BASIC NEEDS: Safety & Abuse: Violence & Abuse
BETHANY HOUSE SPOUSE ABUSE CENTER
Victims of domestic violence and their children (25-bed shelter). Transitional housing with 8 units and 20 beds. Permanent housing offers two units in Russell County. Other services include individual and group counseling, casework, 24 hour crisis line, medical and housing referrals. Services provided at no cost to resident and non-resident victims.
P.O. Box 864, Somerset, KY 42501
(606)679-1553 or Crisis Line (800) 755-2017
Email
Website
Serving: Lake Cumberland Region
Victims of domestic violence and their children (25-bed shelter). Transitional housing with 8 units and 20 beds. Permanent housing offers two units in Russell County. Other services include individual and group counseling, casework, 24 hour crisis line, medical and housing referrals. Services provided at no cost to resident and non-resident victims.
P.O. Box 864, Somerset, KY 42501
(606)679-1553 or Crisis Line (800) 755-2017
Website
Serving: Lake Cumberland Region
KENTUCKY CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
If you believe a child is being abused, neglected or is dependent, you should call the Child Protection Hot Line number below or the Protection and Permanency office in your county.
Child Protection Hot Line:
1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331 (Toll Free)
If you believe a child is being abused, neglected or is dependent, you should call the Child Protection Hot Line number below or the Protection and Permanency office in your county.
Child Protection Hot Line:
1-877-KYSAFE1 or 1-877-597-2331 (Toll Free)
KENTUCKY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSOCIATION
The mission of KDVA is to end intimate partner violence, promote healthy relationships and engage communities through social change, economic empowerment, educational opportunities and other prevention strategies. The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association's goal is to create awareness and help combat domestic violence in the Commonwealth.
P.O. Box 356, Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 209-5382
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.kdva.org
Serving: Kentucky
The mission of KDVA is to end intimate partner violence, promote healthy relationships and engage communities through social change, economic empowerment, educational opportunities and other prevention strategies. The Kentucky Domestic Violence Association's goal is to create awareness and help combat domestic violence in the Commonwealth.
P.O. Box 356, Frankfort, KY 40602
(502) 209-5382
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.kdva.org
Serving: Kentucky
KENTUCKY SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY
Provided as a result of recent changes in KRS Chapter 17, Kentucky's version of "Megan's Law". The Kentucky State Police is now providing sex/criminal offender registration information to the public on the internet. The intent of this site is public safety and awareness. This database is made available to alert possible victims of potential danger, not to punish or embarrass offenders. Convicted sex/criminal offenders have always lived in our communities, only in recent years have laws been passed which have required these offenders to register with authorities. Unfortunately, many convicted offenders do re-offend. There is an overriding public interest and need to ensure the safety of the public by providing registered offender information.
Website http://kspsor.state.ky.us/
Provided as a result of recent changes in KRS Chapter 17, Kentucky's version of "Megan's Law". The Kentucky State Police is now providing sex/criminal offender registration information to the public on the internet. The intent of this site is public safety and awareness. This database is made available to alert possible victims of potential danger, not to punish or embarrass offenders. Convicted sex/criminal offenders have always lived in our communities, only in recent years have laws been passed which have required these offenders to register with authorities. Unfortunately, many convicted offenders do re-offend. There is an overriding public interest and need to ensure the safety of the public by providing registered offender information.
Website http://kspsor.state.ky.us/
LAKE CUMBERLAND CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
To provide joint agency support services that will prevent further victimization of sexually abused children and minimize the emotional trauma to the child victim and their non-offending family members. Offers Forensic Interviews, Mental Health Evaluations, Comprehensive Sexual Abuse Medical Examinations, Counseling Referrals and Victim’s Advocate Referrals.
472 West Main Street, P. O. Box 4, Jamestown, Kentucky 42629
(270) 343-6922
Website http://www.kacac.org/lakecumberland.htm
To provide joint agency support services that will prevent further victimization of sexually abused children and minimize the emotional trauma to the child victim and their non-offending family members. Offers Forensic Interviews, Mental Health Evaluations, Comprehensive Sexual Abuse Medical Examinations, Counseling Referrals and Victim’s Advocate Referrals.
472 West Main Street, P. O. Box 4, Jamestown, Kentucky 42629
(270) 343-6922
Website http://www.kacac.org/lakecumberland.htm
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE / CHILDHELP
Childhelp is a non-profit organization whose mission is to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Childhelp is not affiliated with Child Protective Services, any governmental agency, political party, religious denomination, or any other entity, organization or institution. Although Childhelp promotes the right of children to be free from abuse and neglect, we do not endorse or oppose any political or legislative action, or affiliate with any outside organization. Our primary purpose is to focus our efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment and community outreach.
15757 N. 78th Street, Suite #B, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
1-800-4-A-CHILD or (800) 422-4453
Website http://www.childhelp.org/
Serving: United States
Childhelp is a non-profit organization whose mission is to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Childhelp is not affiliated with Child Protective Services, any governmental agency, political party, religious denomination, or any other entity, organization or institution. Although Childhelp promotes the right of children to be free from abuse and neglect, we do not endorse or oppose any political or legislative action, or affiliate with any outside organization. Our primary purpose is to focus our efforts on advocacy, prevention, treatment and community outreach.
15757 N. 78th Street, Suite #B, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260
1-800-4-A-CHILD or (800) 422-4453
Website http://www.childhelp.org/
Serving: United States
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
The Hotline serves as the only domestic violence hotline in the nation with access to more than 4,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Advocates receive approximately 23,500 calls each month. The Hotline is toll-free, confidential and anonymous. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 170 different languages through interpreter services, with a TTY line available for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. The staff at The Hotline is also available to provide assistance and guidance in a variety of areas including media, public relations, fundraising, public policy, legal advocacy and public education and training.
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-779-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
Website http://www.thehotline.org/
Serving: United States
The Hotline serves as the only domestic violence hotline in the nation with access to more than 4,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Advocates receive approximately 23,500 calls each month. The Hotline is toll-free, confidential and anonymous. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 170 different languages through interpreter services, with a TTY line available for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. The staff at The Hotline is also available to provide assistance and guidance in a variety of areas including media, public relations, fundraising, public policy, legal advocacy and public education and training.
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-779-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
Website http://www.thehotline.org/
Serving: United States
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN (NCMEC)
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, nonprofit organization which was created in 1984. The mission of the organization is to serve as the nation’s resource on the issues of missing and sexually exploited children. The organization provides information and resources to law enforcement, parents, children including child victims as well as other professionals.
Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street , Alexandria, Virginia 22314
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
703-224-2150 (800) 843-5678
Website http://www.missingkids.com
Serving: United States
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, nonprofit organization which was created in 1984. The mission of the organization is to serve as the nation’s resource on the issues of missing and sexually exploited children. The organization provides information and resources to law enforcement, parents, children including child victims as well as other professionals.
Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street , Alexandria, Virginia 22314
24-hour Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
703-224-2150 (800) 843-5678
Website http://www.missingkids.com
Serving: United States
PARENT'S GUIDE TO INTERNET SAFETY FROM THE FBI
While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. This guide was prepared from actual investigations involving child victims, as well as investigations where law enforcement officers posed as children.
National Website http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guide
Local FBI Field Office
FBI Louisville, 12401 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville , KY 40299-6198
(502) 263-6000
Website louisville.fbi.gov
Email [email protected]
While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. This guide was prepared from actual investigations involving child victims, as well as investigations where law enforcement officers posed as children.
National Website http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guide
Local FBI Field Office
FBI Louisville, 12401 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville , KY 40299-6198
(502) 263-6000
Website louisville.fbi.gov
Email [email protected]
SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (SBS)
A resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of abusive head trauma (AHT) and inflicted traumatic brain injury (ITBI), is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse. It results from violently shaking an infant by the shoulders, arms, or legs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS F-63, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or (888) 232-6348 Available 24 hours Every Day
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/sbs.html
A resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a form of abusive head trauma (AHT) and inflicted traumatic brain injury (ITBI), is a preventable and severe form of physical child abuse. It results from violently shaking an infant by the shoulders, arms, or legs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)
4770 Buford Hwy, NE MS F-63, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or (888) 232-6348 Available 24 hours Every Day
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/sbs.html