The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MOCADSV) empowers individuals with the tools and resources that change lives. Since 1980, MOCADSV has been the statewide leader of individuals and organizations working to end rape and abuse in Missouri. Today MOCADSV’s mission remains focused on the work of “uniting Missourians with a common value that rape and abuse must end,and advances this through education, alliance, research and public policy. MOCADSV provides opportunities to engage in and meaningfully address domestic and sexual violence issues at a statewide level. We provide a positive connection to the issue that makes people feel like they’re part of something substantial—they don’t have to confront, manage or struggle with violence alone. We advocate to secure money for programs helping survivors,work to advance laws that protect Missourians, and ensure advocates are trained on evidence-based and data-driven practices. MOCADSV continues to be nationally and internationally recognized for our innovation in tackling the chronic questions and problems faced by domestic and sexual violence programs. MOCADSV empowers people to be a part of something constructive and significant. We change laws. We change lives. We unite to end rape and abuse.