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 | The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. (KASAP) is the statewide coalition of the 13 rape crisis centers in the Commonwealth. The mission of KASAP is to speak with a unified voice against sexual victimization. In support of this mission KASAP provides technical assistance, facilitates collaboration, promotes public awareness, and develops, promotes, and monitors public policy. | Find the nearest
crisis center
near you or call
the 24 hour, free
RAINN hotline at
1-800-656-HOPE |
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Download the Spring 2009 Newsletter:
Responding to Sexual Violence: A Guide for Professionals in the Commonwealth
available from KASAP now!
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What's New...
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Don't Forget...
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OVC Announces Victim Assistance Fellowship Solicitation
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is pleased to inform you that we are now accepting applications under the "Victim Assistance Professional Development Fellowship Program." This is an opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience working on victim assistance issues at the federal level while supporting OVC in accomplishing its mission. This competitive program will award up to $135,000 each for up to six fellowships to support outreach activities in six categories: victim assistance and compensation; tribal communities; underserved crime victims; evidence-based training and technical assistance; federal and military victim assistance; and financial fraud and non-violent crime.
Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2010, through OJP’s online Grants Management System at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. Applicants are encouraged to begin the application process well in advance of the deadline.
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Listen to public services announcements about rape in Kentucky.
:15 second version
:30 second version
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SAVE THE DATE:
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SANE/SART Trainings
REGISTRATION SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER EARLY
2010 DATES:
March 29-April 2, Maysville
April 12-16, Lousiville Registration full. Wait list only.
May 3-7, Bowling Green -- Registration full. Wait list only.
May 24-28, Grayson
click here for 2010 registration information
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 18-24, 2010
The 2010 NCVRW Online Resource Guide contains everything you need to host and promote National Crime Victims' Rights Week in your community in a new, more eco-friendly package. This year's theme—Crime Victims' Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.—reflects on victims and their families, the professionals who serve them, and on the struggle for victims to be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. With the 2010 NCVRW Online Resource Guide, you can—
·Find the latest statistics on crime victimization.
·Download helpful hints on how to maximize communication and awareness and review suggestions for working with the media.
·Promote your event with NCVRW public awareness posters and other campaign materials.
· Place NCVRW Web ads on your Web site or view the 2010 theme DVD and PSA.
Join OVC in our mission to help communities and victim assistance providers promote awareness of crime victim issues. Download the complete guide now or choose a specific section.
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Additional SANE/SART Training
April 26 - 30, 2010
Crestview Hills City Building
Crestview Hills, KY
8:00am - 5:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 19th
Seating Limited, No Cost
read more...
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Center for Women and Families
The Center for Women and Families is accepting applications/resumes for the following positions: Kitchen Manager (Full-Time), and two (2) full-time Family Advocates/KY Shelter.
Candidates are encouraged to apply online: www.thecenteronline.org or www.louisvilleworks.com.
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contact KASAP to add
your agency or organization job opportunity
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NEW! PreventConnect Audio provides a way to learn about state-of-the-art
efforts for the primary prevention of violence against women. The
PreventConnect Audio Interview Series presents the
voices of people who have been innovative, successful in
implementation, and thoughtful in the development of effective violence
against women strategies. Interviews of interest include: Engaging Bystanders in Sexual Violence Prevention, by Joan Tabachnick; Developing the Boys to Men Program by Jeff Morrill; and Activities and Exercises for Children and Youth;
Bureau of Justice Statistics study exposes epidemic of abuse in juvenile facilities, underscores call for new standards
On January 7, 2010 a long-awaited report was released from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Findings indicate that youth in juvenile corrections facilities are sexually abused at alarming rates and are victimized significantly more often than adult inmates. To download the report click here.
 CLICK HERE to access this online resource for advocates working to end domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violence in the lives of women and their children. Click here for their latest newsletter in pdf format
Announcing: NEW SANE Sustainability Resource
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center is pleased to announce a new resource regarding Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program sustainability. Click below for online access, to order print copies please fill out this form
Sustainability 101: Long Range Thinking for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Managers
The first in a series of bulletins related to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program sustainability, this publication provides
information gathered from the NSVRC SANE Sustainability Technical Assistance Project. It discusses six key areas related to
sustainability: investing in people, understanding budgeting, reframing education, mentoring future leaders, creating strategic alliances and program evaluation. Future topics will cover budgeting and collaboration. For more resources on this topic visit the SANE Sustainability Project.
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