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Crisis Hotline Tear-Off Flyer

June 25, 2024By Blog, Services
Raise awareness & offer support 💜 A local hospital reached out to request a crisis hotline tear-off sheet to hang in their bathrooms. We thought it was a fantastic idea and wanted to share it so other workplaces can also offer this resource.  The Impact  By placing these tear-off sheets…
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Stalking Awareness Month

January 11, 2024By Blog
January 2024 is the 20th annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM) Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence and can be an indicator of other forms of violence.   All stalkers can be dangerous. Intimate partner stalkers, compared to acquaintance and stranger stalkers, are more likely to threaten and physically assault…
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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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Safe at Home Act

July 6, 2023By Blog, Services
The Safe at Home Act to encourage confidentiality for survivors of intimate partner abuse in Kentucky became effective June 29, 2023.  This new Kentucky law allows victims fleeing domestic abuse to shield their new addresses from public records, mask their addresses on publicly available government records, and register to vote without their…
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Enhanced Protective Order Plan

January 24, 2023By Blog, Services
A new program has made it easier for survivors to file petitions for protective orders in Fayette County. The Enhanced Protective Order Plan (EPOP) is a pilot project informed by the 2020 VAWA Statewide Needs Assessment which examines how Kentucky courts meet the needs of victims and examines barriers preventing…
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Protect Family Pets

July 26, 2022By Blog
Amendments to Kentucky laws related to domestic and personal orders of protection now include pets. Coercion, control, or revenge directed against a pet to control a spouse or dating partner is considered domestic violence. Far too often, the most difficult step for victims of intimate partner abuse is leaving parts…
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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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What is a healthy relationship?

February 2, 2021By 21 Years, Blog
You deserve a healthy and loving relationship. What is a healthy relationship? All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy being somewhere in the middle. Healthy relationships are rooted in equality and respect. You actively make decisions together, especially when it comes to sex and financial decisions. Time…
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