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KFW’s Art Meets Activism Grant Recipient 

January 20, 2022By Blog, Services
The Art Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women will allow us to provide trauma-informed art-making with survivors of intimate partner abuse.  This Art Meets Activism grant will provide an advocate on staff with training and certification in therapeutic artmaking. We’ll be able to offer art-based support groups for residents at…
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I’ll Stand by You

December 8, 2021By Blog, Services
"When in court I can’t act as your attorney, but I’m here for you." Survivors of intimate partner abuse often need to navigate the legal system for longer-term orders of protection and matters related to safety, custody, and property. This is where legal advocates come in. While the advocate’s role…
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Heart of Kentucky Steering Committee

November 1, 2021By Blog, Services
The Heart of Kentucky Steering Committee raises awareness & support in Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln, and Mercer counties. The Heart of Kentucky Steering Committee leads with a spirit of engagement. They formed in February 2019 to build awareness about services to support survivors in the region. “It has been wonderful to have this…
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Advocating in the Workplace

October 5, 2021By Blog, Services
44% of US adults say they have experienced the effects of intimate partner abuse at work. Intimate partner abuse affects every part of a survivor’s life, including at work. Abusers often sabotage a survivor’s work-life as a control tactic.  As an employer, what can you do to support survivors?   If an employee starts suddenly missing…
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Home Safe Home

July 28, 2021By Blog, Services
Starting over after abuse takes time.  Survivors often leave behind more than a home. Many begin again without furniture, clothing, and a vehicle. Sometimes the abuser has maintained power and control by not allowing a survivor to work or sabotaging their employment. Housing advocates help with these challenges. "I have…
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Intimate Partner Abuse in the LGBTQIA+ Community

June 23, 2021By Blog, Services
You have the right to safety and support – and you deserve a healthy relationship.  The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey finds LGBTQIA+ people experience intimate partner violence at rates similar to, or higher than, heterosexual and cisgender people.   Isolation is a common tactic of abusers to gain power and…
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24-Hour Hotline

November 12, 2020By Blog, Services
You deserve to be supported. Our 24-hour crisis hotline is answered every day of the year. You will speak to a compassionate Certified Domestic Violence Advocate who wants to support your specific needs. 800.544.2022 Together, we can develop a safety plan that meets the specific needs of you and your…
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Life at Shelter

November 2, 2020By Blog, Services
Our Emergency Shelter is surrounded by 40-acres of beautiful farmland in rural Fayette County. The 17,000 sq ft shelter facility includes a large dining room, art room, sewing room, children’s play areas, and support group meeting rooms. A large covered front porch is lined with rocking chairs, while the back porch…
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Safety Planning

October 20, 2020By Blog, Services
This is a list of general safety considerations if you or someone you know is being harmed.    Every situation is different. Trust your instincts. If something on this list seems like it could cause danger for you, don’t do it. Remember you can call our 24-hour crisis line at…
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