Britainy Beshear: Support KY’s domestic violence survivors during Shop & Share Feb. 7
On Saturday, Feb. 7, Kentuckians have the opportunity to participate in Shop & Share – a one-day drive to provide…
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Letter to the Editor: Boone County Attorney Turner on Marsy’s Law fifth anniversary, stopping domestic violence
The Boone County Attorney’s Office, along with numerous community partners including law enforcement agencies, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, and entities…
Kentuckians encouraged to ‘Shop & Share’ this Saturday to support victims of domestic violence
First Lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman encouraged Kentuckians to Shop & Share this Saturday to help support…
Domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky; here are some holiday safety tips
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault…
Domestic violence is a reality for thousands of adults, children across Kentucky; how to get help
By Courtney Downs Kentucky Youth Advocates In June, the second annual Statewide Domestic Violence Data Report was published, detailing a devastating…
Governor awards more than $2.2m to fight domestic violence; leads nation with statewide data project
Gov. Andy Beshear awarded $2,233,948 to 32 organizations across the Commonwealth that work to combat domestic violence as well as…
Beshears join survivors, advocates in proclaiming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear were joined by survivors and advocates at the state Capitol earlier this…
New report shows how domestic violence is handled by courts, law enforcement at local, regional levels
Kentucky Health News “Kentucky has long had a problem with domestic violence,” the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. “A 2012 survey found that 45%…
Safe at Home Act passes unanimously in Kentucky Senate; KET board change advances
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation aimed at improving the protection for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and other…
Covington SWAT Team arrest suspect following an armed standoff; it started with domestic violence
The Covington Police SWAT Team executed arrest and search warrants on Idlewood Drive following a standoff with an armed, barricaded…
Inconsistent laws, tracking systems make it difficult to count intimate partner violence deaths in region
By Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley ReSource Teresa Wilson’s first apartment of her own was a big deal. “She felt like…
Proposed Kentucky House bill would allow domestic violence survivors to claim unemployment benefits
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentucky lawmakers and state advocates want to expand the state’s unemployment system to include…
Daniel Cameron: During pandemic, Kentuckians must be ‘Watchmen at the Wall’ for the vulnerable
In a matter of weeks, the novel coronavirus has changed the way that we live our lives in the Commonwealth…
Breaking down big picture of Education: Homeless families — what educators see; how to support
Education is vital to the success of our region, our residents and our workforce. The following is the fourth in…
Shop & Share: First Lady, Kroger kick off annual drive to benefit state’s survivors of domestic violence
First Lady Britainy Beshear, Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) staff and Kroger announced the kick-off of…
Bill Straub: About those votes against Violence Against Women Act; NRA saw it as gun control
The He-Man Woman Haters Club, created by Alfalfa, Spanky and other members of the Little Rascals back in the 1930s,…
‘Shop and Share’ fundraiser helps KY Coalition Against Domestic Violence stop shelters’ pantries
Public News Service Domestic-violence shelters throughout the Commonwealth have their hands full this month – but for a good reason….
National census shows large demand, lack of resources for KY domestic violence programs
On September 13, 2017, Kentucky domestic violence programs served 962 adults and children. However, a significant number of requests for…
AG Beshear: We Must Not Be Silent About Domestic Violence, KY rate higher than national average
The rate of domestic related violence in Kentucky is higher than the national average. According to a Centers for Disease…
Two new laws in effect today increase protections for survivors of domestic violence; training planned
Two new laws that increase protections for survivors of domestic violence go into effect today. The legislation replaces the state’s…
Bob Parsons: Financial abuse is as crippling as physical, emotional abuse — break the cycle
Financial abuse is pervasive, crippling, and often hidden. Though less apparent than physical or emotional abuse, financial perpetrators prevent their…
Mike Denham: Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides chance for closer examination of issue
Each September, domestic violence-prevention programs across the country take part in a one-day census to illustrate what they and the…
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