Someone You Know Needs MOCSA

In 1969, a metropolitan-wide coalition of criminal justice, health, mental health, and other professionals came together with committed advocates to address the needs of those who had been sexually assaulted. In 1972, they created an organization dedicated to educating the broad bi-state Kansas City area, launched an emergency hotline, and took action 24/7.

That group evolved and incorporated in 1975 to become the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA), serving as the Kansas City rape crisis center. In 1983, MOCSA expanded services to include child sexual abuse victims and their families. Over the years MOCSA has continually expanded to better meet the needs of victims and our community. MOCSA now offers therapy, support and advocacy for victims of rape and sexual assault, for sexually abused children and families, for adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and for others touched by sexual violence. Through the years MOCSA has enhanced and increased outreach, prevention and education programs focused on children, youth, professionals and community groups.

Today, MOCSA is a comprehensive service model that is unique and is recognized for innovative programs and quality services.

But sadly, one thing has remained unchanged through the years — the need for all that MOCSA does.

One in 6 women will be the victim of completed or attempted rape.  And we know that less than 20% of all rapes are reported.

At the same time, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused during childhood.

So the statistics tell us, someone you know needs MOCSA.

That is why we’re here today.



 

"Every Child Has a Story," a film by Cara Meyers.