KY: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Kentucky determined to support its domestic violence shelters amid federal cuts
As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky's domestic violence shelters, advocates say they are applauding lawmakers …
One-day grocery donation drive helps survivors of domestic violence
As Kentuckians prepare for the Super Bowl this weekend, they can also help survivors of domestic violence. At "Shop and Share," a one-day event this …
KY domestic violence data project aims to improve services
An effort is underway in Kentucky to better collect and analyze domestic violence data, with the goal of improving the lives of survivors and their …
KY domestic violence programs struggle to meet demand
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and state data show in Kentucky, more than 45% and around 35% of men have experienced intimate …
Lack of Child-Care Options Impacts KY Domestic-Violence Survivors
Kentucky's child-care crisis could get worse when federal assistance for child-care centers runs out, and that could increase barriers for survivors …
Trust Your Gut, Know the Signs to Spot, Prevent Child Abuse
Child abuse cases in the state dropped between 2019 and 2020, but Kentucky still ranks fifth among states for incidents of child maltreatment…
New KY Law Aims to Improve Domestic-Violence Homicide Tracking
Kentucky will soon begin developing a coordinated, statewide system for reporting crimes related to intimate-partner violence. Gov. Andy Beshear's …
New KY Law Clarifies Definition of Child Abuse
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation clarifying the definition of child abuse and neglect, and allowing the state to move faster on suspected …
KY Bill Would Expand Jobless Benefits to Those Fleeing Domestic Violence
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to victims of domestic violence. House Bill 83 would …
Experts: Natural Disasters Increase Risk of Domestic Violence, Abuse
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Shelters in western Kentucky face ongoing challenges helping domestic-violence survivors as communities continue to clean up …
Statewide Survey Seeks Input from KY Domestic Violence Survivors
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence has launched a statewide survey for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to better …
KY Bill Would Allow Domestic-Violence Survivors to Claim Unemployment
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky lawmakers and state advocates want to expand the state's unemployment system to include survivors of domestic violence…