Domestic violence is unfortunately very prevalent in nearly every U.S. community. Domestic violence can encompass a large number of criminal acts including battery, assault, criminal threats, rape, sexual battery, etc.
Domestic violence is a crime that occurs in every community in the world. Men, women, children, and animals have all become victims of this offense and many have not made it out of their households in time. It is not discriminatory- victims come from all racial/ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic backgrounds, all career fields and from both homosexual and heterosexual backgrounds. While the term “domestic violence” is commonly used to describe the physical aspect of an abusive relationship, the term can also incorporate other occurrences such as emotional abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, etc.
Living in fear is something that no one should ever have to live through. There are a number of resources available both locally and statewide that can assist victims and their families. All citizens should be aware of the prevalence of domestic violence in their neighborhoods and communities and be willing to contact law enforcement if they believe that someone needs assistance.
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Domestic Violence Resource List
Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault - Shelter, Outreach and Victim Assistance:
Harbor House
316-263-6000
StepStone
316-265-1611
Wichita Family Crisis Center
316-263-2313
Crisis Line
316-267-7233 or 316-267-SAFE
Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center
316-263-0185
Crisis Line
316-263-3002
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
785-232-9784
Attorney General's Victim Services
800-828-9745
Other Resources:
Child Support Services
888-757-2445
Comcare Crisis
316-660-7500
Kansas Crime Victims Compensation
120 SW 10th Ave 2nd Floor,
Topeka, KS 66612
785-296-2359
Kansas Legal Service
316-265-9681
Offender Registration Unit
316-660-3939
Protection from Abuse / Stalking Office
316-660-5290
United Way Info Line
211
Local Law Enforcement and Court Offices:
Sedgwick County Sheriff Investigations
316-660-5300
Sedgwick County Sheriff Records
316-660-3888
Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office
525 N. Main, Wichita Ks 67203
316-660-3600
DA’s Domestic Violence Coordinator
316-660-3637
City of Wichita Prosecutor’s Office
316-268-4569
City of Wichita Prosecutor’s
DV Advocate
316-268-4568
Wichita Police Department Investigations
316-268-4407
Wichita Police Department DV/Sex Crimes
316-268-4156
WPD Victim Assistance Unit
316-268-4274 or 316-268-4376
Wichita Police Department Records
316-268-4186
KDOC Office of Victim Services
316-866-404-673
Local Hospitals:
Wesley Medical Center
550 N Hillside316-962-2000
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
929 N St. Francis – 316-268-5000
Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph
3600 E Harry St – 316-268-5000
Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa
14800 St. Teresa St. – 796-7000