you or your group.

Spotlight on Leadership

laura@marketinganglewsi.com (Laura Munsch) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:24:11 GMT

Spotlight on Leadership

�� Spotlight on Leadership: Teresa Gallegos, Director of Outreach and Accessibility ��

As part of this year’s Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW), Teresa Gallegos Director of Outreach and Accessibility for KCSDV was offered a training session addressing the barriers faced by Hispanic survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Her session, “Beyond Translations: Bridging the Gap for Hispanic Survivors of Violence,” explores how cultural stigma, immigration-related fears, and limited trust in authorities can hinder access to services. Teresa provides practical strategies for advocates, law enforcement, and legal professionals to more effectively engage with Hispanic communities through culturally responsive approaches and tools such as the Hispanic Toolkit.

Her commitment to equitable service delivery and inclusive training helps ensure that survivors from all backgrounds can access the support they need.

Launch of Coalition Manager

laura@marketinganglewsi.com (Laura Munsch) — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:31:53 GMT

New Online Platform for Supporting Training Registrations

KCSDV has launched Coalition Manager, our new online platform for supporting training registrations.

Please visit www.kcsdv.coalitionmanager.org to view available trainings and register.

If you are an accredited member program of KCSDV, you will need to login to Coalition Manager to access trainings and resources. If you are an allied professional, you no longer need to create a Coalition Manager account to access trainings or resources that are open to your profession.

If you are attempting to register for a training or access a resource, and you receive a pop up with a red triangle and exclamation mark that says, “Login Required,” you are most likely trying to open something that is only available to member programs.

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KCSDV Summer Core Training 2026

KCSDV hosted the 2026 Summer Core Advocacy Training in Topeka, KS and continued the work of ensuring survivors will have an advocate ready to support them in Kansas.

Christina Love joins KCSDV for 2026 CVRC Pre-Conference Training

Thank you to everyone who joined KCSDV for the 2026 Crime Victims’ Rights Pre-Conference Training and for being part of a critical, cross-agency conversation about safety, prevention, and survivor support.

23rd Annual Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

KCSDV , Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Agencies, and Allies come together for 23rd Annual Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence at Kansas State Capitol ﻿

KGGP State Implementation Plan Survey

We need your input - complete the KGGP State

Implementation Plan Survey

Thank you for Joining Us at 2025 Fall Core Advocacy Training

Thank you for joining us for Fall 2025 Core Advocacy Training ﻿

Training

Training Opportunities

Spotlight on Leadership

Spotlight on Leadership

Launch of Coalition Manager

New Online Platform for Supporting Training Registrations

KCSDV , Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Agencies, and Allies come together for 23rd Annual Advocacy Day for Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence at Kansas State Capitol

Thank you for joining us for Fall 2025 Core Advocacy Training