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Green Dot

April 12, 2022By Blog, Services
Small actions for a safer city What is Green Dot?   First, imagine a map of your city. Red dots are the issues. They’re incidences of things like intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, and elder abuse. Green Dots on the map represent acts of responding to the red dots.   Green Dot…
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Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

April 12, 2022By Blog
Between 14% and 25% of women are sexually assaulted by intimate partners during their relationship. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Many abusers who are physically violent are also sexually abusive.  Here are 7 statistics about the intersection of intimate partner abuse and sexual abuse from the National Coalition…
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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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Support Groups

March 14, 2022By Blog, Services
Surviving intimate partner abuse is a traumatic experience and it helps to have a safe place to talk about it.  Support groups offer a safe and caring space so you don’t have to heal alone. You may not have many friends or family you can turn to for support, or maybe…
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Takiyrah’s Story

March 9, 2022By 21 Years, Blog, Stories
"It’s not over, but I also know I’m not afraid anymore." I was established in Chicago. I had my own childcare facility, condo, and car. I was in college at the time and wasn’t into the whole dating scene. He was super persistent and very handsome. He just wore me…
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Alltech Partnership

March 3, 2022By Blog
"I am grateful Alltech was willing to listen, hear, and create solutions for our organization." An exciting partnership with Alltech recently launched to expand nature-based opportunities for survivors of intimate partner abuse. Jake Taylor was hired by Alltech for assignment at our shelter and farm during the next two years.…
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

February 21, 2022By Blog
1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the theme is “Talk About It”  Parents, talk about it with your teenagers. Having a conversation about teen dating…
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Our 17th Anniversary 💜

February 13, 2022By Blog
It's our 17th anniversary! Federal designation officially naming our organization a nonprofit entity arrived on February 14, 2005.  Services had begun a year from the old YWCA property, while earlier while matters of governance and partnerships were addressed. Darlene, our executive director, reflects on the night when the decision was…
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