New Statewide Hospital Training Strengthens Survivor Care Across Kentucky
Every survivor deserves access to compassionate, trauma-informed care, regardless of where they live or which hospital they visit. This month marks an important step forward for sexual assault response in Kentucky as KASAP launches a new statewide training package to...
Prevention Work Starts With Strong Relationships
Organized by KASAP Prevention Coordinator Sarah Jump, this year’s Kentucky Prevention Summit brought together prevention educators from across Kentucky to connect, share ideas, and strengthen their shared commitment to creating safer communities for young people across the Commonwealth. A key...
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...
KASAP announces Dr. Joni Tamalonis as our new Chief Executive Officer
Frankfort, Kentucky — The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joni Tamalonis as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Tamalonis is an experienced nonprofit leader with a strong background in program...
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Unanimous Bills Strengthening Protections for Survivors
New laws expand access to medical care and establish a statewide SANE coordinator, strengthen stalking protections, and criminalize grooming of minors Frankfort, Ky., April 15, 2026 — Kentucky has enacted three new laws aimed at strengthening protections for survivors of...
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...
KASAP Hosts Legislative Press Conference on Building a Safer Kentucky
KASAP Hosts Legislative Press Conference on Building a Safer Kentucky Community Leaders Shine a Spotlight on National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Frankfort, KY., (March 24, 2026) – The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP), the statewide coalition against sexual violence, was joined today by state leaders, legislators and...