Violence-Free KC

A violence-free Kansas City where all communities are safe and healthy for all people, and where young people are valued and cared for as a significant priority

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

Violence can affect all of our communities. The physical reality of being a gun-violence victim can change a survivors life... forever.

Rethink. Reimagine. RYSE above the statistics Kansas City. #BeViolenceFree

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[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

VFKC Happenings---August 2019 Newsletter - https://t.co/p3mGuGfTzK

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

VFKC Happenings---July 2019 Newsletter - https://t.co/KhxCbmCJoc See what's been going on with the group of orgs and individuals committed to collaboratively preventing violence.

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

Free Health Fair this weekend!

[Tico Sports @KCTicoSports]

¡Únase a @KikiCurls este Sábado Julio 13 en @ArrowheadEvents de 10 a 2pm para la 13ª Feria Anual de Salud y Seguridad Pública! Transporte gratuito gracias a @RideKCTransit, rifa de bicicletas, inmunizaciones, exámenes físicos deportivos y más!
Visita: https://t.co/N9OulvOhFl

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

Members of VFKC represent a variety of local orgs (i.e., Courts, KCPD, @AdHocGAC). Together, we are more powerful when we jointly implement strategies (versus going at it alone).

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

Did you know that true collaboration across agencies has the power to reduce violence? Are you going at it alone, or are you coordinating services with other orgs (public and private)?

[Erica @Erica_1LoveKC]

@KCMOHealthDept @Aim4Peace_KC @ViolenceFree_KC

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

Want to help shape KC's budget decisions? Then lend your voice & join us for the 2019 Public Budget Hearings! Folks will have the opportunity to hear from @MayorSlyJames & other elected leaders as they work w/ residents to discuss strategies for this year's budget priorities.

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

The City Council’s Housing Committee voted to extend protections for victims of domestic violence! A big s/o to our partners @KCAVP, @SaveInc, & @MOCSAkc for helping our clients find safe & affordable housing. #MOHealthKC

Read more here: https://t.co/SmYkIZi0zV

[Ashley Easter @ashleymeaster]

3 Things Abusers Hate:

1. Survivors speaking truth to power
2. Being held accountable
3. Survivors prioritizing their own healing

3 Things Survivors Deserve:

1. To tell their story (however they feel comfortable)
2. Justice
3. Support on their healing journey

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

With these extreme cold conditions, dressing appropriately in layers & having an emergency plan in case you're stranded outside could be a matter of life & death.

Read our "Outdoor Safety in Extreme Cold" tips for more info: https://t.co/fprxfDmlmN
#MOHealthKC #PolarVortex

[Violence-Free KC @ViolenceFree_KC]

@KCMOHealthDept

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

REPLY with your best #MondayFeels gif & we'll give away FREE individual sexual health screenings to all of the winners!

(HINT: everyone is a winner) #MOHealthKC #SexualHealth #MondayMotivation https://t.co/bGrwr89Bzz

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

Congrats to our Health Equity Action League (HEAL) team for receiving the KCHD "Wave Maker" award! Committed to health & racial equity, this committee facilitates trainings, attends community equity trainings, & hosts lunch-&-learns for HD staff. Thanks 4 all u do!

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

"If not us, who? If not now, when?" –John F. Kennedy

Today @KCHealthCo discussed strategies for elevating CHIP priorities in 2019, such as violence prevention, education, economic opportunity, & other issues. Check out our dashboard to learn more: https://t.co/zRYFN3NXoc

[Toriano Porter @torianoporter]

Missouri has some of the most lenient gun laws in the nation. Anyone 19 and older can legally carry a concealed weapon without a permit, training or even a background check. Bodies continue to drop as a result.
https://t.co/YDeRCD1UyV

[Erica @Erica_1LoveKC]

@KCMO @KCMOHealthDept @MoGov @STLCityGov #cost #Violence @Aim4Peace_KC @KCHealthCo

Study reveals crime costing Missouri billions https://t.co/jXEFjRegNn

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

Do u have tree/limb damage caused by the recent snowstorm? The City’s 3 leaf & brush drop off sites—11660 N. Main St., 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway, & 10301 Raytown Rd.—will remain open thru Saturday, Feb. 2.

RT to let others know! Learn more here: https://t.co/ujvD5HRTo2

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

Don't let the sunshine ☀️ & nice weather fool u! We're still in the middle of #FluSeason & below are this week's flu numbers. Be sure to:
-Get a #FluShot 💉
-Cover your mouth & nose when u cough 😷
-Wash ur hands often 👐
-Clean doorknobs & other surfaces regularly 🚪⌨️🖱️

[KCMO Health Dept @KCMOHealthDept]

Remember, KCHD will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25th and will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, Dec. 26th. Have a happy holiday! 🙌🎄🎁

[Erica @Erica_1LoveKC]

@ViolenceFree_KC @KCMOHealthDept Much ❤ to our former Co-chairs. Passing the baton #Leaders #Healing #trauma #ViolenceIsAHealthIssue #collaboration