Parenting After Domestic Violence: Towards Health and Healing for You and Your Child
Many parents are uncertain about bringing up the impact of domestic violence on their child. Parents may hope once their child is in a safe place they will forget about it. They may think discussing it does harm or "the less they know the better." A parent may be scared it will anger the abuser.
Renter Rights: Protection Under VAWA for Survivors of Domestic Violence
VAWA Protects
VAWA is a law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking from discrimination by certain federally funded housing providers. These protections apply even if you don't qualify for protection under Kentucky law (ie. do not have a protective order).
Renters' Rights and Domestic Violence: Protections Under Kentucky Law
Kentucky Law Protects
Kentucky Law (KRS 383.300) protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have protective orders AND entered into or renewed a lease on or after June 29, 2017.
Interpersonal Protective Order
What is an IPO and who can it help? How do you get one? These frequently asked questions address these questions and more.