Annual Report

House Bill 38

July 31, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
Mary Ann's Story Continues. Read the first part here. After their phone call, Mary Ann and Representative Tipton began drafting legislation to hold abusers accountable. Their work would become known as HB 38 during this year’s Kentucky General Assembly. She received another call from the congressman after the bill was…
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National Day of Action

June 5, 2025By Blog, Events
#GetLoudforSurvivors The National Network to End Domestic Violence is organizing a Day of Action on June 5 to elevate the importance of federal funding for sexual assault and domestic violence services. ZeroV, Kentucky’s coalition of domestic violence programs, is asking us to “Get Loud” for survivors and their children. The…
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credit Opens July 1

June 4, 2025By Blog
The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit can support survivors and offers a great tax incentive. Endow Kentucky Tax Credit season is quickly approaching! Tax credits totaling $1 million will become available on July 1. But these tax credits are often gone in the first week, so now is the time to…
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Pride Month 2025

June 2, 2025By Blog
As we honor Pride Month, we celebrate the activists who dedicated their lives to creating safe and inclusive spaces for all survivors. We appreciate and admire the work the following people have done in the LGBTQIA+ community against violence and encourage you to read more about their achievements.  Del Martin…
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NNEDV Domestic Violence Counts

May 21, 2025By Blog
In just one day, 79,088 adults and children received essential, life-changing services from local programs. Each year domestic violence programs take part in the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) Domestic Violence Counts Survey. It’s a one-day count of adults and children seeking services in the United States.  …
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Justice for Families

April 14, 2025By Blog, Stories
Improving Safety for Children and Parents A new federal grant will strengthen our community’s safe visitation and exchange services for children. The three-year award was received through a competitive application for Grants to Support Families in the Justice System, commonly known as the Justice for Families Program. Only 24 communities…
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HB 38 Signed into Law

April 11, 2025By Blog
“No one should live in fear every day.” During this year's legislative session, a survivor gave her testimony in support of HB 38, introduced by Representative James Tipton.  She received a standing ovation from the Senate floor. Read more about her story here. The legislation, passed with bipartisan support and signed…
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