KASAP Launches First Cohort of Foundations of Advocacy Course on May 12
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) will launch the first cohort of its Foundations of Advocacy Course on May 12, 2026, marking the debut of a newly developed 40-hour training designed to strengthen survivor-centered, trauma-informed response to sexual...
Across Kentucky, Communities Come Together for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
KASAP’s member programs coordinated statewide outreach, education, and engagement efforts during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Across Kentucky, KASAP’s member programs engaged communities throughout Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a wide range of awareness, prevention, and fundraising...
Major Legislative Wins for Survivors Headed to Governor’s Desk
Major Legislative Wins for Survivors Headed to Governor’s Desk We’re excited to share some major progress for survivors and community safety in Kentucky. Three of KASAP’s priority bills have passed unanimously in both the House and Senate and are now...
SANE Access in Kentucky: Key Findings from the HCR 20 Report
The final HCR 20 report is out. During the last legislative session, lawmakers passed HCR 20 to take a hard look at access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) across Kentucky – where services exist, where they don’t, and what...
KASAP Announces New Executive Leadership Roles Effective January 1
We’re excited to share some wonderful leadership news at KASAP! Effective January 1, we’re proud to announce two promotions that reflect both the incredible talent on our team and our commitment to strengthening KASAP’s work across the state. Jenna Cassady...
KASAP Centers Find New Homes in Somerset and Hopkins County
The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) is proud to share two important updates from our regional rape crisis centers: new office locations for two of our member programs, ensuring survivors continue to have access to the services and...
Jacqueline M. Sugarman, MD Receives NSVRC Visionary Voice Award
KASAP proudly celebrates Dr. Jacqueline Sugarman, Medical Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky, as a 2025 recipient of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s (NSVRC) Visionary Voice...
2025 BRAVE Award Winners
This April, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, KASAP proudly launched the BRAVE Award: a new statewide recognition for individuals going above and beyond in their commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence. BRAVE stands for: These...
“Believe Me” Documentary Nationally Recognized
KASAP’s powerful documentary, Believe Me: Help and Hope for Sexual Assault Survivors, continues to receive national acclaim for its unflinching honesty, compelling storytelling, and survivor-centered approach to healing and justice. Produced in partnership with the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault...
SAAPM Award Winners Announced
Frankfort, KY, April 30, 2024 – The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) is proud to announce the recipients of the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) 2024 awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations across the Commonwealth...