By Meredith Swim Green Dot Lexington Coordinator Envision a map of our community. On that map, there are green dots. A green dot represents a moment of safety. On a map, a green dot marks a specific moment in time when a bystander makes the conscious decision to take action…
[sgmb id=”1″] Por Nathalie Dietrich La ley en Estados Unidos ofrece beneficios migratorios para los que son sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Sobrevivientes pueden ser residentes permanentes, personas con visas temporales e indocumentados. Es importante dar a conocer los beneficios migratorios ya que muchos abusadores usan el…
[sgmb id=”1″] By Sherry Huff Culp, Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass Have you ever considered what it must be like to be a survivor of domestic violence, aging, disabled, and living in a nursing home? In Kentucky there are over 34,000 residents living in licensed long-term care (LTC) facilities. …
[sgmb id=”1″] By Michael Stamper Very recently I was given the opportunity via an open letter to possibly raise awareness concerning the immeasurably important issue of domestic violence. I am writing this article on behalf of the partners and spouses of advocates who work at GreenHouse17. As the husband of a domestic…
By Carol Taylor-Shim Chair, GreenHouse17 Board of Directors Dear Sister, I’m writing to you because I love you and know you are in pain. I know you are hurting. I know you are unsafe, confused, and feeling alone. I know the secrets you keep. You see, I know that as…
By Stephanie Theakston LFUCG Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator It takes a community to keep survivors safe. In our current response to domestic violence, we are often ready with a laundry list of actions a survivor should take to be safe. “Leave. Get a protective order. Don’t let the abuser back in…
Today we give voice to victims of domestic violence by speaking the names of 32 victims killed by intimate partners from January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 in Kentucky. Each was someone’s daughter, mother, friend, and colleague. Listen to their names being read in the above video, read the list…
One voice can change everything. Candy Lightner’s voice changed drunk driving laws. Lilly Ledbetter’s voice protected women in the workplace. Ryan White’s voice changed our understanding of HIV/AIDS. Todd Beamer’s voice coordinated passengers to thwart an airstrike on the Pentagaon. And your voice can help end domestic violence in families and our community. Begin the conversation during…
[sgmb id=”1″]The Lexington Domestic Violence Prevention Board has planned a month of amazing events during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please make plans to participate in one or many. Your participation sends a powerful message. It says we are a community intolerant of domestic violence. And reminds survivors we care about their well-being. ALL…
