Donelan Law, LLC

05/28/2026

“Crosslines leaders say the shelter is especially important because women experiencing homelessness can face increased risks when unsheltered overnight.”

Crosslines Community Outreach has opened the Romona Baker Emergency Women’s Shelter, a low-barrier, overnight shelter for women experiencing homelessness, providing them with a safe place to …

05/26/2026

We are hiring a Full-Time Legal Assistant!

Donelan Law represents survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and online harassment with a significant focus on personal injury cases. We are looking to add to our team a full-time legal assistant who is passionate about helping victims seek justice.

To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to our office manager: [email protected]

05/19/2026

“This is about the calculated abuse of trust, authority and power by a man who believed the rules did not apply to him,” Ledezma-Ruelas
said.

Former Brookline fire chief Larry McConnell was sentenced after being found guilty a second time of sexually abusing a teen.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/government/crime/former-brookline-fire-chief-sentenced/

05/07/2026

Ready to learn more about becoming an ally to survivors of domestic violence? Join us this Friday at our May Learning Lunch, held at the Library Center from 12pm-1pm. Come be a part of our new, free monthly prevention education series. Each month, bring your own lunch, and join us for an hour of education and conversation. Learn more and register below to let us know you're coming!

https://www.myharmonyhouse.org/event/prevention-education-learning-lunch/

05/07/2026

Children who witness domestic violence in the home carry that trauma with them forever. Get tips on how to protect them and to teach them to stay safe in our blog. https://greenecountyfamilyjusticecenter.org/stay-safe-protecting-children-in-homes-affected-by-domestic-violence/

04/29/2026

Please make sure you take note of this to stay informed on any cases you've signed up for alerts on.

‼️Missouri Department of Public Safety NEWS RELEASE:

Department of Public Safety’s move of automated crime victim notification system in-house will reduce operational costs, allowing more funding for victim services

Update of Missouri Automated Victim Notification System (MOVANS) will require some users to update their registrations by May 4 to continue receiving notifications

JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety is preparing to deploy a major update to the Missouri Automated Victim Notification System (MOVANS) on May 5, 2026. MOVANS is a tool that enables registered crime victims and concerned citizens to automatically receive information related to upcoming court events, changes to the custody status of offenders and other key events in their cases. All registrations must be updated to select SMS Text or Email by May 4, 2026, to continue receiving notifications. Phone and VINELink App notifications will no longer be available.

The changeover from the third-party provider DPS has been utilizing for MOVANS will significantly reduce operational costs. Savings from the changeover will directly benefit Missouri’s Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund, which provides assistance to individual victims and their families who meet eligibility requirements of the Department of Public Safety Crime Victims’ Compensation Program, the Child Physical Abuse and Sexual Assault Forensics programs and the Missouri Highway Patrol Crime Lab.

Going forward, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Criminal Justice Information Services will manage data and information sharing services previously provided by the third-party vendor’s platform, VINELink. The change is expected to reduce the cost of notifying victims about changes in their cases from over $110,000 a month to under $15,000 a month.

With this launch, the Missouri Department of Corrections will be able to leverage the system’s new case management component to provide advanced internal case management and tracking capabilities. The process to update an existing registration or request a new registration for an offender in the custody of DOC will not change.

The MobilePatrol Public Safety App and the Missouri Sheriff Connect App are not affiliated with the Missouri Department of Public Safety or MOVANS. Individuals seeking notifications through these resources should direct inquiries to those service providers.

Full news release here: https://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/4c12e8b9-ce85-492e-8cfd-e29ca553b660

Missouri Department of Corrections

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! What's something "green" you're doing today, or that you've always done, to help make our planet better? Our office participates in recycling and reduced plastic waste.

04/22/2026

This is a great program. Love seeing this progress.

💙 NEW: The Blue Envelope Program is now live across the Ozarks!

This simple tool helps make interactions with police officers for people with disabilities or communications challenges safer and more supportive.

We're leading the way along with area agencies including Ozark Police Department, Nixa Police Department, Hollister Police Department, Kimberling City Police Department, and Indian Point Police Department. All are supporting a program that strengthens understanding across the Ozarks.

If you or someone you know would like to pick up a Blue Envelope, we have them in both lobbies or from any uniformed officer.

Learn more about the program 👉 https://www.springfieldmo.gov/6169/Blue-Envelope-Program

04/17/2026

National Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 19-25.
For more information, training and ways to get involved, visit: https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/overview

04/16/2026

Curious about the Order of Protection process? The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence put together this amazing, easy to read flowchart. The Coalition also notes that: "A court has the right under Section 455.035 RSMo to dismiss a petition if the allegations do not meet the legal requirements to grant an Order of Protection.

If you need assistance obtaining an Order of Protection, you can discuss your options with our office at 417-242-6262.

04/07/2026

While it's still important to seek legal assistance depending on your circumstances, this website offers survivors of abuse a wealth of information in easy-to-understand language.

Plain-language explanation of each state's laws on protection orders, custody, divorce, parental kidnapping, as well as immigration and gun laws, and tips on preparing for court.