Advocate For Change

Domestic Violence...

Believe It. Help Change It.

You can help end domestic violence in Kansas.

Advocate For Change

You don’t have to be a hero
to make a meaningful difference.

Take That First Step.
Creating communities where people can live without fear of being abused by people they trust is a big challenge. However, the only way to make a meaningful difference is to take that first step.

We All Have a Role to Play.
We all have a role to play in creating communities where everyone has safe, healthy and respectful relationships.

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I Care Because...

“I care because this is my community. These are my neighbors, my friends, my family. When one is not safe, all are not safe.”
Advocate Laura Patzner, Family Crisis Center, Great Bend

"We are not individually going to stop domestic violence, but together, what a power we can become."
Sergeant Tim Tompkins, Pittsburg Police Department
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How to Advocate for Change

Talk the Talk. Walk the Walk.
Talk to youth about healthy relationships and model the behavior you want them to adopt. Visit the Teach Others page and find out more.
Volunteer.
Become involved in violence prevention and intervention efforts in your community. Contact your local domestic violence program to find out more.
Request Training in the Workplace.
Encourage your employer to offer training on sexual and domestic violence in the workplace.
Outreach Within Your Place of Worship.
Approach your faith leader about starting a sexual and domestic violence prevention program within your faith community.
Educate Youth.
Educate youth to be informed consumers of mass media, so they can recognize negative messages about relationships.
Speak Up.
Let businesses know if they offend you with sexist promotions or advertising campaigns.
Outreach Within Your Community.
Encourage community officials to adopt sexual and domestic violence prevention programs in your community.