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Advocacy for all victims of domestic violence regardless of gender identity.

Individual case advocacy provides and instructs on self advocacy.

Individual/Systems Advocacy: We will work with you to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to live independently through the preservation and advancement of civil rights laws, home and community based services and local, state and national initiatives.

The Victim Services Unit informs victims of their rights and advocate for those rights to be upheld.

Information and referral to disability-related services.

Advocacy runs through all of El Centro's programs, but the primary advocate is housed at the Main Office in Kansas City, KS. It's a service provided to those who feel they have no voice. Staff also educates people on important issues.

Welcome Center helps people access services and assists with filling out applications for assistance. Transportation to appointments is sometimes provided for clients working with the center to find resources.

Provide community advocacy for those who need assistance accessing community social services like food, diapers, or shelter not including domestic violence shelters.

The victim assistance coordinator of the Attorney's Office provides advocacy to all victims of crime in Miami County.

Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

Provides advocacy to victims who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system.

The Attorney General's office works to help crime victims, protect consumers and eliminate fraud and abuse from government programs.

Provides advocacy services to victims of crime.

The office coordinates the work of long-term care ombudsmen, who act as advocates for residents of adult long-term care facilities in Kansas.

Federal Victim-Witness Program helps victims and witnesses of federal crimes by answering questions about the federal prosecutorial process and providing information about crime victim compensation claims, court hearings, case status, victim impact statements. They may also provide referrals to social service agencies, accompany victims/witnesses to court, and assist with travel and lodging arrangements for out-of-district witnesses.

Advocacy services available at local hospitals, Kansas City Missouri, Municipal Court, KCMO Police Department and Jackson County court. Advocates assist adult survivors with safety plans, navigating the court system including filing restraining orders, and accessing shelter, counseling and support groups.

Offers information on legislative process, difference between advocacy and lobbying, and how to advocate during a legislative session. Supports getting out the vote.

Advocate for or offer parent training on how to advocate on local or federal issues affecting families or individuals.

Provide advocacy

Provides advocacy services for persons with rare or orphan diseases.

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. The legislature provides an educational experience in the political process and provides an opportunity to identify priority concerns of Kansas senior citizens. The SHL develops bills and resolutions which are presented to the Kansas Legislature and the Governor as recommendations for state policy.

Promote and encourage harmonious relations among all groups with the focus on dispute resolution, human services and services for the disabled.

WILS strives to enable people with disabilities to effectively exercise their rights to obtain services and benefits. WILS provides advocacy for consumers on an ongoing basis. An Independent Living Specialist works closely with the consumers to instill skills that allow the consumer to become a self-advocate. WILS also works with local, state and federal entities to obtain equal access to opportunities in the community

WILS strives to enable people with disabilities to effectively exercise their rights to obtain services and benefits. WILS provides advocacy for consumers on an ongoing basis. An Independent Living Specialist works closely with the consumers to instill skills that allow the consumer to become a self-advocate. WILS also works with local, state and federal entities to obtain equal access to opportunities in the community

RCIL provides individual advocacy and system advocacy. RCIL helps people with disabilities develop the skills they need to represent themselves. These skills help them act on their own behalf to obtain support services from agencies in the community.