Referrals for Victims of Sexual Violence
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Rape Crisis Centers Provide a wide array of services for victims and communities, including: crisis hotlines, medical and legal advocacy, counseling, referrals, support groups, assistance with Victim Compensation Claims, and education. To locate a center near you, contact (502)-226-2704, 1-866-375-2727, or visit www.kasap.org/kycclist.asp. Nationwide 24-hour hotline:1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Richmond Office (859)-625-0213. Domestic Violence Programs Provide a wide array of services for victims and communities, including: safety planning, legal advocacy, shelter, case management, support groups, counseling, housing assistance, job search assistance, children's groups, and education. To locate a program near you, contact (502)-209-KDVA (5382) or visit: www.kdva.org/programs.htm. Nationwide 24-hour hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Children's Advocacy Centers Provide child-focused environments to facilitate comprehensive services for child victims. Services may include: interviewing facilities, child sexual abuse medical/forensic exams, multi-disciplinary case reviews, and professional therapy services/referrals. For help in locating a program near you, contact (502)-223-5117. Public Health Departments Provide a wide variety of relevant services, which may include: testing/treatment for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy counseling and services, emergency contraception, and Well Woman Care. Contact the Cabinet for Health and Family Services at 1-800-372-2973. Community Mental Health Centers Provide services addressing mental health/mental retardation and substance abuse issues. Each agency employs professionals experienced in direct clinical and case management services including child sexual abuse specialists. SSliding scale' charges may apply. Contact the Cabinet for Health and Family Services at (502)-564-7610 or visit http://mhmr.chs.ky.gov/CMHC/. Kentucky Psychological Association Provides referrals for private clinical services and expert legal testimony. Contact (502)-894-0777 or www.kpa.org. Statewide Abuse Reporting Hotline Accepts reports regarding both child and adult abuse 24-hours-a-day. Contact 1-800-752-6200. Cybertipline A resource for reporting online exploitation of children, such as distribution of child pornography or enticement of children for sex acts. www.cybertipline.com or call 1-800-843-5678. Kentucky Domestic Violence Association (KDVA) Creates awareness and helps combat domestic violence in the Commonwealth through a broad range of training, technical assistance, and public policy initiatives. Provides program oversight to Domestic Violence Programs. Contact (502)-209-KDVA (5382) or visit www.kdva.org. Division of Child Abuse & Domestic Violence Services This Division of the Cabinet for Health & Family Services works to heighten public and governmental awareness regarding sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence; works to enhance the human services and judicial systems' response to victims' needs; and provides program oversight to Rape Crisis Centers & Children's Advocacy Centers. Contact (502)-564-9433 or fax (502)-564-9500. Victims' Advocacy Division This Division of the Office of the Attorney General provides training and technical assistance regarding prosecution and criminal justice systems. Initiatives include Crime Victims Information Line and Multi-Disciplinary Commission on Child Sexual Abuse. Contact (502)-696-5312, 1-800-372-2551, or visit http://ag.ky.gov/victims/. Victim & Witness Protection Program Funds protection services provided by law enforcement agencies for victims at substantial risk of imminent serious physical injury. Contact (502)-696-5500. Crime Victims Compensation Board Administers Sexual Assault Victims Assistance Fund and Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Contact (502)-573-2290, 1-800-469-2120, or (email) cvcb@ky.gov. VINE (Victim Identification & Notification Everyday) Automatically calls registered numbers about release or escape of particular offender(s). Call 1-800-511-1670 or visit www.corrections.ky.gov/vine/ky_corrections_vine_program_home.htm. Kentucky Offender Online Look-up System (KOOL) Provides online information about incarcerated offenders. Visit www.corrections.ky.gov/KOOL/ioffsrch.asp or contact the Department of Corrections at (502)-564-2024. UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women Advances scientific inquiry into the legal and clinical complexities presented by domestic violence, rape, stalking and related crimes against women. Contact (859)-257-2737 or visit www.rgs.uky.edu/crvaw/. |
Sexual Violence Resources Online
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Self-Help Reading Resources
Scarce, Michael and William B. Rubenstein. Male on male rape: The hidden toll of stigma and shame. Perseus Book Group, 2002. Also available at UT Libraries.
enedict, Helen (1994). Recovery: How to survive sexual assault for women, men, teenagers, and their families. Columbia University Press, New York. Out of print but available at UT Libraries.
enedict, Helen (1994). Recovery: How to survive sexual assault for women, men, teenagers, and their families. Columbia University Press, New York. Out of print but available at UT Libraries.
