With the rising temperatures of summer quickly approaching, many of us are eager to get outside and get active this season. To take advantage of the summer sun and enjoy the fresh air, there are many fun recreational activities happening in our communities that we are able to get involved in; however, we…
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Thanks to Victoria Pickering (Director of Advocacy) & Tyler Lumpkin (Coordinator of Education) from MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault), we took our commitment to helping victims and survivors of sexual abuse to a new level. To improve the work we do with survivors on a regular basis, we needed to make sure our…
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The presence of bicycles on city streets is a common sight around the world. Trailing only cars and perhaps motorcycles in sheer number, bicycles are an extremely popular method of transportation and recreation. Often cyclists do not have a dedicated biking lane or enough shoulder in which to share the road with motorists. If the…
DetailsWith guidance from MOCSA, here are some ways to best interact with survivors of sexual abuse. What is Trauma-Informed communication? Trauma-Informed communication is an approach to, and understanding of, successful engagement with survivors of trauma as they navigate these difficult times. It also involves understanding the impact of trauma on physical, emotional, and mental health…
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A Poplar Bluff, Missouri pediatrician has been accused of having sexual contact with a child. Joseph Fernando faces first-degree statutory sodomy charges. If others have similar incidents to report, they are encouraged to contact Detectives Hank Trout, Cory Mills or Thomas Forkum at the Dexter Police Department, 573-624-5512. Sexual Abuse of Children Episodes of sexual…
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As many of you are hearing in the news, an Assistant Principal at Nixa Junior High School in Nixa, Missouri was recently charged with the sexual exploitation of a child for the purposes of producing child pornography.
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Monsees & Mayer, P.C. is a personal injury law firm with 6 attorneys, 4 paralegals and 2 administrative staff. We specialize in helping victims injured by the negligence of another, especially in the realm of sexual abuse, hunting accidents and wrongful death. We believe every employee is an extremely valuable part of our team. Only…
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Monsees & Mayer is excited and proud to announce our two newest partners: Bobby Thrasher and Reed Martens. This is a change we welcome and look forward to a bright future for our firm. “In 40 years of practice, I have had the pleasure of working with and against many fine attorneys, young and old.…
DetailsMonsees & Mayer P.C. is looking for a Receptionist/Intake Specialist to add to our team. We are a personal injury law firm with 6 attorneys, 4 paralegals and 2 administrative staff. At Monsees & Mayer, we believe every employee is an extremely valuable part of our team. We believe, in order for our firm to…
DetailsTree stands give hunters a great advantage. They reduce the hunter’s scent, remove them from a deer’s line of sight, and increase their camouflage. They provide a higher vantage point for a better shooting angle for the hunter, but this elevated height can quickly lead to disaster when using a defective tree stand. CPSC Issues…
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