Representative Rebecca Raymer to Be Honored with Champion for Justice Award
BOWLING GREEN, KY – May 28, 2025 – The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) will present Representative Rebecca Raymer (District 15) with its Champion for Justice Award in a public ceremony at Med Center Health in Bowling Green. ...
New Law, New Training: What Hospitals Need to Know About HB 219
A major change is coming to Kentucky’s emergency departments, and it’s one that could make a real difference for survivors of sexual assault. Recent amendments to KRS 216B.400 now require all hospital emergency department staff to complete specialized training on...
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...
SAAPM 2025: A Month of Awareness, Action, and Advocacy Across Kentucky
Throughout April 2025, KASAP and its network of 13 regional sexual assault programs will lead a powerful series of statewide events and initiatives as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The month offers countless opportunities for communities...
Join Us at the Access Healing Summit – May 9, 2025
KASAP invites you to the Access Healing Summit, a free, one-day event bringing together advocates, service providers, and community members to explore the intersections of sexual violence, trauma, and substance use. This event is designed to promote healing-centered, inclusive, and...
35 Years of KASAP: A Legacy of Advocacy, Action, and Impact
This year marks 35 years since the founding of the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) – a milestone worth celebrating as we reflect on decades of advocacy, community building, and survivor-centered progress across the Commonwealth. While KASAP was...
Our Commitment to Survivors and Communities
Times of change can bring uncertainty, but one thing remains the same—KASAP’s dedication to supporting survivors and preventing sexual violence across Kentucky. As the coalition of Kentucky’s 13 regional sexual assault centers, we remain steadfast in our mission to ensure...