Mission

We provide information, support, referrals, advocacy and other services to LGBT survivors of violence including domestic violence, sexual assault, and bias crimes, focusing these services within the Kansas City metropolitan area. KCAVP also educates the community at large through training and outreach programs.

Values

• Respect    Recognition of the individual’s dignity, a non-judgmental approach to service delivery, respecting the decisions and personal conditions of the client.

• Safety    Providing a confidential “haven” from all types of abuse.

• Confidentiality    Respecting the privacy of clients through maintaining confidential communication.

• Equality    Equal access to services.

• Diversity Be representative of the community we serve.

Vision

Our vision is to end all types of violence in the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people.