Domestic Violence
Help and Information
If you are in danger, call 911, call your local hotline, or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Key Resources in Kentucky
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Kentucky Domestic Violence Association
[ www.kdva.org ]
Comprehensive treatment of domestic violence issues including myths, barriers to leaving, safety planning, local resources for Kentucky counties, and helpful links. -
Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs
[ www.kasap.org ]
A statewide coalition of 13 rape crisis centers united against sexual victimization. Focus is on public awareness, education, policy. Resources for survivors and the public. Good information on mandatory reporting laws.
National Resources
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
[ www.ndvh.org ]
In addition to staffing the national hotline, this organization offers tools to determine if you're in an abusive relationship or if you're an abuser; tips on how to help a family member or a friend who may be a victim of domestic violence; information on domestic violence in the workplace; safety planning; and resources on teens and dating violence. -
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
[ www.ncadv.org ]
Focus is on coalition building and support of community-based alternatives. Includes extensive and diverse links and information on the "Remember My Name" project. -
Family Violence Prevention Fund
[ www.endabuse.org ]
Includes National Workplace Resource Center on Domestic Violence and Battered Immigrant Women's Rights Project, among other tool kits for community action. Focus is on public policy, advocacy and education. -
National Network to End Domestic Violence
[ www.nnedv.org ]
Features Technology Safety Project focusing on internet and computer safety for those whose abusers may be monitoring computer activity and contacts. Also includes legislative and legal action centers. -
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
[ www.nrcdv.org ]
Provides technical assistance, training and information. Offers publications for community organizing and Domestic Violence Awareness Month event packets.
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