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Domestic Violence and Related Information - MCADSV
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADSV) is a centralized domestic and sexual violence clearinghouse for information and resources in Missouri.   To obtain more information about MCADSV you can clink on this link to go to their website. Also, MCDASV has published a valuable booklet entitled, "New 2021 Missouri Law."  The booklet provides information on laws to help survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault to understand the nature and dynamics of domestic violence.
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Utility Rights: Shutoff and Bill Disputes
What procedures does the utility provider have to follow before shutting off my utilities?      The utility provider must give you advance notice as follows:
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Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibility If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).
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Reporting Child Abuse  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
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Substance Abuse Fact Sheets
Alcohol and Drug Abuse  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
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"Hot Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Hot Weather Rule?  The Hot Weather Rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting residential electricity service due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme heat.   When does the Hot Weather Rule go into effect? The Hot Weather Rules goes into effect every year from June 1 to September 30.   
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"The Cold Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Cold Weather Rule?  The Cold Weather Rule prohibits a utility company from disconnecting gas or electric utility service that is necessary to operate home heating equipment (such as a furnace) due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme cold.   When does the Cold Weather Rule go into effect?  The Cold Weather Rules goes into effect every year from November 1 through March 31.   
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Order of Protection
Revised 2014. An Order of Protection is a court form signed by a Judge that orders a person to stop harming, threatening, or intimidating you or your minor child. WHAT KINDS OF CONDUCT CAN AN ORDER OF PROTECTION STOP AN ABUSER FROM DOING?
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Safety Planning for Victims of Domestic Violence
The legal aid programs have published a "Safety" Plan checklist for victims of domestic violence.  This checklist provides valuable information on how to "Stop the Violence" against you. Click on the pdf document below to learn more:
Domestic Violence
Wages, Hours and Dismissal Rights in Missouri
Are you looking for information concerning labor matters, such as minimum wage, wages, job terminations or job dismissals?  If so, you may find information at:    Missouri Wage and Labor Laws  Also, the link above will take to addition information on the following Missouri Labor Standards at:
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Domestic Violence and Related Information - MCADSV
The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence (MCADSV) is a centralized domestic and sexual violence clearinghouse for information and resources in Missouri.   To obtain more information about MCADSV you can clink on this link to go to their website. Also, MCDASV has published a valuable booklet entitled, "New 2021 Missouri Law."  The booklet provides information on laws to help survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault to understand the nature and dynamics of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence
Utility Rights: Shutoff and Bill Disputes
What procedures does the utility provider have to follow before shutting off my utilities?      The utility provider must give you advance notice as follows:
Utilities
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
Reporting child abuse is everyone's responsibility If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call our toll-free hotline at 1-800-392-3738. Our team will be available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are hearing or speech impaired, call Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2466 (voice) or 1-800-735-2966 (text).
DisabilityDomestic Violence
Reporting Child Abuse
Reporting Child Abuse  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse Fact Sheets
Alcohol and Drug Abuse  If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
Domestic ViolenceHealth Care
"Hot Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Hot Weather Rule?  The Hot Weather Rule prohibits utilities from disconnecting residential electricity service due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme heat.   When does the Hot Weather Rule go into effect? The Hot Weather Rules goes into effect every year from June 1 to September 30.   
Utilities
"The Cold Weather Rule" - Utility Disconnections
What is the Cold Weather Rule?  The Cold Weather Rule prohibits a utility company from disconnecting gas or electric utility service that is necessary to operate home heating equipment (such as a furnace) due to nonpayment of a utility bill during times of extreme cold.   When does the Cold Weather Rule go into effect?  The Cold Weather Rules goes into effect every year from November 1 through March 31.   
Utilities
Order of Protection
Revised 2014. An Order of Protection is a court form signed by a Judge that orders a person to stop harming, threatening, or intimidating you or your minor child. WHAT KINDS OF CONDUCT CAN AN ORDER OF PROTECTION STOP AN ABUSER FROM DOING?
Domestic Violence
Safety Planning for Victims of Domestic Violence
The legal aid programs have published a "Safety" Plan checklist for victims of domestic violence.  This checklist provides valuable information on how to "Stop the Violence" against you. Click on the pdf document below to learn more:
Domestic Violence
Wages, Hours and Dismissal Rights in Missouri
Are you looking for information concerning labor matters, such as minimum wage, wages, job terminations or job dismissals?  If so, you may find information at:    Missouri Wage and Labor Laws  Also, the link above will take to addition information on the following Missouri Labor Standards at:
Employment
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