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Art Meets Activism

June 22, 2022By Blog
Making art can help survivors of intimate partner abuse find their own path to healing 🎨 Thanks to the Art Meets Activism grant through the Kentucky Foundation for Women, survivors have been able to participate in many different trauma-informed artmaking projects! The goal of these artful healing activities is to…
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Depp v Heard Verdict

June 3, 2022By Blog
After weeks of testimony, the verdict in the Depp v Heard defamation trial was decided on June 1. Although the jury determined both parties liable for defamation, the decision found Heard defamed Depp in three statements. He was awarded $15 million across compensatory and punitive damages. Heard was awarded $2…
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Substance Use & Intimate Partner Abuse

May 31, 2022By Blog
Getting and staying sober takes courage, especially if you’re a survivor of intimate partner abuse.  Substance use should never be a barrier to getting help.  Women who have been abused are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs. Some survivors begin drinking more to numb the physical and emotional pain…
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Abuse Later in Life

May 25, 2022By Blog, Services
It’s Older Americans Month and when it comes to intimate partner abuse, there is no age limit.   The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) defines it as willful abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation of an older adult who is age 50+ by someone in an ongoing,…
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Healing through Music

May 17, 2022By Blog, Services
Sometimes you'll hear empowered singing and song playing echo down the halls of our emergency shelter.   Healing through music is helpful for many people who have experienced trauma. Advocate Morgan hosts weekly ukulele sessions for survivors at shelter called, “Uke Can Do It.” It provides a safe space for survivors…
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The Depp v Heard Trial

April 27, 2022By Blog
The defamation trial of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard has people talking about domestic violence. Trigger Warning: This post includes descriptions of abuse that could be re-traumatizing for victims and survivors of abuse. Evidence of violence The trial finds Depp suing Heard because of this essay she wrote in The…
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Children’s Safe Exchange & Visitation

April 6, 2022By Blog, Services
Nearly 10,000 safe visitations and exchanges have been provided since the program began in 2018. The Children’s Safe Exchange and Visitation program was launched in 2018 to support children whose parents and families have a history of intimate partner abuse, substance use, child abuse, or neglect. Nearly 10,000 safe visitations…
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council

March 30, 2022By Blog
The Lexington-Fayette Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Council (DSVPC) represents a collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. “It really requires a community effort,” explains Stephanie Theakston, program coordinator. “GreenHouse17 has been a part of the coalition since the beginning and…
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Social Work Month

March 22, 2022By Blog
The Time is Right for Social Work It’s Social Work Month! The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is celebrating in March with the theme “The Time is Right for Social Work.” This theme underscores the contributions social workers have made to this nation for more than a century and…
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