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Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors that perpetrators use to control their intimate partners. These assaults occur in different forms, including physical, sexual, psychological and economic. If you feel you are a victim of domestic violence there are resources that can help.
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
  • The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence provides a regional service provider search to help you find services where you live

Before you make the decision to leave or to file for an Order of Protection, you should create your own personalized safety plan. The following safety plan chart is a tool to help you identify and evaluate your options and create a personalized plan to reduce your risk of being harmed again by the person hurting you. Use what applies or change it to reflect what you need in your situation. There is no right or wrong way to develop a safety plan, and it does not have to be written down. The safety plan below may help you anticipate the dangers you may face, and is an adaptable tool to help you increase your safety in your ever-changing situation. Download a personalized safety plan to complete.

Chapter 455 of the Missouri Revised Statutes allows victims of domestic violence or stalking to file for orders of protection. Court clerks CAN assist you in filling out orders of protection.

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