KCADV will be operating a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at the Parkside Apartment Complex in Lexington through the 2018 tax season. KCADV has helped to provide this service to local residents for almost 10 years as a part of its nationally recognized Economic Empowerment Program.
In The News
Shop & Share Raises $500,000+ in Supplies for Shelters
February 06, 2018
Gov. Matt Bevin and First Lady Glenna Bevin joined community partners to announce the results of the 2018 Shop & Share fundraiser for domestic violence shelters in the Commonwealth.
Expand #MeToo with #WeWillHelp
January 11, 2018
KCADV Executive Director Sherry Currens on the #MeToo Movement.
Legislators seek to change KY law that requires DV survivors to pay legal costs of abuser
January 10, 2018
A Washington County woman attempted to divorce her abuser and discovered she would be forced to pay for his lawyer, according to an obscure KY law. Five KY Senators have filed a measure to amend the law.
Three KY Lawmakers honored with "Champions of Justice" Award at KCADV/KASAP Conference
December 04, 2017
Rep. Melinda Gibbons Prunty, Sen. Ralph Alvarado and Sen. Wil Schroder received the “Champions for Justice” Award for their legislative work on behalf of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Friday at the 19th Ending Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Conference in Lexington.
Governor Matt Bevin signs HB 309
October 24, 2017
The Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence today celebrated the passage of two new laws that made Kentucky a safer place for survivors of intimate partner violence during a ceremonial bill signing at the Capitol.
Governor Matt Bevin and KCADV Launch the Purple Purse Challenge
October 03, 2017
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Governor Matt Bevin and KCADV are asking Kentuckians to donate to the Purple Purse Challenge--a time-limited fundraiser, which donates 100% of proceeds directly to victims of domestic violence for emergency expenses.
KCADV Offers Webinars to Brief Landlords on New Leasing Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
August 14, 2017
KCADV is offering 3 90-minute webinars to help landlords understand the implications of a new Kentucky law, which offers leasing protections for survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence and stalking, as well as new protections for landlords. Register for a webinar here.
New law increases protections for survivors of domestic violence
June 29, 2017
A new KY law requires landlords to allow survivors who have long-term protective orders to replace locks on rental housing and break leases. The law also includes a new mandatory education and referral requirement that replaces an outdated reporting mandate.
Survivors of domestic violence have another safe place to call home in Lexington
June 13, 2017
Two dozen apartments were recently completed for survivors of domestic violence in Lexington. Residents also have access to additional support, including: case management, access to public assistance, and educational and employment services.