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What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviors that one person uses against another to gain power and control over that person. Domestic violence has no boundaries; it affects all economic, religious, racial, age, and educational groups. It can include emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
Domestic Violence in Kentucky
- In Fiscal Year 2005, Kentucky domestic violence programs received 27,095 crisis-related calls.
- In Fiscal Year 2005, Kentucky domestic violence programs sheltered 3,884 survivors and their dependent children and provided non-residential services to an additional 21,470 individuals.
- In Fiscal Year 2005, the Kentucky State Police reported that there were 38,170 Emergency Protective Orders issued and 26,959 Domestic Violence Order petitions filed in Kentucky.
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Domestic Violence Program Services
There are fifteen domestic violence programs in Kentucky. The programs were opened to provide a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children, but as understanding of the complex issues facing victims of domestic violence grows, domestic violence programs are becoming increasingly committed to providing strong client support services.
In addition to providing a safe, secure environment for victims/survivors and their dependent children, programs now also offer a variety of support services to shelter residents as well as non-residents.
Services include:
- Legal/Court advocacy
- Case management
- Safety planning
- Support groups
- Individual counseling
- Housing assistance
- Job search assistance
- Chilren's groups
Programs are also working with clients on resume writing, improving basic job skills, parenting, budgeting, and drug and alcohol issues.
The programs are also committed to preventing future domestic violence through public awareness and community education efforts. Domestic violence programs are working with schools, local professionals, and community groups to inccrease understanding of domestic violence issues.
You can find a list all of the Member Programs under the About Us page.
