Missouri

The Crime Victim Services Unit (CVSU) provides guidance to not-for-profit agencies and local and state governments on practices and policies that impact crime victims, and provides funding, training, and consultation to help communities develop programs to serve crime victims. 

Article 1, Section 32 of the Missouri State Constitution guarantees that crime victims have the right to:

• Be present at all criminal justice proceedings at which the defendant has such right
• Be informed and heard at guilty pleas, bail hearings, sentencing's, probation revocation hearings and parole hearings
• Be informed of trials and preliminary hearings
• Restitution
• The speedy disposition and appellate review of cases
• Reasonable protection from the defendant or any person acting on behalf of the defendant
• Information concerning the release, escape, recapture or death of the accused while in custody or confinement
• Information about how the criminal justice system works, the rights and availability of services and information about the crime

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Phone: (573) 751-5399

This comprehensive program has been established to assist any victim of crime during a very difficult time in their life. The intent of Victim Advocate services is to assist victims with issues such as:

• Crisis Intervention
• Identifying needs and accessing available resources through information and referral
• Helping the victim understand their own role as being vital to solving crime
• Educating and helping the victim participate in the criminal justice process
• Assist with the development of short and long-term safety plans for risk reduction and prevention of re-victimization

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Phone: 816.325.7300

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is more than just mothers. We're fathers, sisters, brothers, families, and friends. We're truly a grassroots organization, made up of people like you who care about making an impact in Missouri to keep your loved ones safe.

MADD works tirelessly to support victims at no charge, advocate for stronger laws and create a future of No More Victims®.

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Trained MOCSA staff and volunteers answer the 24-hour anonymous hotline. The line is open to anyone who has questions or issues related to sexual violence. Crisis line advocates are trained to provide emotional support, crisis intervention, information, referrals, and problem-solving to victims of sexual violence as well as their friends and family members. MOCSA’s crisis line and advocacy services are completely confidential and independent from law enforcement or any other partners. 

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Phone: (913) 642-0233

Our mission is to enhance the lives of Missouri children by receiving, investigating, and acting on complaints regarding the child welfare systems, and also making case-specific and system-wide recommendations.

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