About KCSDV and Mission Statement
The Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is Kansas’ leading statewide voice for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. KCSDV is a statewide nonprofit organization – and coalition – with the mission of preventing and eliminating sexual and domestic violence.
As an organization, KCSDV
- trains professionals (including coalition member program staff) working in an array of disciplines across the State of Kansas
- collaborates on public policy with partners and lawmakers
- increases awareness about sexual and domestic violence.
KCSDV is also a coalition network made up of 24 community-based agencies and 5 tribal victim services programs located all across the state of Kansas. Coalition member programs provide direct client services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in their respective areas of Kansas.
KCSDV supports, coalition member programs by providing training and consultation on topics such as: best practices in serving victims and survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, as well as programmatic topics like: effective work with a board of directors, how to work with local law enforcement, the courts, social services or other partners; educating the public on the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, grant management, strategic communications; and more.
KCSDV was founded on June 22, 1982 in Topeka, Kansas.
KCSDV's Purpose
The purpose of Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) is to prevent and eliminate sexual and domestic violence through a statewide network of programs providing support and safety for all victims of sexual and domestic violence and stalking, services;
Our strategic framework demonstrates our involvement with various entities in our efforts to prevent and eliminate sexual and domestic violence.
KCSDV Services in a Year
Over 100 trainings hosted for advocates and allies
Over 3,600
people trained
Over 2,000 technical assistance
inquiries answered
Overview of KCSDV Projects and Teams:
Division of Education & Training
Division of Advocacy
Division of Housing
Division of Outreach & Accessibility
Administration
Direct Services provided in one year by KCSDV Member Organizations
