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Lethality Assessment Program

August 7, 2025By Annual Report, Blog, Stories
A new program partnership will offer support in Scott County and Frankfort. A nationally recognized Lethality Assessment Program is expanding to Kentucky, thanks to leadership by ZeroV, the state coalition of domestic violence programs, and Merryman House in Paducah. This evidenced-based strategy developed by the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence…
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24/7 Crisis Hotline

August 21, 2023By 21 Years, Blog, Services
Our 24-hour crisis hotline is answered every day of the year. Merry’s Story  Merry is a survivor of intimate partner abuse. Her mother encouraged her to call our hotline.   “I don't remember who I talked to, and it was a short conversation. They gave me a lot of advice…
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Shelter Life – Welcoming Phase

January 2, 2023By Blog, Services
Walking into shelter for the first time can be a very scary experience. Our advocates are always here to greet new families, answer crisis calls, and safety plan with survivors ready to flee. Although every survivor's journey after fleeing abuse is unique, our shelter services are designed around three phases…
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Losing a Loved One to Intimate Partner Abuse

August 25, 2022By Blog, Services
If you’re reading this and have lost someone to intimate partner abuse, we’re so sorry for your loss.   Friends and families of domestic homicide victims often self-blame and sometimes experience survivor’s guilt. Darlene Thomas, our executive director, has supported countless friends and family through grief.   “It’s normal for families to…
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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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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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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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