Missouri has adopted the Family Violence Option which establishes procedures regarding the screening for and identification of victims of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The following questions will assist with screening:
- Are you or a member of your immediate household currently being physically or emotionally harmed by a family member, current or former intimate partner?
- Have you or a member of your immediate household currently or ever been forced to have sex or perform sexual acts when you said no or did not want to?
- Have you or a member of your immediate household ever been or are currently being followed around from place to place or being harassed by an individual or group?
Answering yes to any of the above questions will identify the applicant as a victim of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their case will be placed in a confidential load to be processed and maintained by designated staff.