Cass County, MO – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of the importance of support and awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, noting that intimate partner violence impacts more than 12 million people across the U.S. each year.
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the campaign highlights how individuals and communities can make a difference in supporting survivors and preventing abuse.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized its ongoing efforts through a Victim Services Unit, which includes a Victim Advocate who provides direct support and connects survivors to critical resources. “We recognize the power that each one of us has in making a difference for someone,” the department stated in a recent release.
Local resources listed include:
- CCSO Victim Advocate: 816-380-8319
- Belton PD Victim Advocate: 816-348-4430
- Hope Haven of Cass County: 816-380-4663
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Residents are encouraged to reach out if they or someone they know may be experiencing abuse.
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