Tuesday, March 29, 2011

2011 VICTIM'S RIGHTS DAY

Join us at the Office of the Attorney General's 2011 Victim's Rights Day event, held on April 13th at The Kentucky History Center in Frankfort.  More info at the facebook event page here ---> http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=196728457012725


In addition, this special day has been planned in conjunction with the 2011 Victim's Rights Conference on April 12 and 13, free with registration for advocates and those who provide services to victims.  You can view the conference booklet with workshop info and descriptions here --->  http://ag.ky.gov/criminal/victims/

We are very excited about these opportunities to celebrate the strength of survivors as we continue to do our prevention work here at KDVA~!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

A Quick Overview: What is Prevention Anyway?

Check out this short YouTube clip from the Washington State Coalition --> they explain prevention extremely well... IN ONLY 4 MINUTES!  They are describing the prevention of sexual violence.... which we want too..... but think of intimate partner violence--> or better yet ALL VIOLENCE... while you watch.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Welcome to the Kentucky Domestic Violence Association’s Prevention Blog!

This is a new space for us to connect with you on the latest news in violence prevention, and where we can update you on what we are up to around prevention in Kentucky.  We welcome your thoughts and ideas on this blogspace, as well, so please feel free to leave your comments.


From time to time this blog will also be an information source for events, trainings, and conferences on violence prevention in Kentucky, and we welcome your updates and ideas, too. 

We look forward to continuing our violence prevention work in Kentucky, and to connecting with you!